Forza Motorsport 2 for Xbox 360 Reviews by Gamers

Let me be clear: this is not a casual, pick-me-up type of racing game. It is very unforgiving and you can't magically expect to be the champion as soon as you jump behind the wheel.

That being said, this game is a beauty and wonderfully well-done for any sim racing fan. If you like to tune, customize, and test your cars (much like the trumpeted Gran Turismo series) this game is a must have! You have over 300 different vehicles to choose from assuring you that many common, every day vehicles are available for you to tinker with and fix up into a full-fledged racing machine. Then take them onto the track and see how well you can master your vehicle through a series of challenges & races that test your skill as a driver and your prowess as a mechanic - because each change you make to your car, just like the real world, will certainly affect its performance for better or worse. The game play is outstanding and the AI is stellar and unforgiving. The car physics are unrivaled in any game thus far and the damage physics are outstanding. One little bump may send you spinning and perhaps into a wall - where the damage will affect your performance on the track, whether it be a tiny dent on your bumper or a full-fledged tear-off - it will be recreated closely.

The graphics are very good - not stellar like many had hoped, but very good and passable. The track graphics are standard racing fare - it's obvious the dev team spent more time on the gameplay than the settings, which is fine by anyone who loves racing. It's not that they are bad, it's just that they are sparse and lacking of a real identity.

A definite must rent for most any X360 owner and a must own for any racing SIM fan!