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Automaker hints at new MS racing game in 2014, likely Forza Horizon 2
- Thread starter chadskin
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Ok, I wouldn't use that game as an indication of anything.
Not sure what that link is about, but its not a Microsoft game.
Anyways, where did Microsoft say Horizon 2 is coming out on 360?
It's a different game.
Hello Worldsfactory.net, it's not nice of you to cut the Forzacentral watermark out of the source picture and paint the story as if it was yours. I'm in no way affiliated to Forzacentral but that's just a little bit pathetic.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
While Horizon is Forza in name, it really isn't so I wouldn't classify it as a yearly franchise, because then you are comparing it to a game like Assassin's Creed or COD.
They only slapped the Forza tag on it so it would sell more.
This is no doubt Horizon 2, and Horizon 1 was amazing, so I'm looking forward to this for sure.
I know... truth hurts sometimes.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
If this is Horizon 2 by Playground again, then it isn't 1st party.
soundscream
Member
It uses Forza assets as well there is a connection between the 2 games, but its not a straight a-b connection.
That link says that Super Time Force is still coming to the 360.
Also Horizon 2 coming on 360? what are you talking about? Dabanton asked if Super Time Force is a Xbone title now and I replied to that.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Well ya they use similar assets, Turn 10 collaborated with Playground, but what I'm saying, is that Forza 4 and Horizon 1 are different games and don't fall into the yearly repetition class that other games that get yearly renditions do (COD, AC, Sports, ect).
At least to me :/
John Caboose
Member
I had more fun with Forza Horizon than I had with any other Forza game. Maybe even all others combined. I'm looking forward to the next game from Playground.
soundscream
Member
For sure, but its not just slapping the Forza name on it as you originally said.
GlamFM
Banned
Which will be worthless since Horizon is open world and Drive Club isn´t.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
Meh. Horizon is a great game but for me there is far too much crossover with the main Forza series.
I would much rather the development time and budget be spent on a good contrasting game from Forza like PGR.
To be more precise I would prefer them to go on a three yearly development cycle - Forza, PGR and Rallisport Challenge. Two games of each per generation.
I would much rather the development time and budget be spent on a good contrasting game from Forza like PGR.
To be more precise I would prefer them to go on a three yearly development cycle - Forza, PGR and Rallisport Challenge. Two games of each per generation.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
True, I'll admit that me saying that didn't paint the whole picture of what I was really trying to say. Apologies
And if Horizon which was their first 360 game is any indication then I bet Horizon 2 will look comparable to Drive Club even if Horizon 2 will be open world and on weaker hardware.
The guys at Playground are really talented and I can't wait to see what they can do with a much stronger hardware than the 360.
Would probably be the greatest thing ever. Too bad it won't happen :/
GlamFM
Banned
And if Horizon which was their first 360 game is any indication then I bet Horizon 2 will look comparable to Drive Club even if Horizon 2 will be open world and on weaker hardware.
The guys at Playground are really talented and I can't wait to see what they can do with a much stronger hardware than the 360.
Horizon was my GOTY 2012. I refer to it as "Racing Crack".
Opus Angelorum
Member
Hype! Going to look crazy good on the Xbox One.
dreamcastfan
Member
Goodness I hope they add dynamic WEATHER to the next forza title. Seems almost silly it hasn't been put in at this point. I love the series, but it is time to add things like this, IMO.
GitarooMan
Member
Ha, I feel the exact opposite. I much prefer forests, mountains, canyons, etc. to city driving.
I played it last year but it's my favorite racing game of last gen along with PGR4, spent more than 40hrs on it and had a blast. The only thing that's holding back my hype is that the Xbone may not be available here in Eastern Europe this year, hopefully I'm wrong. :/
SolidSnakeUS
Member
Now with more microtransactions!
I think more than anything I dislike the open world part. You spend more time hoping you don't miss a turn than properly executing one.
Hell, I don't know what it was. All I know is I played Horizon for like 10% of the time I've played any other Forza.
soundscream
Member
Booooooring
GitarooMan
Member
I can definitely see that. Having to look a lot at a minimap when racing in an open world to make sure you don't miss a turn is something I don't enjoy. Subtle indicators on screen are definitely better (I don't love things like massive flashing arrows that some games employ though).
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
This is why you don't have a house.
REMEMBER CITADEL
Banned
I was actually surprised by how different Horizon felt from the main series. I love PGR, and I would really want it to make a comeback, but not at the expense of Horizon. As great as PGR was, I have to say I enjoyed Horizon just as much, if not more.
If Horizon 2 and Bugbear's new game both launch in 2014, I'll be in racing heaven.
There's a GPS system telling you when to make a turn, I really had no problem with it.
You clearly haven't played Forza Horizon, have you?
BruiserBear
Banned
Yup. I think that is definitely their plan going forward.
This is from the "What system did you play the most in 2013?" thread:
Most possible scenario is that he hasn't played the game.
Tallshortman
Member
MS is going to run forza into the ground with yearly releases (and microtransactions).