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Digital Foundry impressions on Forza Horizon 5
- Thread starter HeisenbergFX4
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There's no chance a first party Xbox One game is releasing in 2023 or 2024 depending on their cycle. That's what the cloud is for.
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Topher
Gold Member
They both "target native 4k"
Presumed native resolution for both. Pixel counting is hard but it's native in both from what they've seen.
Fahdis
Member
So you're telling me you could have just enjoyed the FH5 thread without having to mention things that physically hurt you like when someone shows you a DC Physical Case in real life. But some of you chose to downplay gamers that love a LAST GEN game in the thread for no reason. Its nice to play victim bruh, go play it somewhere else. Yes, people can like DC and FH at the same time. Also, thanks, seems like Ive been promoted to being a cult leader from a fanboy it seems
. Ok, jan. Now please stick to the thread topic.
Fredrik
Member
The water is deformed going by this video, maybe not with proper water physics though, but you’re still mostly driving ontop of the terrain. There is so much they could do in this area. How the tires, suspension and mud all interact and work together in Mudrunners/Snowrunners makes all big racing games look bad.
Bulletbrain
Member
Probably tough to do without a serious hit to resolution and settings.
Bulletbrain
Member
It will probably help if you don't have so much of your identity wrapped up with a game. Chillax. Besides I was just answering a question someone else raisedSo you're telling me you could have just enjoyed the FH5 thread without having to mention things that physically hurt you like when someone shows you a DC Physical Case in real life. But some of you chose to downplay gamers that love a LAST GEN game in the thread for no reason. Its nice to play victim bruh, go play it somewhere else. Yes, people can like DC and FH at the same time. Also, thanks, seems like Ive been promoted to being a cult leader from a fanboy it seems
Neo_game
Member
If it is 4K they have wasted resources IMO and can do 120fps mode as well by lowering resolution. May be 1440P high fidelity mode at 60fps as well is a option.
Bernd Lauert
Banned
And hopefully current-gen exclusive. And maybe on the XSX Pro... oh boy.
VectorVictor
Member
Yes and no.
The complete sandbox had to be designed for FH5. Play modes and cars? Yeah they can reuse those assets, especially since they spent years recording them in 4K for future Forza games…not unlike what Poly did themselves for future GT games.
As good as Demon Souls was, graphically, they didn’t have to create levels or a sandbox to play in—it was already done for them. It was a quick, well done shine job for Sony’s console launch. Completely different than FH5’s situation.
And FH5 is truly a next gen title, even if it runs on XB1. I mean, people still consider the next GoW and HZD titles to be next gen, even though they’re coming out in PS4. The game looks like the best next gen title out there, bar none.
I get that this may grind your gears if all you have is a PS5, but those of us that are console agnostic are loving the effort on MS’ side.
The complete sandbox had to be designed for FH5. Play modes and cars? Yeah they can reuse those assets, especially since they spent years recording them in 4K for future Forza games…not unlike what Poly did themselves for future GT games.
As good as Demon Souls was, graphically, they didn’t have to create levels or a sandbox to play in—it was already done for them. It was a quick, well done shine job for Sony’s console launch. Completely different than FH5’s situation.
And FH5 is truly a next gen title, even if it runs on XB1. I mean, people still consider the next GoW and HZD titles to be next gen, even though they’re coming out in PS4. The game looks like the best next gen title out there, bar none.
I get that this may grind your gears if all you have is a PS5, but those of us that are console agnostic are loving the effort on MS’ side.
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Barakov
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Aguero9320
Member
Can’t wait for this, far and away the most impressive game of this gen visually it seems.
I’m going to try it on both Series X and PC I think, just to see the difference (if any). My 2080 Super rarely gets a workout… My 77” C1 arrives next Saturday too, just in time.
I’m going to try it on both Series X and PC I think, just to see the difference (if any). My 2080 Super rarely gets a workout… My 77” C1 arrives next Saturday too, just in time.
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There's particles for water splashing and kinda like wakes but it doesn't wrap 'around' the tire if you get what I mean. It looks fine for a racer but yeah
Bulletbrain
Member
Another thing I've noticed from this video is how PG still hasn't sorted out a proper replay framework. There was one sequence which showed the same fixed follow replay camera from 4. Have no idea why this is so hard to implement.
If I can get 4K/60 (or even 3K/60) at the recommend specs with my gear I'll be happy. FH4 if I remember I had to do a lot of jiggering to a decent 60 setup. If not 4K/30 with all the graphical bells and whistles is also fine (particularly if that dynamic optimization is in the PC build of the game).
DS 2020 was just a reskin. . .what in the world? You can disagree with the idea that DS was a next-gen showcase, but calling it a reskin is so reductive to what a remake is actually doing and really hurts your last point.
Maybe they've already tried that and found it lacking? I don't think developers go out of their way to deliver a product that is punching well below it's weight class.
DS 2020 was just a reskin. . .what in the world? You can disagree with the idea that DS was a next-gen showcase, but calling it a reskin is so reductive to what a remake is actually doing and really hurts your last point.
Maybe they've already tried that and found it lacking? I don't think developers go out of their way to deliver a product that is punching well below it's weight class.
kyliethicc
Member
Both modes are 4K on X and 2K on S. With DRS at times.
sircaw
Banned
yep, that's fucking cool.
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
I just watched this on my oled and my god. This is hands down the best looking game ever made. It's ridiculous!
M1chl
Currently Gif and Meme Champion
Forza Horizon, from the very first one, was and is shit which makes me feel alive. In my history even express on this site, it means quite a lot.
I am fighting to not express in every thread about this game.
sircaw
Banned
i am not into car games at all, just not my cup of tea, i did however play some Burnout Paradise, i really liked that game.
I also played a dirt rally game on ps3 i think, it was at a friend's house, i liked that too for what it was.
Glad you're looking forward to this.
It does look very pretty and the weather effects look ace
SenjutsuSage
Banned
Honestly, what else really is there to say about this? It's a stunner. Both the quality mode and the 60fps mode are running at native 4K it sounds like and not a single dip in fps. Microsoft hit the jackpot when they acquired these guys.
Saber
Gold Member
Thats pretty interesting. I would try risk myself inside one of those, though I would be pretty much lost in there.
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DonJuanSchlong
Banned
Gamo looks bonkers
Is this Crysis new DLC vehicles? Crytek did a great job with the engine!
M1chl
Currently Gif and Meme Champion
It's not just about racing tho. Have you ever went into car, just to feel the freedom? Because that's what Horizon does. And it's shame to be exclusive.
Also large part is obviously music, I know people, personally, who has their tracks inside the part 4 FHs. I knew few people in the team and yeah.
For me this is really big thing.
Sosokrates
Report me if I continue to console war
Theres a lot more to say. Im sure DF will go more in depth on the lighting, particle and LOD technology in there final analysis.
Gediminas
Banned
lostinblue
Banned
I hope they call the Xbox One base version an impossible port.
Wheres the lie though that's info straight from the video and an opinion at the end
MaulerX
Member
This is absolutely insane
And a side topic. These guys are making Fable.
One thing that always impressed me about Playground is their ability to to focus on framerates and build the game around that. Not the other way around. The end results are great looking games with impeccable framerates.
That they're making Fable has me stoked. It'll definitely be an achievement purely from a technical standpoint.
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
This game is winning all the best graphics of 2021 awards. Hands down. Its absolutely nuts!
Fredrik
Member
Yeah I love the freedom! My kids actually love this IP too almost as much as me just because of all the crazy driving you can do outside of the races. It’s one of the games we often play as a family, I’ve had them playing with a steering wheel almost as if they’re taking driving lessons lol
Edgelord79
Gold Member
This looks magnificent. Best looking game I've seen on both consoles yet. Not a racing fan, but will be playing this.
Epic Sax CEO
Banned
60fps is the fluidity you expect from a game.
You see, standard movie framerate is low with blur, the smooth movement from high fps games looks very different, so performance mode is what you expect from a game these days, but quality mode with 30fps... because they "fixed" the blur from previous games it not looks incredible smooth despite the low framerate, it has that feel of a movie. With the higher resolution and extra details of that mode it's an experience worth playing, many gamers may prefer to play at quality mode for how good it looks and feels (there's low input lag). This may be reinforced byt the mandatory restart to change modes. Because you can't see the change is framerate immediately like in other games the change don't feel jarring.
Edgelord79
Gold Member
There is none. They are just reaction hunting through the use of a gif. Pretty common.
There’s a 60fps option. It’s mentioned multiple times by DF. I have no idea why console warriors are concern trolling about 30fps when anyone who wants 60fps can switch to that option.
Game looks fantastic across the board.
I'm glad to see they're offering options for a 30fps high fidelity mode for those that just like eye candy in addition to the 60fps high framerate mode. Game looks great regardless. I don't get why people are so up in arms about an extra mode they don't have to ever even try if they don't want to.
I'm glad to see they're offering options for a 30fps high fidelity mode for those that just like eye candy in addition to the 60fps high framerate mode. Game looks great regardless. I don't get why people are so up in arms about an extra mode they don't have to ever even try if they don't want to.
CatLady
Selfishly plays on Xbox Purr-ies X
That looks so incredible. Every time I watch Horizon videos it makes me wish I was good at and liked driving games. The world, art and graphics are just on a whole different level.
3liteDragon
Member
Not even into racing games but despite slightly visible pop-in, this looks amazing.
M1chl
Currently Gif and Meme Champion
Yes, that's why I am here
Can't help if you don't like them, but Forza has a ton of accessibility and difficulty options to let you customize how difficult the game is. There's lots of content beyond racing to take part in and progress all the same.
They got the same access as all the other gameplay you can find on YouTube. They're discussing graphics which is easier to compare when it's coming from cutscenes and somewhat static routes. Aka the intro.
Why are you upset when you can look elsewhere for what you desire