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Marketer & gamer geek. Host of @thenintendads podcast. Capcom Creator. @PowerA Affiliate. @EA Creator Network. Founder of PrestoBuzz.
I have reacquired my strongest weapon
Forza Horizon 6 is now available for purchase on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Enjoy a new adventure through breathtaking Japan with over 500 real-world cars at your disposal. Start your journey to become a Horizon Legend today! Read more now: aka.ms/FH6OutNow.
Note to self: wait at least a few days when Ranked resets. Getting stomped game after game by Masterball-level players making their way through Pokeball tier sucks.
Forza Horizon 6 review and impressions after 30+ hours. ▫️ Best Forza Horizon game ever made ▫️ Story is a BIG improvement, it actually feels like you're working your way up the ranks ▫️ Japan exceeded the hype, best open world to date ▫️ More to do, more to find, and more to create ▫️ Audio and sound design was one of the biggest improvements. It's not just the engine audio. It's the directional audio. Racing down tunnels sounds simply incredible, especially with multiple cars beside you. ▫️ Visual density has been greatly increased. Gone are the wide open deserts and fields - there are towns, villages, ports, mountains, forests, and much more. Massive improvement in this regard. ▫️ Graphics are a moderate, but noticeable improvement over FH5. From the trailers they looked similar, but in person I can definitely see a difference. Lighting is probably the biggest upgrade but the roads, foliage, and more also look notably better ▫️ PC version has RT reflections and RTGI during gameplay. It's a transformative upgrade, but still looks great without it. I actually decided to turn it off for 4K to get a higher frame rate. ▫️ No issues with performance ▫️ Gameplay and overall feel of driving is more realistic but still 'fun'. Each car feels distinct and handles differently. ▫️ Massive open world with tons of single player content, and all of it was fun and seamless. There really weren't any events I didn't enjoy! ▫️ Wide range of customization and accessibility options that you can tweak to your liking ▫️ Over 550 cars to unlock. They don't throw them at you quite as fast as FH5 which is good. ▫️ Each region has Treasure Cars where you're sent a photo and have to find the rare car at that location. It's like the Barnyard Finds, but better (those are still in the game too!). ▫️ Each region now has mascots you can smash, in addition to XP boards ▫️ Rewards include new cars, credits, customization options, and more ▫️ Biggest complaint is that NPC density still could be higher, especially in the Tokyo City area. I understand it's for performance reasons, but seeing sparsely populated streets and sidewalks in the heart of Tokyo feels unrealistic and immersion breaking. I consider this a minor nitpick though, not a huge deal. ▫️ Loading times are faster across the board. Fast travel, menus, and loading into the game. ▫️ Fast travel has been made completely free as long as you've been there once ▫️ Soundtrack is actually solid! Definitely better than FH5 and 4. Good amount of real world, licensed songs, and a dedicated J-Pop station. There's a lot more I could say about Forza Horizon 6, but long story short it's FUN. I did not want to put the game down during this review period. Playground has addressed nearly every point of feedback coming off of Forza Horizon 4 and 5. The long awaited Japan setting exceeds expectations, with a gorgeous open world packed with things to do and vistas to see. Tokyo City is massive, and feels incredible to drive through, especially during those Street Races at night. The story actually feels like a real story, as you work your way up from an unknown driver to a Horizon Legend. If you're a Forza Horizon fan, this is a day one no question. And the great thing about this series - you don't have to know a thing about cars to have a good time. Forza Horizon 6 makes that easy. Final Score: 9.5/10 (still in progress) Playtime: 25 hours Platform: PC Thanks to @Xbox for providing review access. #ForzaHorizon6 #Forza #ForzaHorizon
