Forza Horizon
About the Game
Forza Horizon is the fifth game in the racing series but is considered an arcade spin-off rather than a true simulation entry. It is done by a different development team but with the original developers involved. It introduces an open world concept to the series similar to Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012), Burnout Paradise and FUEL . It has a day and night cycle and it is set in Colorado, USA, where players participates in the fictitious Horizon Festival with a light story.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The Horizontal Festival is a central location on the map that acts as a hub to buy new cars, sign up for new events, get paint jobs etc. After a short race to get access to the event, players are free to leave at any time and explore the surroundings. While the realistic physics the games are known for along with the large variety of cars are retained, novelties include AI traffic with a more forgiving crash system, off-road racing on dirt tracks, and a looser atmosphere with announcers, rivals that shout one-liners, radio DJs on three stations, and an audience at the festival. players start as the last of 250 competitors and has to make his way up by participating in races and gaining popularity.
Standout Features
- These can be combined into combos and they contribute to a global popularity level, provide credits and consequently open up new events.
- Vehicles can also drive through fields and use shortcuts by breaking through barriers or other obstacles.
- Certain ones are hidden as barn find cars.
- Once discovered, they can be restored and are added to the roster.
- Tokens can also be spent on a treasure map to reveal the location of hidden vehicles without having to search them.
- There are also still different performance upgrades at the festival's mechanic Dak that can lift the slowest vehicles to the higher classes, but the vehicles cannot be customized further anymore.
- Upgrades can be done manually or automatically, and the game provides a warning when players attempts to join a race with a vehicle that is not powerful enough.
- Also kept are the different types of driving assistance that can be toggled.
Modes & Ways to Play
Multiplayer includes regular races through different lobbies based on the skill level. Next to the regular races there are King games of tag in open environments such as a warehouse or a golf course, Infected where one player has to hunt down survivors to infect them and have them join the infected team, and cooperative challenges in a free-roam mode with the entire game world. A final game mode is called Cat and mouse. Some game elements can only be unlocked in the multiplayer portion.
Player support includes Internet, Co-Op, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), and Team.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Forza Horizon | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Playground Games Ltd | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Turn 10 Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Fireproof Studios Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | sample & hold Ltd | United States | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Goldtooth Creative Agency, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Audiomotion Studios Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Cubic Motion Limited | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | iZotope, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Voice Production by | Side UK Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Firelight Technologies Pty. Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Playground Games Ltd | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Turn 10 Studios | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Microsoft S. de R.L. de C.V. | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Fireproof Studios Ltd. | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | sample & hold Ltd | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Goldtooth Creative Agency, Inc. | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Audiomotion Studios Ltd. | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Cubic Motion Limited | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | iZotope, Inc. | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Firelight Technologies Pty. Ltd. | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Playground Games Ltd | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Turn 10 Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Fireproof Studios Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | sample & hold Ltd | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Goldtooth Creative Agency, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Audiomotion Studios Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Cubic Motion Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | iZotope, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Voice Production by | Side UK Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Firelight Technologies Pty. Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Playground Games Ltd | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Turn 10 Studios | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Fireproof Studios Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | sample & hold Ltd | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Goldtooth Creative Agency, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Audiomotion Studios Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Cubic Motion Limited | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | iZotope, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Voice Production by | Side UK Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Firelight Technologies Pty. Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Playground Games Ltd | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Turn 10 Studios | Germany | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Dhruva Interactive | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Fireproof Studios Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Glass Egg Digital Media Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Pearl Digital Entertainment | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | RABCAT Computer Graphics GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | sample & hold Ltd | Germany | MobyGames |
| Cutscenes by | Goldtooth Creative Agency, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Audiomotion Studios Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Motion Capture by | Cubic Motion Limited | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Sound by | iZotope, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Voice Production by | Side UK Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Firelight Technologies Pty. Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Download | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Kinect Compatible | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Racing/Steering Wheel | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Force Feedback | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Racing/Steering Wheels Supported | Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Internet | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2-8 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | File Sharing | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Chat | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Commands | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Xbox One | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Playground Games | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-23 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2012-10-23 | Mexico | MobyGames |
| 2012-10-26 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2012-10-26 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| 2012-10-26 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2012-10-26 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2012-10-23 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 23, 2012 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 26, 2012 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 885370404524 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 25070868837 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 885370404548 | Mexico | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 885370488104 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| asin | B0050SYDEQ | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 131608132 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 885370404524 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 885370405484 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 885370405484 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 885370488104 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 885370404678 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
