Forza Horizon 4

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Forza Horizon 4
Studio Playground Games
Turn 10 Studios
Publisher Microsoft Studios
Erstveröffent-
lichung		 October 2, 2018
platform Windows , Xbox One , Xbox Series X
genre Racing game
Game mode Single player , multiplayer
control Mouse and keyboard , gamepad , steering wheel
medium Download , Blu-ray Disc
language Multilingual
Age rating
USK released from 6
PEGI recommended from 3 years

Forza Horizon 4 is a computer game from the genre open world - racing game for Xbox One and Microsoft Windows . It is the fourth installment in the Forza Horizon series and the successor to Forza Horizon 3 . The game was developed by Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios and published by Microsoft Studios on October 2, 2018.

Gameplay

Forza Horizon 4 is a racing simulation in an open game world. As the fourth part of the series, Forza Horizon 4 takes place in the freely drivable virtual Great Britain.

A new game element compared to its predecessor is the dynamic season system, which provides the player with all four seasons in the course of the game. After the introduction to the game, the seasons change on a weekly basis. The seasons have an extensive influence on numerous game elements. In addition to different weather events, the seasons also have an impact on the driving behavior of the vehicles and the accessibility of individual bonus boards. Some barn finds are also tied to certain seasons. The game includes an offline single player mode, a co-op mode and an online multiplayer mode with up to 72 players via the Xbox Live server.

Another new game element are players' houses, which can be purchased for game currency. They serve the player as a base for tuning, painting and purchasing vehicles, but sometimes also unlock certain bonuses and other game content when purchased. The player can designate one of the acquired houses as "home". If you restart the game, you will start the game there.

Numerous game elements known from the Forza series, such as bonus boards, show races, barn finds, Forzathon, auction house, skill points and wheel of fortune spins are also part of the game in Forza Horizon 4 , but have been partially revised in detail. In speed cameras and drift zones, for example, the other road users are masked out in a semi-transparent manner and no longer lead to disruptive collisions, which in the earlier games made completing the respective challenges more of a gamble. Skill points acquired during the game are no longer global, but can be used for individual vehicle-specific upgrades.

Stories are also new. These are self-contained events on a specific topic. In the basic game there are 5 different stories with 10 tasks each. For example, in "LaRacer" the player can perform tasks with known vehicles from other computer games, such as B. the Lotus series or Out Run , complete. Famous British vehicles are presented in "British Racing Green", and in "The world's fastest car rental" the player drives particularly rare or expensive sports cars, whereby on the one hand he has to adhere to a tight time limit, but on the other hand he has to deliver the vehicle in as undamaged condition as possible. The latter story also gives the player a regular income in the game after completing all 10 tasks for the first time. The amount of credits earned depends on the success of the completed tasks. What all stories have in common is that something is told about the background of the respective task or the vehicle while driving.

Graphically, as in the previous parts of the game series, great attention was paid to attention to detail. The representation of the landscape in the respective regions around Edinburgh , Bambrough Castle and Derwent Water has a very high recognition value. In some cases, the street layout and development on the edges of the building have even been reproduced true to the original.

As in its predecessors, the eponymous Horizon Festival acts as the venue. In events on the road and in the field, you can choose between over 450 cars from over 100 licensed manufacturers.

Availability

Forza Horizon 4 can be played with Windows 10, Xbox One (S), and Xbox One X. The game features on the PC and the Xbox One X native resolutions up to 4K . On the Xbox One X console, the player can choose between native 4K resolution with 30 FPS or with Full HD and 60 FPS. Freely adjustable graphics options are available on Microsoft Windows.

Available cars

The McLaren Senna is the cover vehicle of Forza Horizon 4.

In Forza Horizon 4 cars are more than 690 represented by over 100 manufacturers: Abarth , Acura , Alfa Romeo , Alumi Craft, AMC, Ariel , Ascari , Aston Martin , Audi , Austin-Healey , Auto Union , BAC, Bentley , BMW , Bowler, Bugatti , Buick , Cadillac , Can-Am, Caterham , Chevrolet , Chrysler , Citroën , Datsun , Dodge , Donkervoort , Eagle, Exomotive, Ferrari , Fiat , Ford , Formula Drift, Funco Motorsports, GMC , HDT, Hennessey , Hillman, Holden , Honda , Hoonigan , HSV , Hyundai , Infiniti , International, Italdesign , Jaguar , Jeep , KIA , Koenigsegg , KTM , Lamborghini , Lancia , Land Rover , Local Motors , Lola, Lotus , Maserati , Mazda , McLaren , Mercedes-AMG , Mercedes Benz , Mercury, Meyers, MG , Mini , Mitsubishi , Morgan , Morris, Mosler , Nissan , Oldsmobile , Opel , Pagani , Peel , Peugeot , Plymouth , Polaris , Pontiac , Porsche , Radical , RAM, Reliant , Renault , RJ Anderson, Saleen , Shelby , Spania GTA, Subaru , Sunbeam , Talbot , Tamo, Terradyne, Toyota , Triumph , TVR , Ultima, Vauxhall , Volkswagen , Volvo , W Motors and Willys .

There are also brands that don't count as real-world automakers: AMG Transport Dynamics (from the Halo computer game ), Hot Wheels (toy car maker), Lego (toy maker), and Top Gear ( BBC Two's television series on automobiles).

Versions

To Forza Horizon 4 are three different editions:

  • Standard Edition: The Standard Edition includes the main game and the Forza Horizon 4 - Formula Drift Car Pack.
  • Deluxe Edition: In addition to the Standard Edition, it includes the Forza Horizon 4 car pass .
  • Ultimate Edition: Contains the Deluxe Edition and also the “ Best of Bond ” car package, Forza Horizon 4 VIP, the first and second expansion for the main game.

There is also a demo version of the game and Xbox Game Pass subscribers can get the Standard Edition for free.

reception

The racing game received positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic it currently has an average rating of 92 out of 100 points. Above all, the large, varied game world was rated positively. The dynamic day and night changes and the new seasons were also rated positively. The fluctuating level of difficulty was negative. In January 2019 it was announced that over 7 million players have played the title to date.

Extensions

The expansion Fortune Island was released on December 13, 2018, adding extreme landscapes and weather conditions to the game. It is set on a fictional island in the remote northern part of Great Britain. It is included in the Ultimate Edition and costs just under 35 euros.

The Lego Speed ​​Champions expansion was shown for the first time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2019 and published a short time later. It expands the game world and cars with Lego objects. The price is 20 euros.

Web links

Individual evidence

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