Schmick
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Its possible that Forza Horizon 5 maybe the best Horizon game to date when it is released later in November. And that's a pretty big thing when you consider that 3 and 4 have scored into the 90s on Metacritic. If it materialises that FH5 surpasses the previous games then surely this is the year a racing game is rewarded GOTY.
Racing games don't seem to fair well despite critical acclaim (Forza, GT, Mario Kart, NFS, Burnout). I think there are two games that have been rewarded GOTY, Mario Kart 8 and Gran Turismo 3.
Why is that racing games generally are not considered? Is it because they simply are not as good the other contenders? Or the frequency they continue to release at means they are simply not being innovative enough compared to the previous iteration.
Forza Horizon 5 has already been shown to have the best graphics in a game so far. Sound, which has always been a weakness in earlier games, seems to be improved greatly. And Horizon have always brilliant gameplay and content.
Playground Games are one of the best in the industry. Perhaps time to get the recognition they deserve.
Racing games don't seem to fair well despite critical acclaim (Forza, GT, Mario Kart, NFS, Burnout). I think there are two games that have been rewarded GOTY, Mario Kart 8 and Gran Turismo 3.
Why is that racing games generally are not considered? Is it because they simply are not as good the other contenders? Or the frequency they continue to release at means they are simply not being innovative enough compared to the previous iteration.
Forza Horizon 5 has already been shown to have the best graphics in a game so far. Sound, which has always been a weakness in earlier games, seems to be improved greatly. And Horizon have always brilliant gameplay and content.
Playground Games are one of the best in the industry. Perhaps time to get the recognition they deserve.