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Aqueously
75,237
TA Score for this game: 1,988
Posted on 17 April 09 at 16:07 |
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Finally a racing sim better than Gran Turismo 4...
Forza 2 is fantastic. Great physics, realistic graphics and so much customisation it's actually insane. While the car tuning aspect is on par with GT4, the visual tweaking (such as custom paintjobs, the ability to create hundreds of layers of vinyl, etc.) sets it apart.
With over 300 career races to complete and challenging time trials in arcade mode, this game offers a lot. Almost two years after it's release, I've still not completed it, something I'm only getting close to now.
The damage model is something that was always missing from the Gran Turimso series, and both the visual and mechanical damage in Forza is done very well. If you clip a wall, the bumper will crumple and you may break the suspension or engine. It's a small thing, but a nice addition.
While racing games online are usually a bit hit or miss, Forza is a gem. With online auctions for cars, leaderboards per event, TrueSkill rankings and Quick Races for those not bothered with competing, there is a much to do.
Achievement-wise, they're pretty straight forward for an RPG/racing sim. 'Chieves like "All Gold All Race Types" and "Flawless Race" are contrasted with "Car Broker" which asks you to buy or sell 10 cars online or "All Cars from USA" whereby you have to have exactly that.
Overall, I think Forza 2 is the best racing sim available on any platform. There are a few games that come close, but at this point in time (two years later after release!) Forza is still the benchmark.
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