Microsoft’s new open world racing game “Forza Horizon 5” (Forza Horizon 5) will be available on November 9. This time I have the opportunity to get the full version of the game, let’s see what’s new.
The game platform used in this test is Xbox Series X, and the image quality mode used is native 4K/30 fps playing. In addition, the performance mode can also be selected for smooth playing at native 4K/60 fps.
¡ Bienvenidos a México! (Welcome to Mexico)
The “Forza Motorsport: Horizon” series developed by Playground Games has always been known for open-world high-freedom racing. The previous “Forza Motorsport: Horizon 4” has announced that it has accumulated more than 24 million players at the beginning of this year.
This time the stage of the fifth generation is set in Mexico, after the second generation, it is finally a country that drives left-handed (driving on the right) again.
The map is 1.5 times larger than the previous one, headed by the ancient city of Guanajuato, as well as towering active volcanoes, jungles and deserts and other diverse landforms, with dynamic weather of heavy rain, thick fog or sandstorms.
Whether it is vertical height, openness or weather changes, it is the highest in the series.
The opening design of the game is also outstanding. Different from the four generations of the four seasons, the airdrops with people and vehicles opened in four different terrain areas in Mexico, allowing players to quickly browse the features of this game and also have novice teaching.
After running, you can officially enter the game title, welcome to Mexico!
Six major carnivals, themed and convenient guides in sequence
The main event “Horizon Adventure” this time is divided into six major themes, namely “Main Stage”, “Road Race”, “Mud Race”, “Off-Road Race”, “Open Stunt Race” and “Street racing.”
The concept of admission ticket stamps and sticker books is used to unlock the players, and this type of event can be opened in sequence according to their preferences. After playing, you can feel that the pressure on the advancement is less than that of the previous one, and there is also a clearer goal and motivation for advancement.
If the player concentrates only on the Carnival event, it takes about 10 hours to pass the six major themes, enter the final Hall of Fame, and achieve the most important game goal.
But even so, there are still many unsolved story challenges and events on the map to continue to play, plus the official weekly update of the “Carnival Game List” challenge, so that players can continue to come back for a long time to get rewarded new cars after clearing the level!
Multiplayer mini-game, hit the pinata
Actually experience various gameplays. This time the newly added Horizon Arcade clearance challenge mode is more interesting. This mode will occasionally appear pink areas on the map, allowing players to freely go to the place where the flying ships appear to gather and participate, including bumping Pina Challenges such as piñata, chaotic events, and tail flicks can all be played in this mode.
However, the pinata that actually appears in reality is a paper container used at Mexican banquets or festivals. Toys and candies will fall out if you hold a tool or break it directly.
In response to the pinata challenge that appeared in the game, players need to defeat the special-shaped pinatas in the area within a limited range and time in the form of teamwork.
It should be noted that there is also a trap with a penalty effect, Piñata, please remember to stay away from the cactus-shaped Piñata.
As for the chaotic event mode, the system will always assign mini-tasks to players. Participants are required to achieve simple conditions such as flying over 15 meters, 160km/hr for ten seconds, and pressing the horn five times. Can bring points to the group.
Uninterrupted sense of reward with the new reward system
In addition to retaining the Wheelspin system of the previous game, this game also introduces the “Appreciation” reward for various challenges, and the addition of the “Vehicle Collection” for vehicle collection rewards. It is considered the most playable game system of this generation. An improvement in feeling.
The conditions for achieving “Appreciation” are varied. In addition to having a chance to be achieved in any event, there are also various designated behaviors achieved in the big map roaming, such as: hitting a few cacti, driving a few routes, or How much money is spent, etc., can be a condition of reward.
Simply speaking, appreciation is the challenge achievement mode in the game, which uses various rewards to allow players to obtain experience points, props and vehicles, so that players can continue to go further on the road of “racing”.
In addition, the starting lineup of “Forza Horizon 5” this time has more than 500 cars for players to collect, and a new interface called “Vehicle Collection” has been added, allowing players to review the starting conditions of a certain car at any time. Make the collection process more interesting.
The painting modification system is upgraded, and the engine noise is changed and tested.
Continuing the old traditions of the past, “Forza Horizon 5” also inherits the painting system of previous generations, improving the position of various tools to become more convenient to operate.
But that being said, although the painting system has slightly changed, many functions remain traditional. Only basic geometric figures can be stacked in different drawings, and there is no way to perform further operations and fine-tuning.
If you are worried about the handicapped party, it doesn’t matter. In addition to providing a lot of ready-made brand LOGO materials to use, some of the designs that participated in the trial have been imported into the past to share during the actual trial. And we also tried to build a 4Gamers company car….
Another custom vehicle is the modification system. From the suspension system to the air kit for each part, in addition to having more choices, you can press the accelerator at any time to urge the engine to be tested while changing the car.
Speaking of engine sounds, most of the vehicle engine sounds of the fifth generation have been re-recorded this time. Since these real cars have not been driven in person, the degree of reduction cannot be verified, but the sound performance is undoubtedly more realistic.
I have to talk about the special effects improvement that I really appreciate. This time the burned tire smoke has become even thicker. If you look inside the car, you can see that the tire burnt smoke is completely white in front of you.
Tired of playing official events?Then build your own event
In addition to the general events in the game, there are also some special fun exhibitions. For example, there are no shortage of bridges with special vehicles such as airplanes and hovercraft. There are even opportunities to drive to trailers and carnival parades under the plot. .
In the custom mode, in addition to retaining the Super7 challenge mode introduced in the previous generation and later, the newly added “EventLab” mode not only allows you to freely create a playground, but also creates events with various conditions. If you want to play an innovative gameplay that is different from ordinary events, EventLab can be said to have unlimited possibilities.
I actually played a few custom events, some were really challenging, and some were suitable for friends to team up and have fun. This part is left for you to be creative.
Summary: Open world racing new benchmark, humanities and arts tourism ambassador
“Forza Motorsport: Horizon 5” inherited the advantages of the series of mechanisms, comprehensive improvements.
For the old-generation console, this time I used the first version of Xbox one to try to play. There is no big problem with the smoothness of the screen and the game, but for players who are used to reading in the new generation, this reading time really feels super invincible. Thunderbolt for a long time.
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If you don’t have a computer that can run, and you haven’t bought a new console, you can actually block the Xbox One first. This game supports Smart Delivery, which will directly correspond to the game on the new host.
The overall performance on the new-generation console is excellent and stable, and the high-speed reading makes the game quite smooth. The light tracking calculation is only available in the car viewing mode (Forzavista) in the image quality mode. In this mode, the reflections on the car body will be more realistic.
If you are a series player, many familiar elements can help you get started quickly, and through various improvements, you can feel the engine sound and picture improvements strongly.
If you are a novice player who has never been in contact with the series, it doesn’t matter. You can turn on various assists in the game or lower the difficulty, and use the reverse system to rewind. Even if you are not very good at driving, you will not have too many problems.
Secondly, after actually entering the game, players can clearly feel that this work emphasizes the “combination of local characteristics”, not only in the restoration of landmarks and terrain, but also in the game, there are also many artists and cultural celebration-related designs and activities. For some players who like to experience exotic features In terms of the content of the game this time is quite sincere.
Many people should have known Mexico through film and television works, and this work can take you to know this country from a different perspective.
Although it’s a pity that there is no mission to deliver the “mystery package”, after clearing the various story plots, it really makes people want to visit this country on the spot in the future.
For Forza Horizon 5, the corresponding platforms include PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Players who have pre-ordered top add-on content will be able to play in advance on the 5th day. Join Xbox Game Pass on the first day of listing, and get up!
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