Forza Horizon 5 is the highest rated game of 2021 and the best entry in the franchise to date, offering its famously fun arcade racing in a beautiful, well-crafted world.
Forza Horizon 5
92
Top Critic Average
100%
Critics Recommend
Game Rant
4.5 / 5
Eurogamer
Recommended
PC Gamer
90 / 100
IGN
10 / 10
TheGamer
4.5 / 5
GamesRadar+
5 / 5
Game Informer
9.5 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
Creators: Playground Games, Xbox Game Studios
Release Date: Nov 9, 2021 - PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
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Critic Reviews for Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it is a wonderful technical showcase for the Xbox Series X nonetheless.
Playground Games delivers yet another gorgeous and enveloping pocket holiday, smartly restructured but reassuringly unchanged.
Playground's singular series gets a lush new setting, but otherwise remains committed to tuning an already winning formula. But even a marginal improvement on the best racing series around is worth celebrating.
Forza Horizon 5 is the result of a racing studio at the peak of its craft and the best open-world racing game available.
Forza Horizon 5 is beautifully executed on Sony’s console. If you’ve already played the game elsewhere, then you’ll know what to expect, but if you’re a new player, then you’re in for a great time.
Forza Horizon 5 is a stunning and beautifully crafted entry in the series that's full of memorable races, creativity, and fantastic additions
With fine-tuned gameplay, an undeniably gorgeous world brimming with fun activities, and some fun content creation tools, Forza Horizon 5 elevates the series' already-sterling reputation
Forza Horizon 5 continues the upward trend of the franchise, providing an open-world racing experience that stands unrivaled.
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