Review: Forza Motorsport 4, Platform: Xbox 360.Creating the best racing simulation game for XBOX 360 in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the recent trend of action games is not easy. Added with the shadow of Gran Turismo 5, which was so successful as a racing simulation game on the PS3. However, Forza Motorsport 4 has a surefire recipe so it could be a new hope for XBOX 360 gamers who crave this kind of game. A variety of exciting races, the simulation can be set, the display quality graphics (excellent) beautiful, interesting and unique features make the Forza 4 as a game that should not be missed.
Cars Showcase in Auto VistaRacing simulation games, of course revolves around the race by using a super-cool and fast cars. However, what makes this game unique and more attractive when compared to the others? Forza 4 provides a feature called Auto Vista! Your next question must be: What is Auto Vista? This feature is basically a showcase of some car options that can be played in the game. However, Auto Vista is not just a regular showcase. Because, you can interact with the car!
What kind of interactions you can do in this mode? First, you can admire the beauty of a car and a beautiful curve. To support your satisfaction, all the cars that exist in Vista Auto made more detail and have exceptional high quality display. So, all you see in this mode is identical to the real car! In fact, you can also find a form of interior and made the exact same machine. If you can not buy a super cool car, Auto Vista gives you the opportunity to enter into it and discover for yourself the reason why the car is priced at a super high.
Another advantage offered by this mode is a comment that explains the specifications of car parts. If you are a high-speed car fans, commentators sound is certainly not new to your ears. Forza 4 turns using Jeremy Clarkson distinctive voice, presenter of Top Gear that aired on British television station BBC. The explanation is so unique and plainly make you feel like watching Top Gear for Forza 4. Display graphs that explain the specifications of the car is also very cool and informative.
Cars that you can see at the Auto Vista initially just a few. However, you can unlock a new car by installing the second DVD (typical of Forza series is the second DVD contains special car) and win the challenges of the car. Oh yes, one more; Forza 4 supports full use of Microsoft Kinect, a special motion control device with XBOX 360. Therefore, you can use hand gestures and body to navigate in this mode! For example, move your hands as if to open the car door same thing in Auto Vista.
GameplayAuto Vista Features is so interesting and unique. However, what about the race? Because, what would a simulation race game without a race that can make players riveted for hours in front of the screen. For this one element you need not to worry. Forza game series is famous for its racing simulation that is so interesting and challenging. In Forza 4 this is still well maintained.
Races track that you can find in Forza 4 are mostly located on famous circuits from around the world. You can still find favorite circuit on the previous Forza, such as Maple and Laguna Seca. This game also adds several new tensions, such as one on one duel racing down the mountain roads while avoiding traffic and Top Gear challenge that asks you to collect points from crashing bowling pins. All of these new challenges so interesting to follow so you can forget the time!
Race Mode you can play is divided into several sections. You can join the World Tour which contains a series of races has been arranged. You can just join it and follow the required car class for the specific circuit. If you want to race without a set or collect money to buy new cars (and car upgrades), this game also provides a variety of races that you can play. Another mode is to race with Rival. To play it, you need an Internet connection (XBOX Live). You can challenge other players that exist in all parts of the world and show the ability that you have.
Level of difficulty in Forza 4 is regulated through several options. If you want to race without the help of a car like the original, then you just set it on the Home menu or before the race began. You can turn off a variety of assistance, such as TCS (Traction Control System), ABS, car damage, help lines (Best Line), and the sensitivity of the steering wheel. However, if you want to control more easily, you can "tame" the option. Players who use a high difficulty level of course benefit when compared with the easier. Level of cash earning from each race will be higher and faster.
Upgrade CarThe results of your efforts to win all the races in this game consists of money, experience points, and the affinity points. The usefulness of money of course you already knew it. While the experience points and points are useful to increase the level of affinity rider and your affinity level. What is the utility of these two types of levels? Is not money enough to build the best car? Apparently, it really help you to grow faster. Rider's level will give you a competitive new car bonus and fairly good for its class.
Affinity level serves as an indicator to match you with the car manufacturer. When you use a brand of car, for example Honda, then you will get points affinity for the Honda. many benefits you can get from the high level of affinity to a brand, for example getting discounted upgrade price for all cars and big money bonus. In fact you can buy with a free upgrade parts when the level is large enough (plus get the bonus money!).
Upgrades you can do easily through the Home menu. Quite a lot you can do in this menu besides upgrades, such as changing the color of the car, set the player profile card, decorate a car with a variety of vinyl, see the collection of photos and replays, as well as tuning the engine. To upgrade yourself, you can choose two ways. If you want to set yourself for what parts to purchase, then use regular upgrades. However, if you're lazy to set it, then simply select the Quick Upgrade. In this option, you just choose a car class based on Horse Power (HP) and this game will assemble.
Engine tuning and car body options is another way to make your car's performance in accordance with your wishes. The device that you can use fairly complete and accurate. In fact, you can also do the benchmark of your car. So, you can see the performance in general. If you are a beginner in the field of simulation racing, tuning section also provides complete information on all the parts that you can change. Therefore, no need to be afraid for experiment to get the car setup matches your driving style!
When you upgrade your vehicle's performance, please always pay attention to the total HP. Because, Forza 4 using engine power limits for the classification of the game. You can not get into the race for 200 HP class when your car HP is larger than that. Likewise if your car is too low. Fortunately, Forza 4 gives the option to directly upgrade (or downgrade) the car when they want to enter the game that do not fit your car class. You can also remove the restriction class by setting the level of difficulty. But, of course, this action will affect the amount of money you receive when it won the game.
Pimp Your Car!
Racing with the use of super-fast car that does not mean you do not care about the appearance. Forza 4 encourage you to build unique cars appearance through makes vinyl feature. Any vinyl that you created yourself can accommodate about 1000 layers images! So, you can create complex images for later taped to your car. In addition, you can also upload images to your server Forza 4 and other players from around the world can pasted on their cars!
Create and vinyl stickers on your carThen what else can you do to enhance your car? Attach it to change the shape of various body parts of your car. Although this part is basically useless to support the car's performance, there is no harm if they are used to make the car look cool. Then, you can use the facility to create photo images of the car. This photo also feature no less complex. Besides being able to adjust various settings like a DSLR camera, it also gives access to a wide range of photo effects, such as sepia and black and white.
Various Additional FeaturesForza 4 has many additional features that can not be missed. Moreover, compatibility for this game against Kinect is something interesting to work with. First, you are given access to play this game using Kinect. This of course would be exhausting. However, it can not be denied a racing simulation game experience is interesting to try. You can also use Kinect only for Head Tracking feature. In this feature, Kinect will detect your head movements to move the camera. So, you can see the rearview mirror when it is inside the car cockpit with just a little look!
This game also supports other interesting features that are not less cooler, like the use of multiple monitors, the online auction market for your car (or buy), set the profile card that is your identity in the online world of Forza 4, and hire a driver to replace you on the race (for a fee half of the prize money and you do not gain experience points). In addition, you can also play with your partner in split screen mode. If you have a large screen, this game mode is an attractive option to play with friends.
ConclusionIf you love car racing simulations, then Forza 4 is a paradise for you! So many interesting features that you can dive in and the graphics is so beautiful as perfect. Of all the features it offers, Auto Vista came out as a most sparkling jewel. This mode is like a dream come true for lovers of fast cars.
The Good- Simulation of an exciting race
- Many attractive features for car lovers
- Car upgrades and complex tunin
- Device "to make vinyl" is interesting
- Large collection of cars
- Car may damage until the engine dies
The Bad- Must install a second DVD to access the best car
- Unable to skip when commentators talk especially when following the World Tour
- Affinity is too easy to get points and get a discount of 100 percent
Suitable for Gamers who are racing car lovers and fans of racing simulations. Not suitable for fans of arcade races.
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