Forza Horizon 2
2014
- racing
- simulator
- open world
- single player
The story
Race through a massive wide-open world featuring dramatic weather and day-to-night cycle in Forza Horizon 2. Instantly connect with friends in the ultimate celebration of speed, style, and action-packed driving. Explore beautiful and exotic locations in more than 200 of the world’s greatest cars, all created with precise detail in stunning 1080p.
What it’s like
Bright Mediterranean-style sunshine and lush green countryside give way to rain, dusk and a long gold-to-violet sunset, with the day-to-night cycle shifting the palette from saturated festival colours to moody blue. The camera hugs gleaming licensed cars from low chase angles, and the photo mode rewards slow, framed stops at scenic overlooks. Sound is a mix of engine roar, tyre hiss on wet tarmac and an energetic, guitar-and-synth driving soundtrack that fills the open road. Pacing is loose and self-directed: you wander between events, customise a car, then sprint toward a festival-style race, with a light, celebratory tone that never gets heavy. Intensity is low: crashes are cosmetic, with no violence, gore or fear, and the mood stays upbeat and carefree. It suits a sunny weekend afternoon, a background session with friends over voice chat, or a relaxed evening of cruising with the sun going down. It is for players who love cars, scenic drives and the simple pleasure of open-road freedom without tension.
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