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Forza Motorsport 7 Review | Gamereactor

GR writes: "The sense of speed, first and foremost, is absolutely superb."

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alb18992423d ago

So far this is the only review below 9....

darthv722423d ago

I'm sure there will be more. The consensus is that this game excels over all other previous entries and yet there will be some who will say it is still not enough of an improvement and give it lower than average scores.

Bigpappy2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

Yep they'll be people who said it shouldn't have the accessibility features to make it easy for people who can't drive. Yes it is always going to be people that think something else other than what the general consensus is .
They'll also be those who can't stand Microsoft

343_Guilty_Spark2423d ago

The hell they want? Flying cars and power ups?

freshslicepizza2422d ago

It's a fair review but the elephant in the room continues to be the number applied to review scores. They need to be abandoned in an era where 7 is now considered average.

To me the advancements in racing will come down to things like VR and esports because what else is there aside from better graphics and new cars/tracks?

S2Killinit2422d ago

gotta wait for the real review sites to chime in.

spreadlove2422d ago

Them clicks. A low score stands out from the crowd. It just means you should avoid sites like that.

G20WLY2422d ago (Edited 2422d ago )

^@spreadlove, 7 isn't such a bad score, it's just average by today's twisted reviewer logic.

6/10 from Shacknews sure is a blow though.

spreadlove2422d ago

@moldy

You don't want VR in your racing game as it will only make you sick and downgrade your game graphically. Just look at what happened to GT Sports.

freshslicepizza2422d ago

@spreadlove
"@moldy You don't want VR in your racing game as it will only make you sick and downgrade your game graphically. Just look at what happened to GT Sports."

The PC doesn't suffer as much in VR. Project Cars 2 in VR is glorious (but demanding) and not limited to one A.I. opponent. Sadly Microsoft isn't doing that yet with Forza.

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CoryHG2423d ago

Yeah well none of the sites have been credible thus far.

Gamist2dot02423d ago

Yeah, majority so far are fan sites. Waiting on independent ones.

NotSoMad2422d ago

Shacknews gave it a 6.

Apparently the PC port still has major issues.

Foxhound9222422d ago

So far, I've seen 4 reviews. Three that were Xbox fanatic sites that gave it an almost perfect score and this 7/10 from a non Xbox site. Perhaps you should brace yourself for when independent sites review the game and give it a score that you don't agree with.

bluefox7552422d ago

Oh, you mean like "Windows Central", "Somos Xbox", and "MS Power User"?

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EddieT2422d ago

There aren't many scored reviews. I think this is the 4th one.

mark_parch2422d ago

ACG said it's a buy and that's the only review I need. He also said pc2 was a wait till sale so he clearly thinks fm7 is a better racing game

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Kribwalker2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

“and that's why very little new has just been added. One (!) new track (Dubai Highway), a few new cars (compared to Forza 6, including all DLC cars released in the last two years)”

😂 first of all forza six had 27 tracks and 450 cars.
forza 7 has 32 tracks (5 more not 1 more) and over 700 cars (hardly a few). haven’t seen a review this skewed in a long time

UCForce2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

I think he questioned about direction of Forza Motorsport series went. I won't judge it for what it is. But I can tell you this, Turn 10 need to bring the old cars back from previous Forza Motorsport games.

Edit : I know but the question remains how realistic is this game in term of direction.

Kribwalker2423d ago

sure he can question it, but do that without making stuff up. claiming they only added one track and a few cars when clearly it’s 5 new tracks and 250+ new cars is as blatant a lie as you can tell

darthv722423d ago

@UC, do you think this reviewer will be just as critical at GTS (if it is the same reviewer) because it too went in a different direction than usual or do you think GTS will get a pass because of the long standing reputation GT has had?

It's one of those if it aint broke why fix it situations. People who love tradition know they are getting more of the same but improved (thus the nature of evolution in a game series) and then you will have those that feel it is about revolution (change) instead.

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Razzer2422d ago

That is a significant error. Looks like he pulled that from another site

"Revealed in an exclusive article by German tech website ComputerBild, there’s a total of 32 tracks confirmed for Forza Motorsport 7. However, only one of those are new to the franchise – Dubai’s Hafeet Mountain Pass. All the other tracks come from Forza Motorsport 6, or return from Forza Motorsport 4."

https://ar12gaming.com/arti...

So third hand info in a supposedly first hand review? Shady as hell.

dumahim2422d ago

It has more tracks, but Dubai is the only new one. And from what I heard, it isn't very good.

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UCForce2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

"We question the decision-making that has seen the studio choose to model 50+ useless cars rather than racecars like the Performante and 720S, and we question the choice to add 300 different helmets and race suits instead of modelling more real tracks. Forza Motorsport 7 is the work of a studio whose publisher wants to broaden its audience by being even more "casual". However, the game is at times as rewarding as it is challenging, and collecting cars, tuning and taking them online to challenge some friends on Laguna Seca is something we'll never get bored of." Hmm, I did hear similar complain about Forza MotorSport 6. Here the video : https://youtu.be/Y_RtiF9v5d...

darthv722423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

But... it's how the dev wanted to make the game.

Should reviewers take that into account or review it how THEY (the reviewer) wanted it to be?

UCForce2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

It's more about Forza Motorsport direction. Yes, it's about dev want to make a game, but they need the fans to make it better. For example, the fans want the old cars back from previous Forza Motorsport games.

morganfell2422d ago

If you are going to make the game for yourself rather than the target demographic, be prepared when the target demographic is dissatisfied.

"But... it's how the dev wanted to make the game.

Should reviewers take that into account..."

And no.

Reviewers are supposed to be, and most do not, but they are supposed to be reviewing the game not for themselves but rather for that very target demographic. Otherwise you might as well rename the site, "Welcome To The Site that Is All About What I Like"

Most reviewers are incapable of setting aside their own wants and desires and concentrating on what the majority of potential buyers would like to see. Zero objectivity these days. (You can agree with me now and then disagree when it is a Sony game). It is why most reviews have degenerated into some idiot's whining opinion. I am unfamiliar with this particular reviewer so I cannot say if this is the same situation in this case or not.

darthv722422d ago

"If you are going to make the game for yourself rather than the target demographic, be prepared when the target demographic is dissatisfied."

with that said then we should expect similar reactions when GTS reviews. It has been stated that it is the way it is because it's the game that Kaz has been wanting to make.

morganfell2422d ago

"with that said then we should expect similar reactions when GTS reviews. It has been stated that it is the way it is because it's the game that Kaz has been wanting to make."

And I do not have an issue with this because:

A - I already understood this and accepted what occurs when a developer makes the game they wish.
B - Reviews do not matter. I do not need the approval of someone I will never meet and with whom I would not care to share a drink.
C - I am not the one that tries to hide their true motivations. I have always been upfront about my ideas.

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darthv722422d ago

@venom, I'm affraid I dont quite get the reference. GTS is the next high profile game to be released and it is one that was created with the devs ideas in mind perhaps more so than the target demographic. What Morgan said makes perfect sense and can be applied to GTS or any other game for that matter.

You may not think these games are related but they are. There will always be comparatives.

@morgan, I can respect your A,B and C. Especially B and wish that more people could see reviews the same way.

morganfell2422d ago

Maybe you should take another look at C...

UltraNova2422d ago

Darth,

GTS is not a numbered entry in the GT series. Its an online/competition focused spin off if you like, surely they could experiment with some new ideas, right?

Now F7, a full on sequel, has changed thing's that were expected by their fans. I cant believe you cant see the difference...you are in denial.

conanlifts2422d ago (Edited 2422d ago )

I think Morganfell has hit the nail on the head. It seems many reviewers have forgotten how to be impartial. I also believe this is why we are getting less games receiving high overall scores. If I were to review Forza based solely on my tastes it might not get a great score. Much like me trying to enjoy bloodborne and spending 10+ hours hating the game. They are just not for me and I do not enjoy them. But you have to step back and ask whether it works for the genre it is in. Is it a great game for its type and will fans of these games enjoy them. The answer for both of my examples is clearly yes. As i stated I hated Bloodborne, but I can clearly understand why people would love it, the same for Forza 7. So if I gave either game a low score it would be unfair. Reviewers need to learn to look at games subjectively and not solely based on their likes and wants.

Having said all this I do not think 7 is a bad score.

morganfell2422d ago (Edited 2422d ago )

@SD11

Did you used to write game reviews in the 90s because that nail you said I hit on the head? You just drove it into the wall. Reviews used to be very impartial in many cases. They had someone that understood the genre do the review. Their review was also tempered with discussion they had with fellow reviewers. Then the review was further cleaned of personal want by an Editor in Chief. Often times they would also have a few paragraphs on the side written by someone for whom that genre was not their norm or forte and thus were able to garner a bit of a newcomer's take. Of course they also had standards that did not seem to waver from one game to the next.

@UltraNova,

Well, when their goal is not discussion but rather agenda fulfillment people oftentimes tend to wear those blinders and focus on what they believe is a straight ahead path and thus never note those differences.

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Forza Motorsport vs Motorsport 7 Comparison: Vast Improvements to Textures, Lighting, Vegetation

A Forza Motorsport 2023 vs Forza Motorsport 7 comparison has surfaced, showing great improvements to the game's visuals.

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ABizzel1704d ago

As I said in another post, I'm sure Forza will look, play, and be consistently amazing across all platforms like it generally is. But MS knows better than showing off the PC version of content at their Xbox events. They've been bashed for doing this before, and if I'm not mistaken Forza Motorsport was one of the main ones getting bashed for it back at the XBO launch.

SullysCigar704d ago

We get it, MS: As PCs get better, so do the textures and grass density.

z2g703d ago (Edited 703d ago )

Funny everyone gushed about gran turismo 7 being gorgeous and it’s running on less power than Xbox…

Forza Horizon 5 looks absolutely fantastic on Series X. Looks better than gt7 by a fair amount. If that’s indication about Forza Motorsport then it’s gonna be even better cuz it’s not open world like Horizon. No matter what it’s going to look significantly better on much more powerful hardware. Series x is twice the power of the one X. Your comment feels like solid troll.

SullysCigar703d ago (Edited 703d ago )

^ GT7 is running on a PS5, right? MS show their games on top end PCs that their consoles can't match. Have done for years.

ABizzel1700d ago

@z2g

Well, Digital Foundry confirmed that it was running on PC, as I said, so.....

https://youtu.be/IAScjCswzi...

porkChop703d ago (Edited 703d ago )

Who said it was running on PC?

ABizzel1703d ago

Apparently, it's being said it was running on PC with Series X targeted performance after one of the devs said the trailer was running on Series X, but didn't confirm if the gameplay demo was. But it's looking more like they meant both were running on devkits, and people are running with it because the devkits have more VRAM, even though everything the CPU and GPU are the same as the Series X.

RaidenBlack703d ago

TopGear article states it was running on Series X

https://www.topgear.com/car...

ABizzel1700d ago

To follow up, Digital Foundry also stated it was the PC version as well.

So....Yeah shame on MS.

https://youtu.be/IAScjCswzi...

porkChop700d ago

Interesting. That's a shame. Hopefully the Series X version looks roughly the same. I'd prefer they be a bit more transparent. If it's PC, SX, cutscene, etc., just say that.

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Obscure_Observer703d ago

"They've been bashed for doing this before, and if I'm not mistaken Forza Motorsport was one of the main ones getting bashed for it back at the XBO launch."

They also did it for Forza Motorsport 7 and we all know how things turn out.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Better luck next time.

ABizzel1703d ago

That's what I meant, I hope it's not true it seems like they meant it was running on devkits still and not PC which is better, considering the devkits are literally the same CPU and GPU as the Series X although allegedly with higher clocks, and confirmed 40GB of VRAM.

And considering it's still more than half a year away that's fine. But we'll see I guess Spring 2023.

ABizzel1700d ago

I tried giving them the benefit of the doubt but it's been confirmed to be running on PC, so yep this is the second time they're done this.

Now all the disagree's and hidden outrage are saying does it matter 😂😂😂

Obscure_Observer700d ago

"Now all the disagree's and hidden outrage are saying does it matter"

Like I said before, they first presented Forza Motorsport running on PC. People were skeptical on how well the Xbox One X would run that game, let alone the One and One S. Turn out that FM7 run amazing across all Xbox platforms.

That´s their latest track record, so I´m not sure what exactly you´re trying to achieve or what point your trying to make.

darkrider703d ago

Much better lighting, but I think the big jump was to f7. The locked 60 frames and they reached 4k. I think maybe when they are able to do 120 frames. That could be the next big jump. Beside the fact that racing games are meant to play inside cockpit not 3rd person. Anyone that races knows this

darthv72703d ago

Someone who never grew up playing pole position or outrun I see...
Its perfectly fine to race in whatever view a person chooses. It's not real life, no matter how detailed the car models, interior or track design may be. Just have fun with it and remember... go fast.

darkrider703d ago

No. Simulators go for inside cockpit. That like all that compete play it. Arcade is 3rd view. Thats why when people talk about the track and trees and people we can know they aren't racers. But casuals that play sometimes.

Orchard703d ago

The new Forza looks miles ahead of any other racing game on console today, including FH5 and GT7.

Simply looks spectacular.

Obscure_Observer703d ago

Simply looks spectacular.

Indeed. The more I look at this game, the more hyped I become.

Man... I believe Fable will be simple out of this world.

RaidenBlack703d ago

ForzaTech for Fable was a really interesting decision. And its commendable that they chose the sprawling ForzaTech over the common UE for their Fable.(the easy route)
But the conversion will take time. The engine's proprietary and was modified only for Horizon series.
Implementing it for an RPG like Fable will take substantial amount of time. Scripting, dialogue tree, inventory system etc.
And this was leaked recently too, that PGgames was having trouble with the development. (the job's not easy)
The situation is quite similar to Bioware's DA Inquisition development. Their first implementation of Frostbite.
They had loads of trouble. They had to write a lot of code/scripts from scratch.
But PGgames has the reputation, they'll eventually pull through. Its just that they initial dev phase will take a bit more time. Once done, the Fable sequel wont be that big of a hurdle. Because the framework will be there.

darkrider703d ago

No it doesnt. You were already warned about that kind of talk. Play games and not corporations. Again the big jump was the last one that went for the first time to 4k and 60frames. This seems cool, but the jump in rez and frames isn't. It got Higher setting. This games isn't running at 8k at 120 frames. And if you play Gt7 on ps5 you would understand that the dualsense make a huge difference in driving. From acceleration to braking, to feeeling the track and curves. Now thats miles away of what the game pad of the Xbox is able to do.

Orchard703d ago (Edited 703d ago )

Warned about saying Forza Motorsport looks better than Forza Horizon 5 & GT7? What? It's not illegal to compare games across one genre, lol.

"Play games and not corporation"
Is Forza not a game?

No one is expecting this game to run at 8k120hz lol, but the graphics look great, and in-race raytracing is huge. Also, the damage & dirt model looks great, as well as the changes in handling caused by temperature etc.

No one is denying that the DualSense adds to games, but it's not make or break. Plenty of great games are on other platforms or even PS5 games that feature minimal DS support.

The visuals here are breathtaking though, and the tracks & environment are so detailed. If you can't see how good this looks, it might be time to visit the optician.

darkrider703d ago

You told that Gt7 look like a ps3 game. Didn't? Maybe was another embassator of Microsoft.

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Brazz703d ago (Edited 703d ago )

Looking great, also they said physics are getting major upgrade. I wonder if they will finally become a true simulator like GT and stop being a simcade.

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Jin_Sakai795d ago

Forza Motorsport 8 is going to look amazing. Especially considering it’s a next gen only game.

darthv72795d ago

7 is such a highly polished game on the One X that to imagine what a Series only version of 8 would be is mind blowing.

fr0sty794d ago

Visually, GT7 is a strange one... Some tracks look jaw-dropping, others look like they came out of GT Sport, low res track textures (that seem to lack any bump mapping, etc. to help add depth) and all. It's like they filled in incomplete areas with GTSport assets.

However, when it comes to weather simulation, physics, control (the dualsense really adds a lot to this one), etc... GT7 is unmatched.

FinalFantasyFanatic794d ago (Edited 794d ago )

There were alot of times there where a thought Forza looked better, but there were a few times there where I vastly prefer GT's look, other time there it was a tossup. Like the crowds, at a distance, GT's look better, close up, I think I prefer Forza's aesthetics, overall, I think I prefer Forza's visuals (although GT's Ray Tracing elements look amazing compared to Forza).

@fr0sty,

I couldn't agree more, GT7 really does look strange, sometimes it looks fantastic, and other times Forza just looks vastly better.

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z2g795d ago

Agreed. Gt7 has been pretty awesome too so it will be interesting to compare.

Obscure_Observer795d ago

"Especially considering it’s a next gen only game."

Yeah. Hilarious how Xbox that would be held back by the Xbox One, will be the first platform to release a true next gen racing game in contrast with Sony´s GT7 that was promised to be a true next gen PS5 game.

If FM7 is this close to GT7 (superior in some visual and gameplay departments), I can´t even imagine how Sony´s flagship racing game will fair against the next Forza Motorsport.

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Chris12794d ago

@henryff - Interesting you quote previous Forza scores but handily forget to post the GT scores.

GT Sport - 75
GT6 - 81

Now you look a fool.

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Chris12794d ago

@HenryFF - a 2 point better score over a 5 year old game that looks almost as good visually.

I guess if you're desperate for a win and you can get over the stupidity of your argument then go for it. Lets hope GT7's actual competitor, FM8, doesn't score better otherwise you'll have to change your user name again to hide the shame.

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Christopher794d ago (Edited 794d ago )

I mean, they're comparing PC to PS5 here. And FM8 will be on PC as well. What gen are we really talking about here since no generation is being discussed here?

Obscure_Observer794d ago

"What gen are we really talking about here since no generation is being discussed here?"

We´re talking about a ninth generation game vs a eighth generation game. I though that it was clear.

IRetrouk794d ago (Edited 794d ago )

Do pc games have generations🤔
Gt 7 is a cross gen game, its not gen 8 or 9, it's in between.
We are talking about a maxed pc game vs a cross gen game.

frostypants794d ago (Edited 794d ago )

They still have to target the Series S though. "Next gen only" with a caveat. If we're going to acknowledge that having to target lesser hardware holds some stuff back, that scenario is absolutely at play here. Obviously not as much as it could, but to an extent.

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metalgod88795d ago

If only I could buy Forza 7 on my xbox series S.....

dumahim795d ago

Guessing the downvotes are from people not understanding that you can't purchase the game from the stores anymore since it was delisted.

lodossrage795d ago

can't they just buy a used physical copy from gamestop, or best buy?

CML2795d ago

^^
Series S is digital only.

FyBy794d ago

Wow thats a bummer. 8 is not even out. I read its only after 4 years because licences for cars and tracks expired. Really? Thats really strange. Its huge game to have a lifespan only 4 years and without succesor.

darthv72795d ago

before it was removed, I was playing it on gamepass and it was excellent on the SS. It ran as if it was one x enhanced with 60fps and everything. Thankfully I also have it on disc so I can pop it into my SX to keep playing it.

metalgod88795d ago (Edited 795d ago )

Just FYI, the Xbox Series S is digital only. I don't have a disc drive, and the game was delisted as Dumahim said.

It looks awesome, but sadly, I may never get a chance to play it.

MadLad794d ago

Just grab it when the series X is more available.
With the console shortage, the series s won't be dropping in value anytime soon.
Used ones basically sell for new. So you can upgrade for just a couple hundred bucks if you're diligent and look around.

darthv72794d ago

Id say if you really want to play it, get a cheap One X, it looks and plays great on that as you can get the disc version also for cheap. I still use a one X even though I have both Series S and X. My Series S i am going to turn into a portable unit with its own screen attached to take on trips. I love how small that system is and how it compares to the one X in terms of performance (and then some).

Orchard795d ago

Or it shows how dated GT7 really is. The tracks in particular are so lifeless, dated and bare.

Nostalgia is what is delivering the game good reviews.

EvertonFC795d ago

Yet sells 10million plus compared to motorsports 2 million.

Orchard795d ago

I can’t play sales numbers though, can I?

Nor does it make any difference to me since I’m not an investor in either company.

Visuals on the other hand, I experience as a player and are core to my experience.

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King Nezz795d ago

Every time someone uses sales I just use the Toyota vs Ferrari example. Toyota always will sell more. Both are great. But we know which of the two is better.

Imortus_san795d ago

LOL, sure it does, GT 6 and GT Sport fiasco send regards, after beeing 19.99 in less them 6 months and beeing bundled with every possible PS for more them a year.

RauLeCreuset794d ago

@Orchard

You had no problem playing sales numbers and lecturing about how corporations with shareholders function when you needed an excuse to crap on PSVR2 and excuse make for why the attach rate argument you were trying to use against it didn't apply to Game Pass:

"1. How many units? They just say it sold more than the past models combined, but we don't actually have numbers to work out if that's 10 mil or 100 mil.

"2. How many of those purchases are mainstream gamers? It could be companies or people buying for other VR formats."

"PS4 has a huge install base, but only a small percentage bought a PSVR. I don't see this changing massively with PSVR2."

"Spoken like a true business expert. The idea/business plan for a business/product is to grow its base beyond those who already own the device. Shocker."

"I'm not the only one ignoring it/thinking it is a gimmick, the overwhelming majority of PS4 owners are also ignoring it and considering it a gimmick alongside me."

"PSVR did have a high price - what makes you think PSVR2 will not? As for Kinect (off-topic, bur whatever) costing the same as a video game... what video games were you buying? My 360 kinect set me back $150... and games were cheaper back then than they are today... but you make a good point - Microsoft discontinued the Kinect due to it being a failure - and it still sold 4x PSVR and in less time... but some how I'm meant to believe people are chomping at the bit to get a VR device..."

"@ApocalypseShadow Ignoring your immature comments about being a kid since I am not, nor do I resort to trying to insult during a discussion. I don't expect anything to go 'viral' overnight. But I do expect a device to sell more when its platform has 115m+ units out there. Kinect even outsold PSVR in numbers, with less Xbox 360's being in the wild than PS4's. And Kinect was a failure."

"You're once again comparing hardware to a subscription service. If you want to compare subscription services, then yes, game pass is beating the equivalent/competing service by around 10x."

"If you genuinely think selling a few million units when your TAM is 115+ million, then I'm sorry but you're out of touch with what success is for a business."

"This statement just shows you have no understanding of how corporations with shareholders function... you're probably one of these people who think the big corporations are your friend. Shareholders, and by extension, corporations, directly determine success as revenue, market share & growth. Lower than expected revenue = failure and the product is more likely to be discontinued at some point in the future if the trend continues (see Vita, Kinect, Dreamcast... etc)"

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annoyedgamer794d ago

I dont have either of these games so I dont have a dog in this fight but it must be pointed out that high sales numbers doesn't make a game better. By such a metric, Fortnight is the best game ever made.

fr0sty794d ago

"who cares if the driving physics are garbage as long as it's pretty!"

*in the same breath*

"Sales don't make a good game!"

S2Killinit794d ago

RauLeCreuset
You just summed up Orchard perfectly.

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lodossrage795d ago

@Orchard,

Ok, that nostalgia argument doesn't have weight. It's not like Forza is a new thing. Forza has a bit of nostalgia going for it too.

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CML2795d ago

Theres nothing really visually exciting about race tracks in real life. Driving on them is the thrill and GT7 nails it.

BehindTheRows794d ago (Edited 794d ago )

Driving will always be where GT beats Forza. Just so happens that GT7 also looks better than every Forza game released. Yes, Motorsport 7 (on PC, mind you) holds up nicely, but GT7 still tops it visually. Its cars are completely unmatched.

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Kraffty23794d ago

They've shown comparison shots between real world tracks and the game and many shots are nearly indistinguishable, circuit tracks aren't meant to look like driving through a muddy overgrown swamp. What's delivering the great reviews is the fact its a great racing sim. The King is back.

Father__Merrin794d ago

have you an example of making a track more full of life in a sim game? explosions in background or airplanes doing overheads etc is more suited to arcade game like horizons 5

Knushwood Butt794d ago

GT7 has plent of aircraft, but that's not good enough for some folks.

Knushwood Butt794d ago

I was racing at Daytona yesterday in a race with a transition from dusk to night and thought the circuit looked amazing. Tons of detail everywhere.

Maybe you could elaborate on how it looks lifeless, dated and bare?

bradleejones794d ago

GT7 is completely bad ass. The cafe is a little out of place but besides that the physics are spot on. Car models are awesome. Amount of cars, tracks are awesome. I wouldn't call it dated lol it just came out a week ago and I don't see anything outdated about it besides it's GT so there is progression.and license tests which is the way it should be. Makes sure you know what you're doing and have the equipment and skill to move forward.

ScootaKuH794d ago

Not really. GT7 is a very good game in its own right. Nostalgia has nothing to do with it

Rimeskeem794d ago

Certainly hope the tracks would be lifeless.

Don't wanna hit a deer on my way to victory.

frostypants794d ago

The tracks look like their real life counterparts. Real life doesn't always look like a carnival. The "made up" tracks could be amped up a bit though.

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Forza Motorsport 7 is being delisted this week - final chance to buy Xbox One exclusive

FORZA Motorsport 7 is being delisted from the Microsoft Store this week, with time running out to purchase the Xbox One exclusive digitally.

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IMissJimRyan976d ago

What I thought. The article should make ir clear.

Magog976d ago

Don't worry there will be another 10 Forza games before the decade is over

IMissJimRyan976d ago

Bad written article doesn't give reason.

Stay calm console warrior.

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xfire976d ago

Thanks for the reminder, grabbed it

MadLad976d ago

I hate seeing this happen.

It's a game.
Pay a lump sum and go on about your business.

This is why emulation is almost a necessity in this day and age.

MadLad975d ago

Not really.
Just heard Sony is tying the upcoming Gean Turismo to an always online system. Even for singleplayer.

Diablo and Sim City also tried this in the past. If that's the case your only options is them reversing that choice, or 3rd party servers and emulation.

dumahim975d ago

@TheRealTedCruz

That's a fair point. Hopefully before the game is shut down they'll provide an update so it can be played offline.

Amplitude976d ago

Yet another reason why we shouldn't be embracing digital games as the future

MadLad976d ago

You have Sony putting physical releases on an always online system just to play single player.

Companies like Valve have a system in place to back up your entire catalogue, even if their servers shut down.

The issue isn't digital vs physical; it's which companies are actually respecting your past purchases.

HellspawnPR1981976d ago

Wrong, you can always redownload the game and DLC (if you bought them before they get delisted).

DarkZane976d ago

@CrimsonIdol PT is not even a game, it's a demo that you actually never paid for. I am pretty sure you never had any ownership on it, so they could revoke it completely.

Teflon02976d ago

I have the OG scott pilgrim game for ps3 I can download at anytime as well as Marvel vs Capcom 2 and a few others. OG Dragon Quest XI etc. A test version of a game is an entirely different situation.

Sunny_D976d ago

"You have Sony putting physical releases on an always online system just to play single player."

What games are you referring to?

plmkoh976d ago

Nice gas lighting there, as expected from a cuck like Ted Cruz.

mikey15976d ago

TheRealTedCruz8h ago
You have Sony putting physical releases on an always online system just to play single player.***

You mean the GAME which hasn't been delisted and has even been re-released under the PS Classics label for both Bluray and PSN, which is £15.99 max??? The same game you can put onto your PS 5 and either move it to SSD, or run it from disk, or better still unplug your PS 4 external drive and plug it into the PS 5... Where it will instantly be added to you PS 5 library, which can be re-downloaded from PSN. Backward compatibilty is only useful if the games are still there. AKA Legacy Software, Once you input the disk in the PS 5, it will give you the option to go ONLINE to update the many Software/game updates awa..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

The game launched with 168 cars and 29 tracks; post-launch game updates have brought the count to 324 cars and 82 track configurations as of December 2019.[2][3][4] The free updates also added a more traditional single-player campaign mode to the game.[5]***

AWA a TRADITIONAL Single Player Campaign mode, plus all the Tracks/ Cars released in the last 4 years.. CLUE: GT 7 has a GT Sport button meaning B/C from WITHIN the game, which is why single player requires ONLINE access.

With GT 6 I had to keep my PS 3 going, even when GT Sport released... Now with GT Sport I can simply use my PS 5 and have the best of both worlds... Oh btw re car licences.. Car manufacturers love having their cars in sims, as exposure means new customers.. The only manufacturer who arrogantly wanted money, was Porsche, so PD gave them the finger and used RUF instead. Porsche announced their partnership with GT Sport
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at the international Car Motorshow at Frankfurt, where they announced "The Living Legend" awa a Vision car... The Porshe being shown in the GT 7 trailer was the Living Legend... Which means that GT Sport and GT 7 will be supported for long time to come.

***Companies like Valve have a system in place to back up your entire catalogue, even if their servers shut down.***

Valve isn't a charity.. They charge 30% to devs/pubs, which is the same that Sony charges.. Sony however charges that for a SIMULTANEOUS release, on PSN and retail, pressed at their Digital Audio Disk pressing plants across the globe. Epic only charges 15% and has free games, the only reason PC fanboys stick with Steam is because of the legacy software at the Steam store/account.

***The issue isn't digital vs physical; it's which companies are actually respecting your past purchases.***

Rubbish. PC fanboys will be denied the game via Gamepass if it was released there[??] same as newbie Series S/X who are future buyers. Every Forza to date has been delisted apart from Forza Horizon 4... Yet the next out is Horizon 5, not Forza 8.

12 something [= Something is afoot Watson]... When the Brit spinoff is being released before the American ACTUAL game. They are supposed to be doing Fable also.

Forza 7 Oct 2017
GT Sport Oct 2017
Horizon 4 Sept 2018
Horizon 5 Nov 2021
GT 7 March 2022

Looks like someone jumped the gun.. lolol

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