Forza Impressions Thread

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Wed May 04, 2005 9:35 am

as soon as you get it, let us know what you think!
I have to wait for my Gamefly copy

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed May 04, 2005 10:43 am

JackB1 wrote:as soon as you get it, let us know what you think!
I have to wait for my Gamefly copy

That's what I'm doing...I'm done just buying games I may not play much after the first week or two.

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Wed May 04, 2005 12:12 pm

dbdynsty25 wrote:
JackB1 wrote:as soon as you get it, let us know what you think!
I have to wait for my Gamefly copy
That's what I'm doing...I'm done just buying games I may not play much after the first week or two.

That happens to be also especially when it comes to racing games. Nascar was the only exception but I haven't played that game in a few months now.

Badgun · Post by **Badgun** » Wed May 04, 2005 1:01 pm

I've ran about 6 races so far. I left the AI at default and I won one race, finished 2nd in one race, and 3rd in the rest.

The car handling so far feels real good and not as tough to control as in the demo. The game feels real polished.... from the menus to the garage it just feels like a game that a lot of time and effort went into it.

The graphics are no where near as nice as GT4 in 1080i, but they are serviceable. Parker was right when he said that Rallisport 2 looked better than this. Maybe it's low poly count or something, but the cars just don't look as sharp as in quite a few other racing games. If you're buying this expecting to be blown away by the graphics, you won't be.

I like the fact that there are no licenses (that I've seen). I always hated the GT series for making virtually half of the game inaccessible to me because I never could get the A and A international licenses.

Xbox Live is seamless. As soon as you finish a race, the top 3 times from Xbox Live are posted and then your rank as well. Even in the career menu, there is an option to race career races online. I haven't raced online yet, but I plan to in a few minutes.

The game does feel good, but I'll be honest...I haven't gotten that WOW factor I got like when I played TOCA 2 for the first time. Maybe some more time with it will blow me away, but nevertheless, it is a very solid title.

Boom · Post by **Boom** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:06 pm

Went in to work this morning at 4 AM just so I could get out early and pick this up. how fuggin sick is that?

Anyway......

I've created my profile, selected my location as Europe to start out my Career, purchased my Audi and have raced my first three races.

One comparison and one comparison only to GT4. No, this game does not look as good as GT4. It looks very good, but GT4 outshines it in the visuals department.

Now, I've got to tell you so far this is going to get at A LOT of play around here.

Career mode has somewhat of a RPG element into it as you gain levels based on your performance etc. One thing I really love about the game is that you get deducted money from your winnings based on how much damage you do to your car or how much you drive off of the track.

I left the assists on to start and can tell that I'm going to need to turn them off after a bit as it is clear that they controls are too forgiving out of the box.

AI cars are at times very aggressive and will bump you and at other times you can see them let off the gas and get in line if they don't get the pass before a narrow part of the track or tight turn comes is coming up.

More detailed impressions as I get more stick time, but right now I don't think PK and the others that are quite fired up for this have anything to worry about.

Does it match PK's hype and excitement level? s***, a night in the sack with Tiffany Thiessen doesn't match that... it's just not possible. He'll be happy though.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:10 pm

Boom wrote:Went in to work this morning at 4 AM just so I could get out early and pick this up. how fuggin sick is that?

Anyway......

I've created my profile, selected my location as Europe to start out my Career, purchased my Audi and have raced my first three races.

One comparison and one comparison only to GT4. No, this game does not look as good as GT4. It looks very good, but GT4 outshines it in the visuals department.

Now, I've got to tell you so far this is going to get at A LOT of play around here.

Career mode has somewhat of a RPG element into it as you gain levels based on your performance etc. One thing I really love about the game is that you get deducted money from your winnings based on how much damage you do to your car or how much you drive off of the track.

I left the assists on to start and can tell that I'm going to need to turn them off after a bit as it is clear that they controls are too forgiving out of the box.

AI cars are at times very aggressive and will bump you and at other times you can see them let off the gas and get in line if they don't get the pass before a narrow part of the track or tight turn comes is coming up.

More detailed impressions as I get more stick time, but right now I don't think PK and the others that are quite fired up for this have anything to worry about.

Does it match PK's hype and excitement level? s***, a night in the sack with Tiffany Thiessen doesn't match that... it's just not possible. He'll be happy though.

Tiffany Thiessen.....what I wouldn't give for 10 minutes with her!

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:12 pm

tjung0831 wrote:Tiffany Thiessen.....what I wouldn't give for 10 minutes with her!

Yeah, five years ago, before she got fat.

matthewk · Post by **matthewk** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:14 pm

Speaking of Tiff, whatever happend to that show on Fox she was on? It wasn't very original, but I liked that show (and her), and now they're gone

BTW, count me among the Forza-heads. Gamestop let me trade in my opened Wrestlemania for it today

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:19 pm

dbdynsty25 wrote:
tjung0831 wrote:Tiffany Thiessen.....what I wouldn't give for 10 minutes with her!
Yeah, five years ago, before she got fat.

I saw her not to long ago on something...she didn't look to fat to me. At least she'll be a "pretty" fat girl when the time comes.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:19 pm

Fastlane (Tiff's last show) was awesome...I was pissed it got cancelled. It got horrible ratings apparently.

AcemanPR · Post by **AcemanPR** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:25 pm

I raced three races at lunch too, but turned off all the assists. My first race was with a Class D car. My wheels never left the track, and I came in first place. My next two races were with Class C cars. I was all over the place, coming in 8th and in 4th place. There was quite a difference in the handling between the 3 vehicles I drove. I like that.

One thing that is certainly worth mentioning is the AI. In my 3 shorts races thus far, I've seen the AI do alot of different things. Some cars have tried to run me off the road, some have slowed down to avoid hitting me, and I've seen AI cars battling with each other to get position. Looks like a very good mix. Also, the couple times I did get hit from behind, I was not given any lap penalty.

Boom is correct in that GT4 does look better than Forza. However, Forza certainly isn't sore on the eyes either.

Hard to gauge a feel of a game after 3 races, but I really like what I've seen thus far.

Fshguy · Post by **Fshguy** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:37 pm

dbdynsty25 wrote:Fastlane (Tiff's last show) was awesome...I was pissed it got cancelled. It got horrible ratings apparently.

Actually it was "Good Morning Miami", but maybe we should start another thread for it...

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:43 pm

I sacrificed lunch to run out and pick up my pre-ordered copy, but no time to remove the cellophane and play.

With all apologies to Phil Collins, "Tonight, tonight ... oooooooooooo!"

Out,
PK

Boom · Post by **Boom** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:12 pm

Been playing some online and loving every minute of it.

Hooked up with some cool randoms actually and we've been doing a little point-to-point and now circuit.

Started out doing it with all the assists on, no damage etc, but now the fun has really started.

Turned tire wear, fual, damage etc and it's pure f***in heaven!

boners up gents!

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:15 pm

Boom wrote:Been playing some online and loving every minute of it.

Hooked up with some cool randoms actually and we've been doing a little point-to-point and now circuit.

Started out doing it with all the assists on, no damage etc, but now the fun has really started.

Turned tire wear, fual, damage etc and it's pure f***in heaven!

boners up gents!

Better than Toca2 at this point?

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:17 pm

I don't watch racing and don't know a gearbox from a whatever else there is.

I'm digging the game. I like Toca better, but its probably because I'm having to start out with these cars that only get up to 80 or so mph. I'm sure once I move up, I'll have a blast. Online career is pretty cool, racing with your buds, but I'm preferring the offline career. Haven't tried just a random room of guys racing for the heck of it yet.

Boom · Post by **Boom** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:24 pm

Weaver2005 wrote:
Boom wrote:Been playing some online and loving every minute of it.

Hooked up with some cool randoms actually and we've been doing a little point-to-point and now circuit.

Started out doing it with all the assists on, no damage etc, but now the fun has really started.

Turned tire wear, fual, damage etc and it's pure f***in heaven!

boners up gents!
Better than Toca2 at this point?

I think so. The racing, physics and online interface is just top notch through and through.

Been awhile since I've played TOCA, so my mind may be blurred. At the moment though, I'm giving the nod to FORZA

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:27 pm

I just got back from lunch with my copy of Forza. Thanks to Frys I was able to get it for $34.99. If I could #$@% a store I think Frys would be my first choice. I won't be able to play it until my wife and daughter go to bed though so I'm in for a long evening.

matthewk · Post by **matthewk** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:35 pm

Fshguy wrote:
dbdynsty25 wrote:Fastlane (Tiff's last show) was awesome...I was pissed it got cancelled. It got horrible ratings apparently.
Actually it was "Good Morning Miami", but maybe we should start another thread for it...

Fastlane was the one I was thinking of. Damn, miss that show. Never heard of Good Morning Miami though.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:40 pm

matthewk wrote:
Fshguy wrote:
dbdynsty25 wrote:Fastlane (Tiff's last show) was awesome...I was pissed it got cancelled. It got horrible ratings apparently.
Actually it was "Good Morning Miami", but maybe we should start another thread for it...
Fastlane was the one I was thinking of. Damn, miss that show. Never heard of Good Morning Miami though.

Tiffani must be a real heartbreaker because two of the actors she's dated in the past ended up committing suicide.

Boom · Post by **Boom** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:40 pm

Just raced a 5 lap race at Rio De Janeiro.

8 man field, no fuggin lag what-so-ever! Game just keeps on getting better.

spooky157 · Post by **spooky157** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:45 pm

matthewk wrote: Fastlane was the one I was thinking of. Damn, miss that show. Never heard of Good Morning Miami though.

Good Morning Miami was a really bad NBC sitcom. I think they tried plugging that between Friends and Will and Grace for about 3 weeks before they gave up.

Back to Forza, anybody notice an area for Downloadable Content?

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:47 pm

ScoopBrady wrote:I just got back from lunch with my copy of Forza. Thanks to Frys I was able to get it for $34.99. If I could #$@% a store I think Frys would be my first choice. I won't be able to play it until my wife and daughter go to bed though so I'm in for a long evening.

Oh, same here. Coffee at 11 tonight, man!

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:48 pm

spooky157 wrote:Back to Forza, anybody notice an area for Downloadable Content?

Not that it's the most accurate indicator, but the Downloadable Content area on the back of the case is grayed out. So maybe there isn't any planned.

Take care,
PK

vinny-b · Post by **vinny-b** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:48 pm

Boom wrote:Just raced a 5 lap race at Rio De Janeiro.

8 man field, no fuggin lag what-so-ever! Game just keeps on getting better.

boom: are you able to see the statue of Christ, on the mountain (in the background of the Rio track) ?

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