Unlike Forza 3, you’ll level up affinity for the manufacturer of your car instead of leveling the car itself.
You’ll also be able to upgrade your cars, paint them with a variety of custom paint and decal options, and tune them for optimal performance. These can be earned through completing events, selling cars online in auctions, or buying them with Microsoft points. You can also purchase cars through in-game credits.
For every new Driver Level achieved you’ll be given your choice of one free car out of a themed set, with cars generally becoming progressively more valuable as you achieve higher levels. It involves progressing through a series of races on the various tracks in the game, while continually leveling up in Driver Level and Affinity.
Otherwise you’ll be given menu options for Career, Community, Autovista, Free Play, and Marketplace.Ĭareer mode is similar to Forza 3, but has some major changes. Through this mode you can access Autovista, Quick Race, Hot Lap, and Split Screen modes. If you have Kinect you’ll be able to choose to “play with Kinect.” This gives you quick access to a simplified version of the game which requires no controller.
I recommend you install the first disc as well to reduce what can be substantial loading times. The first thing you’ll want to do when you boot up Forza 4 is install the second disc, as otherwise you’ll be swapping whenever you want to use half the cars in the game. Forza 4 continues the tradition of excellence established by Turn 10 and Microsoft Game Studios, but it’s not nearly as large a leap for the franchise as Forza 3.
Forza has built a name for itself by becoming the first console simulation racing franchise to compete with the established giant of Gran Turismo.
The rush of holiday releases is in full swing, and on the heels of Gears of War 3 Microsoft brings forth its second major holiday release, Forza Motorsport 4. Whether you’re a hardcore sim driver who is looking for authenticity, or a casual car fan who wants some fast fun, Forza 4 is an outstanding experience. Minor quibbles aside, I cannot more highly recommend Forza 4 to racing fans. The game is not complaint free more new cars, new tracks, and some improved audio content could have done a lot for the game. Top Gear’s additional content, such as Car Soccer, Car Bowling, and the presence of Jeremy Clarkson as a narrator add heart and humor to a genre that’s generally clinical, dry, and overly serious in its presentation.
There is a massive variety of content in career and online mode, and the graphics are absolutely stunning. In only two years it has managed to address the biggest complaints I had about its predecessor. An incredible amount of time can be spent sampling Forza 4’s variety of online features.įorza 4 is an astonishing accomplishment. Car Clubs are the guilds of Forza, and the Auction House lets you sell your upgraded and painted creations for in-game credits. In another huge addition, you can now compete with up to 15 other players at once online. Any track, car, and tuning set-up can be used, as specified within the limits of the game’s host.
Racing online lets you create or join games, picking from a huge variety of game types including series staples like Circuit, Timed, and Drag, as well as all new modes like the Top Gear Soccer mode. New badges and titles are unlocked in both online and career play. You can pick a badge and title, which are displayed with your Gamertag and Driver Level. You’ll also have a Playercard which identifies you in online play. Community mode, as you’d expect, gives you access to all the online features of the game, including online racing, Car Clubs, Leaderboards, the Auction House, and the Storefront.