Likewise, having driven through truly challenging sections like the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca for real, I can really appreciate just how much effort Turn 10 has gone to in order to recreate the experience in Forza. Praise also has to go to the audio engineers who have captured some of the most intoxicating engine sounds and reproduced them in the game.
Quit a lot actually. Cars and races are split into classes, and cars can only enter races if their class matches that of the event. If you choose to go overboard with your modding, your car will jump to the next class and thus be ineligible for your current race series — genius!
Forza 3 makes the whole concept of modifying your car more simple too, with the Quick Upgrade option. If you select Quick Upgrade, a balanced set of modifications will be applied, taking your car close to the limit of its class without pushing it over. Of course you can still do all your modifications manually if you prefer, but I found the Quick Upgrade option to be pretty effective. Also, if Quick Upgrade leaves you with a bit of headroom, you can always add one or two mods of your own on top.
Another nice touch is that when you finish a race you get experience points for both yourself and the car you drive. As your car gains experience levels, you get discounts on mods as well as new cars as gifts from manufacturers. This prompts you into using a variety of cars, rather than just sticking with one that you like, and gives the game a more lasting appeal.
The cost of each car depends on its performance level and its rarity — a Porsche Carrera 2. The career mode is also thoughtfully put together, spurring you on to reach that next World Championship race, or even finish the current racing season. Unlike some games where you just end up collecting a dizzying array of cars, Forza 3 challenges you to use pretty much every car in your garage.
Driver AI is always a bugbear in racing games, but again Turn 10 has done a good job. Going back to the single player game, Turn 10 has added a new killer feature — rewind. Note that the game discourages contact with other cars, leveling cash penalties at the end of the race for any damage incurred. The game lets you select whether you want driving aids to help you with auto-braking and gear-shifting, and such, or if you want more of a real simulation experience.
Cars can smash into one another and take damage that affects both their cosmetics and performance. Drivers are never injured in crashes. It is possible to hear other players swear in an online multiplayer match, but I didn't hear any profanity in our testing. The game features hundreds of real-world car licences. There are also in-game ads billboards, primarily from companies like Puma. Parents need to know that there is little to be concerned about with Forza Motorsport 3.
However, keep in mind that players using the online mode can communicate with one another via headsets, and there is no one moderating what's being said during online multiplayer matches.
We didn't hear anything inappropriate in our testing, but the potential exists. Also be aware that while vehicles get banged up and can even break down after an accident, the drivers always go unscathed. This could give children unrealistic expectations as to the consequences of high speed car crashes. Add your rating See all 2 parent reviews.
Add your rating See all 17 kid reviews. This Xbox exclusive lets you slip behind the wheel of tune-able dream machines -- be it an American muscle car, sleek European sports coupe or high-tech Asian import -- and tackle more than real-world tracks road courses from around the world.
While the game offers truly photo-realistic graphics featuring 10 times the car detail over its predecessor and with many more camera angles to choose such as a "cockpit" view , its savvy UK developers also made the cars feel like the real deal thanks to authentic physics and handling. That said, those who need driving assists can turn them on with the press of a button. Plus, if you really screw up on a turn you can hit the "back" button to rewind the race a few seconds.
Easily the finest racing game of the year. Racing fans waiting for a thrilling racing sim with all the trimmings won't be disappointed with this deep driving simulator. In addition to multiple solo races, Xbox Live subscribers can take advantage of 8-player matches and tournaments over the Internet, along with downloadable extras and the ability to share custom paint jobs with other racers.
Taking the game online brings it to a whole new level, and the races are fast and furious despite the fact you might be driving against players across the country. If you must buy one racing game this year, Forza Motorsport 3 is it.
Online interaction: This game allows for open voice communication between players, which could result in children hearing inappropriate language or swapping personal information.
Also, players can create their own "vinyl" car decorations and sell them to others via virtual money. These vinyls could contain inappropriate images or words. Common Sense Media does not recommend open online play for children under 12 years of age. The online interactions can be a blast for adults, though. Families can talk about whether they prefer over-the-top arcade racing games -- where you can do things in a car you can't do in real life -- or the challenge of a real simulation.
This game is more of the latter, though there are many aids you can turn on to help win races. Families can also discuss the consequences of vehicular accidents. Forza Motorsport 3 's depiction of crashes suggests that cars can smash into solid barriers at speeds in excess of miles per hour without its occupant suffering any sort of serious injury. What do you think would happen to a real-world driver who experienced a similar sort of accident?
Parents who have teens learning to drive may want to consider a study that suggests playing some racing games can lead to taking more driving risks in real life and share it with their children. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. See how we rate.
Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. Thank you for your support. Our ratings are based on child development best practices. Hated Wait Yes, these sections are simple to muck with, offering mostly clear explanations of what each tuning characteristic does, and Turn 10 offers a handy benchmarking option, but I was hoping for some suggested tuning options.
Fortunately, the community appears to be picking up the slack. As you might have gathered, I am not the driving sim authority capable of deeming whether Forza Motorsport 3 is the "definitive" racing game of this generation. What I can tell you is that the game, including its single-player Season Play mode and its ample online multiplayer modes, are incredibly fun to play, whether you prefer to keep the accelerator jammed or watch telemetry data tell you just how mangled your 10, credit tire upgrade has become over the course of a 34 lap endurance race.
This is a beautiful, broad package, one that was surprising in its most personally important aspect—how fun Forza 3 was to play. It may or may not be definitive, but Forza 3 is a must have for the Xbox owning driving enthusiast.
And maybe even the casual Sunday driver. A copy of the game was given to us by the publisher for reviewing purposes. Played through three seasons of career mode, played multiple online multiplayer races of each type. Confused by our reviews? Read our review FAQ. It's Grid. Thats arcade.
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