A Worthy Addition to the Racing Sim Series
posted by BlueBird (CLEMMONS, NC) Jun 7, 2007
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The original Forza Motorsport, released for the Xbox in 2005 and developed by Turn10, met critical acclaim when it first hit store shelves. Praised for its convincing driving model and profound gameplay options, most simulation racers promptly heralded the game to their racing libraries. Two years later Turn10 delivers another robust driving experience that will satisfy anyone with a remote interest in either racing or automobiles.
The most salient feature of Forza 2 is its incredible driving model. Unlike typical arcade racers, cars in Forza 2 handle just as you would expect them to. If you're thinking about giving Forza a spin, be forewarned that the game can be a little daunting initially if you aren't used to sim racers. Although there are some helpful driving assists that help lessen the learning curves, this most certainly isn't a Need for Speed or Burnout clone. Just like racing in real life, you will have to slow down significantly before approaching a turn, consider physical limitations such as traction and aerodynamics, and drive with caution. While quick reflexes will certainly help, Forza 2 is less about twitch-timing and more about driving skill.
The presentation is similarly impressive from a technical perspective. The menus are well organized and have a slick sheen. The actual tracks themselves look fairly good, although a few feel a bit barren with environmentally detail sparsely spread. Also, a couple of the textures look a little muddy up close. However, if you're playing the game correctly, you'll be far too busy zipping by the tracks to notice these subtle flaws. Fortunately, the game retains a solid 60 frames per second. The car models themselves are really the stars of the show, as they are finely detailed and exhibit plenty of sophisticated reflections. My biggest gripe with the presentation is that there is no in-car view to speak of.
Forza 2 also boasts a bevy of game modes, including a career mode, online play, and more.
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