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Forza 2 is worth the money. I've never been one to get all that interested in racing games, so I was a bit skeptical about this one to say the least. I was proven very wrong, however. The night I began playing hours just rolled by completely unnoticed, which I consider a true sign of a great game. The only thing I can think of that's somewhat bad is the soundtrack, but if you've got some songs loaded onto your hard drive it doesn't really matter, does it? Racing fan or not, check this one out.
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...But it helps. First off this is the best racing game on the market to date. If you're like me and you thoroughly enjoyed Gran Turismo 3 and were thoroughly disappointed by GT 4, this is the game GT 4 should have been. As soon as I popped this into my disc tray I couldn't stop playing it until I had finished Career mode. Upon completion of Career mode I thought I was done and put this game on the shelf. When I popped it back in a few months later I discovered online racing and the online auction house.
Online racing: this is the game's forte. You can always outsmart the in game AI, but racing other people online is a true challenge. If you REALLY want to be put to shame, then sign up for an online tournament. If you thought you were a good driver, this will show you that there is always someone better. Also check out the online leader boards for each class and each track. If you want to work your way to the top this has replay-ability written all over it.
Modifications and tuning: this is where an engineering degree can be useful. This game is all about balance. If your car has more horsepower than it can handle you'll just smoke your tires and not be able to brake and corner. If you focus solely on suspension and brakes you'll get passed in the straights. Then comes the tuning: this is where the engineering degree comes in handy. You can spend HOURS tuning your car. Forza 2 really rewards those who spend a lot of time tuning. Make one small adjustment, and then run several laps to see how it affects your time.
Damage: this is what sets it apart from the crowd. This really forces you to drive just like in real life. You can gently nudge other cars occasionally, but other than that contact with walls and other cars can drastically affect your car's ability to drive. Of course if you'd rather the game not be so challenging, you can always change damage from "simulation" to "limited" or even "cosmetic". Forza 2 allows you to make the racing as difficult or as easy as you prefer.
Customization: You can modify the outside of your car just as much as the inside. Not only can you add spoilers and body kits, you can also add an array of shapes to make any design you can think of. Then you can sell it in the online auction house. Finally I can get my ebay fix without spending real money.
If you want a game that's a constant quest to improve your car and improve your driving skills, this is the game for you. I can't think of a single flaw with this game. My only complaint is that Forza 2 makes me want to get a racing wheel, because that would be a lot smoother than driving with analog sticks. This is the serious racer that Xbox 360 needed.
Edit: After months of playing online I finally found a flaw: other people. Just like driving on the highway, there are always idiots who drive way too slow and those who drive way too fast, both of which seem to change lanes without little to no room to do so. In one weekend of online tournaments I met both extremes. My first encounter was with a guy who would do anything to disable my car in order to beat me. As I passed him the first time on a straight he performed a PIT maneuver on me (youtube: PIT maneuver). Being the better driver I caught up to him and passed him again this time he slammed into the back of me at full speed as I slowed down for the last turn of the lap. I passed him again and he rear ended me again.
Later that weekend I met the other extreme: someone who raced clean and was intolerant of any touching whatsoever. I didn't realize he felt that way until the third race when I blocked him from passing and he hit me anyway. He immediately left the race and sent me a message demanding I drive clean from now on. Forza 2 is still a great game, but some people take it way too seriously.
If you want a racing game that doesn't take itself way too seriously, then check out Juiced 2: HIN. It is the total opposite of Forza 2. Where Forza is all about handling and never losing traction, Juiced rewards you for power sliding through turns. Where the car physics in Forza are painfully realistic, Juiced is comically unrealistic. Where Forza has an online auction house, Juiced has pink slip races and drift contests. Unfortunately where Forza has a strong online community, Juiced has very few players online at a given time.
The bottom line: Forza 2 is a great game, but just like in real life other people can ruin your fun.
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A game with great graphics and life like gameplay. It gives you the opportunity to buy parts and modify your cars. Tuning your car becomes a must, which is fun. Real, known, popular engine swaps are available. You'll need the skills to successfully win races. Aimed towards serious racers/gamers.
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I bought a 360 because of this game.
I couldnt stop playing it until I beat it and Im almost done with it.
The amount of tweaks and tuning is so amazing. Game is very in depth and I cant play any other racing game but this.
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I got this free with xbox elite a few months ago had no plans on playing it. I finished assassins creed and was looking for another game to explore and was tired of first person shooters. So what the heck, I picked up a logitech racing wheel and I been hooked ever since.
Goes into alot of detail on the car parts you can purchase with points picked up from wins. You can buy, trade auction cars through Xbox live.
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