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Forza Motorsport 7 Review - Destructoid

While the actual race mechanics of this latest entry in Turn 10’s flagship series are stellar, the introduction of loot boxes and the decreased amount of credits offered really makes collecting cars a drag. This is not the Forza we’ve always dreamed of, even if it is in 4K.

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DarkOcelet2382d ago

Really happy that more reviewers are taking a stance against loot boxes and microtransactions and giving games a low score because it affects the core gameplay elements of the games.

Let's hope Publishers listen and pay attention and stop putting shitty microtransactions and loot boxes in games. So sick of this bullshit practices.

freshslicepizza2382d ago

The same site gave GT5 a perfect 10, they also gave GT6 a 9/10 and that came with microtransactions. Both games have a lot of grinding to them.

This whole review is mainly about the loot crates which other reviews have said they don't have much of an impact. If theyh don't like them knock a point or 2 off but a 6/10? That's just seeking attention.

But again those who are so vocal against mirotransactions will be happy to see this review, even if these loot crates are free.

AspiringProGenji2382d ago

Bringing the past to defend a BS practice in the present... xbox fanboy deflection^

Besides none of those games had Loot boxes, which are a problem in a racing game. The MTs weren’t as bad as this game either

fr0sty2382d ago

I was wondering when we'd get some salty mold around here...

rainslacker2382d ago

Both GT5 and 6 were probably in the 8-10 range, so I don't see a problem there. I know some don't like to admit it, but each one improved over the last, and added new features, so I don't see a problem with keeping the score high.

As far as the DLC/MT, they weren't in any way pay to win, and there was absolutely no reason to get them unless you just wanted a specific car, because there were equal or better cars within each game itself. The Red Bull concept was a DLC car, and my personal favorite, but it was a free download.

No random chances, no buying of currency to speed up progression. No extra work to do normal progression in the game to promote purchasing extra content, just some extra content which was made available, and not withheld from the initial release.

So, I don't really see the correlation between what GT5/6, and the new FM7 release, which lets you spend money to get something you may not even want. At least when you spent money in GT5/6, you knew what you were getting.

JackBNimble2382d ago

Moldy
It does sound like they knocked a point or 2. Who said Forza 7 was ever going to get scored higher, why would it, because it's in 4k?

bouzebbal2382d ago

lol i wish one day you will post something that actually makes sense..
does 6/10 bother you? or because previous GTs were scored higher? i cant really understand your point.
what makes F7 stand out from F6??? Nothing and the pleasure is less due to microtransactions..
6 is more than fair!!
if GT Sports has the same, it should be scored just as low.

Realms2381d ago

@Moldy

Do you ever stop and think before you write a comment, to you everything is about Sony vs MS? So according to you all is well because this site gave GT a better score thus FM7 should not get deducted points mind you it was probably different reviewers that scored these two games. No forget that games are starting to go to shit no forget that single player games are starting to implement these BS mechanics even tho previous editions never had them. Do you not see something wrong with that picture and you defending MS at all cost despite their BS isn't a surprise after all they are well know for BS business practices otherwise how in the world did they get a monopoly with windows.

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-Foxtrot2382d ago

Only way to get them to take notice

Bad reviews mean people might be put off buying the game in question

Lower sales - Frustrated publishers

Publishers might reconsider MTs/Loot Boxes or any other shitty anti consumer thing.

Lower scores mean lower Metacritic

Lower Metacritic - No Studio Bonuses

No Studio Bonuses - Upset Studio

Studio puts their anger towards publisher after they've just spent 3-4 years making a game and publisher was the one who wanted to add anti consumer things.

People really don't realize how much journalists have power within the games industry. I would just happily do my review and go "It could have been a solid 9...BUT the anti consumer things are a huge turn off" - 5/10

I would even do it towards other things like if a game has been dumbed down to appeal to a more accessible audiene, if it's lacking content compared to the last game, if it's obvious the game seems unfinished despite "free" updates later down the road and so on. Only way you get the studios to listen. Reviews matter.

RacerX2382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

Gamer reviews work. I love the Forza series, but have stayed far away from Forza 7 because of the reviews. On Xbox Live, many people have voiced concerns, so I'm staying away. This 6/10 review is in line with the Xbox live score.

freshslicepizza2382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

@-Foxtrot
"I would even do it towards other things like if a game has been dumbed down to appeal to a more accessible audiene, if it's lacking content compared to the last game, if it's obvious the game seems unfinished despite "free" updates later down the road and so on. Only way you get the studios to listen."

Speaking of which, you've been awfully quiet about GT Sport. I will try Forza 7 and see for myself if it's much more of a grind than past GT games because of the loot crates. A lot of feedback suggest most people are blowing these loot crates out of proportion but then again those who have always been against these types of things want to be heard the most.

-Foxtrot2382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

moldybread

Everytime you speak

https://i.imgur.com/MFVrk7m...

notachance2382d ago

I am laughing my ass off, moldy is trying so hard to make this into a Forza vs GT when all the comments are about MTs

nix2382d ago

Moldy... Shut the hell up for once.

These are the kind of gamers publishers love. They buy everything. Never complains. No matter you got what you deserved.

guyman2382d ago

@Foxtrot

buzz killington lmao hahahahaha describes Bread perfectly

Godmars2902381d ago

"Only way to get them to take notice"

Considering that F7's issues are things that appeared in F6, only turned up a few degrees more, have to disagree.

And since Moldy has said his fan-blind statement: People seem to have forgotten that F6's drive credits for in-game items, pay real money, was so bad that there were so much complaints the "feature" was changed within weeks if not days of the game's release. Yet here we are again with a different flavor of the same s**t.

Once a company justifies to itself that it is owed or is entitled to addition revenue - ongoing - revenue from - what use to be considered to be - a full product, they will continue to introduce new methods to do so. Use the same old ones calling them something new.

And the thing is - whether Moldy wants to hear it or not - MS as a console maker first coined "games as a service".

InKnight7s2381d ago

Then increasing the DLCs because developers nowadays(since last gen) ain't enough with 60$ only price tag so they made DLCs as normal thing and start to cut contents to add them laters as DLCs due to time or purely being greedier. In addition, that lead to new lower standard by releasing game need at least 2gb patch because they are busy with DLCs plans. Then, Epidsodic stream happened this gen but thanks god they aint major hits at all and Hitman failed and I hope it will remain as TellTale thing and thats it. Now MTs and loot boxes as phone games?

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Obscure_Observer2382d ago

@DarkOcelet

What´s goes around, comes around. Today is Forza. Tomorrow, Battlefront 2, Battlefield, CoD and The Last of Us: Part II.

Here´s hopping that all the studios behind those games takes some serious notes from this episode.

marquisray2382d ago

you posted this same thing on another site, you are a fanboy, I can't believe it.

WelkinCole2382d ago

Seriously we should all boycott. As much as I love Sony if they start pushing this crap I will be forced to stop buying them specific Sony games that have it.

Enough is enough. It is time for all gamers to stand up to this otherwise they they will continue to do this BS

rainslacker2382d ago

It's nice to see, because it often does get overlooked for the vast majority of games.

It's a shame though, because most reviews I've read so far seem to state the racing in the game is top notch. It's the off track stuff which seems to hold it down, and most of that is centered around the micro-transactions, which some reviewers are stating is set up to incentivize making a purchase to speed things up.

oasdada2381d ago

Agreed. im all for loot boxes if they are only bought thru in game currency even if it requires a lot of grind atleast in that case i would know i earned my loot besides just throwing a bunch of dough at the publishers.

S2Killinit2381d ago

Are the lootbox transactions really grabbing for money in this?

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AspiringProGenji2382d ago

User Reviews on the windows store are not pretty either. A lot of people are also againts the loot boxes. Lesson learned Turn10.

badz1492382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

"Lesson learned Turn10."

LOL

that's what YOU think. I don't think 1 or 2 bad reviews will change their mind

AspiringProGenji2381d ago (Edited 2381d ago )

The game is averaging 2 starts with 209 ratings:

30 Five starts
177 One starts

Their loss if they don't listen

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Dragonscale2381d ago

@aspiring, tbh its probably down to MS more than the devs. Pretty much all xbox aaa's have mt's.

KingKionic 2382d ago

Loot boxes cant give a game a 6/10

These reviewers are trippin.

Razmiran2382d ago

Guess the game isnt great then

Nyxus2382d ago

Not even if they negatively affect the game? How's that?

KingKionic 2382d ago

Theres no barrier for loot box dlc to reduce a games score by this much.

You cant spend 80 percent of a article talking about lootboxes and the rest about Forza 7 positives .

Thats not reality.

Thats nonsense.

Nyxus2382d ago

@ Kionic: the reviewer does like the game, but the introduction of lootboxes is a step back and damages the game as a whole:

"For as spectacular as the whole endeavor might look, though, this mostly feels like an odd step backwards for the series. Forza 7 boasts the largest car and track roster of the entire series, but the subtle tweaks to the career mode feel like they were made in an effort to push people towards spending more money. While you currently can’t buy prize crates with actual cash (Turn 10 is looking to incorporate that in the future), the damage is done from their mere introduction."

KingKionic 2382d ago

This dude had less to say about Forza 7 then most positive reviews and...he ends it with some weird statement about lootboxes after he was talking about loot boxes through the whole article.

The game isnt called "Forza Loot Box 7"

Ive seen multiple reviews that were more detailed by reviewers then i see in this article.

Reviewer needs to just knock it off.

badz1492382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

"The game isnt called "Forza Loot Box 7""

might as well call it THAT if they really like loot boxes THAT much.

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Mulando2382d ago

well, what did the site give Overwatch? ... oh it was a 10 of 10
Lootboxes? ... seems more like a review of a fanboy.

KingKionic 2382d ago

Jesus Christ now this is even more crazy.

Thanks for sharing this.

These dudes are losing it.

morganfell2382d ago

HALO 5 has REQ packs which are nothing more than Loot Boxes. They can be earned and they can be purchased with real money and no guarantee what you will get specifically, only by class. No one seemed to have an issue with those. Destructoid gave H5 a 7 yet here is what they say:

"So how about those "REQ" microtransactions? They're pretty painless, actually. While they provide power-ups, such as single-use vehicles or weapons for Warzone play, they're entirely optional in Arena, and provide cosmetic upgrades (skins, and animations) or experience boosts -- think Mass Effect 3. You can basically choose to ignore the system entirely and still excel, or slowly accrue in-game currency to buy them. Either way, it doesn't really impact the experience as a whole."

So what this tells you is Destructoid is a site made up of individuals with absolutely zero editorial policies in place.

AspiringProGenji2382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

Except the loot boxes in Overwatch are purely cosmetics amd do affect gameplay. Noe don’t let my avatar fool you. I even hate the loot boxes there for how long to takes to get an epic skin. Aside from that, my gameplay os never affected or held back by loot boxes

bluefox7552382d ago

Couple things. First off, lootboxes were less of an issue back then, so most reviewers ignored them, plus Overwatch's were cosmetic. Secondly, it was a difference reviewer that reviewed Overwatch. You think every reviewer there shares the same opinion just because they all work at the same place? That would be stupid.

AspiringProGenji2382d ago

Sorry for the typos^^^ I’m still not used to iphone

morganfell2382d ago

"Secondly, it was a difference reviewer that reviewed Overwatch. You think every reviewer there shares the same opinion just because they all work at the same place? That would be stupid."

No it is not stupid. That is why Standards are supposed to exist and why Editors in Chief are supposed to institute a review policy. But those days are long gone. Now what we have are not reviews and they should stop calling them that. Now they are nothing more than "What Fred Likes Today"

Is that really what you think the gaming community deserves? If someone from Car and Driver reviewed a car based on what they liked and how they felt that day they would be fired in a hot minute and their article would never see the light of day. But gaming is over run with children that think their likes and dislikes constitute a damned review and they do not. These snot nosed kids have forgotten the game matters, and they do not.

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morganfell2382d ago

One site gave Shadow of War a 4.5/10 for the same reason.

KingKionic 2382d ago

There losing all sense of reality.

Not even remotely correct for that.

Mulando2382d ago

That's what I mean. Loot-boxes are only a small part of the game. if the game ist really good, you can maybe give it a point less, but not give the whole game a really bad score. If it would be pay2win in a full-priced game, that I would understand it, but all those lootbox-shit is just optional. Nothing more and nothing less. It does not harm the game in such a negative way.

UCForce2382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

Microtransaction is huge turn off.

Tazzy2382d ago

I think you're the one trippin the X has been sprung like you wanted and for the Xbox One X its going to be the exact same thing no different see where hype gets you???

rainslacker2382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

Read one reviewer who said off track stuff is tedious, and mostly a step backwards or having no point at all. They assumed this was because it would help push the loot boxes to help progress the player along...which is a fair assumption since that's not atypical with a MT system.

The on-track stuff can be the best in the world, but if there is tedious work involved in getting to the good stuff, it can indeed bring the game score down. If that stuff is tedious work because of the loot boxes, it can bring it down even more, because it's now a pay to win model in a full priced retail game....and some people don't like that and judge it based on that.

You state there is no barrier for loot boxes to reduce the score that much. But to know this, you'd have to know what his score would be if it didn't have loot boxes. You'd also have to know how much he was knocking off due to the tedious non-racing parts of the game. Or the bugs which some say exist. If he was only giving it an 8.5 without the bugs or tedium, then 2.5 points more would be pretty prudent to me.

Just because most reviewers overlook such things, and often don't even mention them because they don't care to provide that service for their readers, doesn't mean that all reviewers accept it, and given the controvery surrounding it this time, it'd be hard to not mention it, or factor it into the review.

Not that I'd take any individual review as a final score, but generally, there is room for interpretation in reviews. It's not like he's just saying he doesn't like the game, he's saying there are issues which have negatively affected the game, and I'd assume the score reflects this particular reviewers standards for a particular score.

But, then again, I don't take most reviewers seriously, but there is a matter of principal which you seem to be ignoring because you don't like the score.

Dragonscale2381d ago

@kionic, there's quite a few reviews that do the same. Its not just one review that deducts points for the lootboxes and rightly so. It needs to stop and thats the point. Certain publishers and devs are seeing what they can get away with. Selling a full price aaa game that incudes a free to play economy is a terrible practice. Pretty much every major aaa this holidays inludes loot crates. Namely Forza, Shadow of War, Battlefront and Assassins Creed. If people don't make a stand it will become the norm. What boggles the mind is how some people are actively defending this. Its ridiculous.

Enough is enough fgs.

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DJustinUNCHAIND2382d ago

So are they going to go back and re-review The Last of Us, Uncharted 4, Halo 5, Tomb Raider, Overwatch, Battlefield 1, The last 3 Call of Duty's? I would like to see some consistency.

BiggerBoss2382d ago

Why would they do that?

It'll be okay man. 6/10 ain't that bad.

Kribwalker2382d ago

every fifa and madden football this gen has been littered with loot boxes. rocket league gives you a loot box that you earn but have to buy a key to unlock. it’s everyehere and it’s silly to only hold one or two games accountable

RommyReigns2381d ago

No idea why you got littered with disagrees, you're spot on. FIFA Ultimate Team is rammed with scripting and manipulation to try and get people to buy FUT Coins for Packs, and the Rocket League one is utterly ridiculous (trading is available, but usually leads to more loot boxes traded which are deemed useless as you need to buy keys to open them)

moegooner882382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

Depends on implementation. The past Forza entries also had micro-transactions, but they didn’t drastically impact the reviewer experience like the ones in this instalment did. In other words, this time, the devs went too far.
Want to see some consistency? Make the publishers know that micro-transactions don’t belong in 60$ games then.

NoPeace_Walker2382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

This reviewer never reviewed any past Forza games or many AAA games, for that matter. Almost all of his reviews are indies.

Many other reviewers that have given FM7 high scores had played previous Forzas and they don't seem bother by it, as most said it is not 'paid to win', are optional and does not affect gameplay or progession.

moegooner882382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

I was speaking generally, and I suggest you also take a look at all critic reviews , as well as user reviews/ratings at MS store, where alot of people are definitely “bothered by it”.

UCForce2382d ago

Way back then, we gamer didn't think microtransaction in AAA games was huge deal until now. Thing have gone too far this time around.

NoPeace_Walker2382d ago

So when the TLOU 2 arrives with the same MC or worst 'pay to win MP DLC' like the last game, I want you to be in EVERY review for that game and tell everyone that MC, loot boxes, pay to win DLCs are bad and don't support the developer and game. Deal?

ecchiless2382d ago

@no

would tlou 2 have mt in the sp mode? did uc4 have those in sp?

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rainslacker2382d ago

Reviews tend to be held to the standard of the time. If MT systems are more undesirable now, and weren't then, there is no reason to review them again. However, it seems the stated problem here is the way the MT are done, coupled with a game play mechanics which promote purchases to ease what is a dull part of the game.

Can't speak for all the games you mentioned, but for the ones I do know, none of their MT affected the game in a negative way, nor were those game tedious due to it.

UCForce2382d ago (Edited 2382d ago )

@NoPeace_Walker I criticize every AAA games when they put microtransaction including Sony, Microsoft and other as well from past and present. But here the thing, will you do the same thing or not ? I don't see you criticize MS just like I criticize Sony. I'm PlayStation Loyalist, but I'm not blind like you. I remember I criticized Sony for increased PS+ Price. I remember ND put the weapon behind pay wall in The Last of Us MP which make me angry and boycott it. And others bad thing that Sony has done. So I ask you again, would you criticize MS just like i criticize Sony or you just ignored it and blame everyone else ? Not every companies are perfect.

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ABizzel1681d ago

As I said in another post, I'm sure Forza will look, play, and be consistently amazing across all platforms like it generally is. But MS knows better than showing off the PC version of content at their Xbox events. They've been bashed for doing this before, and if I'm not mistaken Forza Motorsport was one of the main ones getting bashed for it back at the XBO launch.

SullysCigar681d ago

We get it, MS: As PCs get better, so do the textures and grass density.

z2g681d ago (Edited 681d ago )

Funny everyone gushed about gran turismo 7 being gorgeous and it’s running on less power than Xbox…

Forza Horizon 5 looks absolutely fantastic on Series X. Looks better than gt7 by a fair amount. If that’s indication about Forza Motorsport then it’s gonna be even better cuz it’s not open world like Horizon. No matter what it’s going to look significantly better on much more powerful hardware. Series x is twice the power of the one X. Your comment feels like solid troll.

SullysCigar680d ago (Edited 680d ago )

^ GT7 is running on a PS5, right? MS show their games on top end PCs that their consoles can't match. Have done for years.

ABizzel1678d ago

@z2g

Well, Digital Foundry confirmed that it was running on PC, as I said, so.....

https://youtu.be/IAScjCswzi...

porkChop681d ago (Edited 681d ago )

Who said it was running on PC?

ABizzel1681d ago

Apparently, it's being said it was running on PC with Series X targeted performance after one of the devs said the trailer was running on Series X, but didn't confirm if the gameplay demo was. But it's looking more like they meant both were running on devkits, and people are running with it because the devkits have more VRAM, even though everything the CPU and GPU are the same as the Series X.

RaidenBlack681d ago

TopGear article states it was running on Series X

https://www.topgear.com/car...

ABizzel1678d ago

To follow up, Digital Foundry also stated it was the PC version as well.

So....Yeah shame on MS.

https://youtu.be/IAScjCswzi...

porkChop678d ago

Interesting. That's a shame. Hopefully the Series X version looks roughly the same. I'd prefer they be a bit more transparent. If it's PC, SX, cutscene, etc., just say that.

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Obscure_Observer681d ago

"They've been bashed for doing this before, and if I'm not mistaken Forza Motorsport was one of the main ones getting bashed for it back at the XBO launch."

They also did it for Forza Motorsport 7 and we all know how things turn out.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Better luck next time.

ABizzel1681d ago

That's what I meant, I hope it's not true it seems like they meant it was running on devkits still and not PC which is better, considering the devkits are literally the same CPU and GPU as the Series X although allegedly with higher clocks, and confirmed 40GB of VRAM.

And considering it's still more than half a year away that's fine. But we'll see I guess Spring 2023.

ABizzel1677d ago

I tried giving them the benefit of the doubt but it's been confirmed to be running on PC, so yep this is the second time they're done this.

Now all the disagree's and hidden outrage are saying does it matter 😂😂😂

Obscure_Observer677d ago

"Now all the disagree's and hidden outrage are saying does it matter"

Like I said before, they first presented Forza Motorsport running on PC. People were skeptical on how well the Xbox One X would run that game, let alone the One and One S. Turn out that FM7 run amazing across all Xbox platforms.

That´s their latest track record, so I´m not sure what exactly you´re trying to achieve or what point your trying to make.

darkrider681d ago

Much better lighting, but I think the big jump was to f7. The locked 60 frames and they reached 4k. I think maybe when they are able to do 120 frames. That could be the next big jump. Beside the fact that racing games are meant to play inside cockpit not 3rd person. Anyone that races knows this

darthv72680d ago

Someone who never grew up playing pole position or outrun I see...
Its perfectly fine to race in whatever view a person chooses. It's not real life, no matter how detailed the car models, interior or track design may be. Just have fun with it and remember... go fast.

darkrider680d ago

No. Simulators go for inside cockpit. That like all that compete play it. Arcade is 3rd view. Thats why when people talk about the track and trees and people we can know they aren't racers. But casuals that play sometimes.

Orchard681d ago

The new Forza looks miles ahead of any other racing game on console today, including FH5 and GT7.

Simply looks spectacular.

Obscure_Observer681d ago

Simply looks spectacular.

Indeed. The more I look at this game, the more hyped I become.

Man... I believe Fable will be simple out of this world.

RaidenBlack681d ago

ForzaTech for Fable was a really interesting decision. And its commendable that they chose the sprawling ForzaTech over the common UE for their Fable.(the easy route)
But the conversion will take time. The engine's proprietary and was modified only for Horizon series.
Implementing it for an RPG like Fable will take substantial amount of time. Scripting, dialogue tree, inventory system etc.
And this was leaked recently too, that PGgames was having trouble with the development. (the job's not easy)
The situation is quite similar to Bioware's DA Inquisition development. Their first implementation of Frostbite.
They had loads of trouble. They had to write a lot of code/scripts from scratch.
But PGgames has the reputation, they'll eventually pull through. Its just that they initial dev phase will take a bit more time. Once done, the Fable sequel wont be that big of a hurdle. Because the framework will be there.

darkrider680d ago

No it doesnt. You were already warned about that kind of talk. Play games and not corporations. Again the big jump was the last one that went for the first time to 4k and 60frames. This seems cool, but the jump in rez and frames isn't. It got Higher setting. This games isn't running at 8k at 120 frames. And if you play Gt7 on ps5 you would understand that the dualsense make a huge difference in driving. From acceleration to braking, to feeeling the track and curves. Now thats miles away of what the game pad of the Xbox is able to do.

Orchard680d ago (Edited 680d ago )

Warned about saying Forza Motorsport looks better than Forza Horizon 5 & GT7? What? It's not illegal to compare games across one genre, lol.

"Play games and not corporation"
Is Forza not a game?

No one is expecting this game to run at 8k120hz lol, but the graphics look great, and in-race raytracing is huge. Also, the damage & dirt model looks great, as well as the changes in handling caused by temperature etc.

No one is denying that the DualSense adds to games, but it's not make or break. Plenty of great games are on other platforms or even PS5 games that feature minimal DS support.

The visuals here are breathtaking though, and the tracks & environment are so detailed. If you can't see how good this looks, it might be time to visit the optician.

darkrider680d ago

You told that Gt7 look like a ps3 game. Didn't? Maybe was another embassator of Microsoft.

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Brazz680d ago (Edited 680d ago )

Looking great, also they said physics are getting major upgrade. I wonder if they will finally become a true simulator like GT and stop being a simcade.

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Jin_Sakai772d ago

Forza Motorsport 8 is going to look amazing. Especially considering it’s a next gen only game.

darthv72772d ago

7 is such a highly polished game on the One X that to imagine what a Series only version of 8 would be is mind blowing.

fr0sty772d ago

Visually, GT7 is a strange one... Some tracks look jaw-dropping, others look like they came out of GT Sport, low res track textures (that seem to lack any bump mapping, etc. to help add depth) and all. It's like they filled in incomplete areas with GTSport assets.

However, when it comes to weather simulation, physics, control (the dualsense really adds a lot to this one), etc... GT7 is unmatched.

FinalFantasyFanatic771d ago (Edited 771d ago )

There were alot of times there where a thought Forza looked better, but there were a few times there where I vastly prefer GT's look, other time there it was a tossup. Like the crowds, at a distance, GT's look better, close up, I think I prefer Forza's aesthetics, overall, I think I prefer Forza's visuals (although GT's Ray Tracing elements look amazing compared to Forza).

@fr0sty,

I couldn't agree more, GT7 really does look strange, sometimes it looks fantastic, and other times Forza just looks vastly better.

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z2g772d ago

Agreed. Gt7 has been pretty awesome too so it will be interesting to compare.

Obscure_Observer772d ago

"Especially considering it’s a next gen only game."

Yeah. Hilarious how Xbox that would be held back by the Xbox One, will be the first platform to release a true next gen racing game in contrast with Sony´s GT7 that was promised to be a true next gen PS5 game.

If FM7 is this close to GT7 (superior in some visual and gameplay departments), I can´t even imagine how Sony´s flagship racing game will fair against the next Forza Motorsport.

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Chris12772d ago

@henryff - Interesting you quote previous Forza scores but handily forget to post the GT scores.

GT Sport - 75
GT6 - 81

Now you look a fool.

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Chris12772d ago

@HenryFF - a 2 point better score over a 5 year old game that looks almost as good visually.

I guess if you're desperate for a win and you can get over the stupidity of your argument then go for it. Lets hope GT7's actual competitor, FM8, doesn't score better otherwise you'll have to change your user name again to hide the shame.

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Christopher772d ago (Edited 772d ago )

I mean, they're comparing PC to PS5 here. And FM8 will be on PC as well. What gen are we really talking about here since no generation is being discussed here?

Obscure_Observer772d ago

"What gen are we really talking about here since no generation is being discussed here?"

We´re talking about a ninth generation game vs a eighth generation game. I though that it was clear.

IRetrouk771d ago (Edited 771d ago )

Do pc games have generations🤔
Gt 7 is a cross gen game, its not gen 8 or 9, it's in between.
We are talking about a maxed pc game vs a cross gen game.

frostypants771d ago (Edited 771d ago )

They still have to target the Series S though. "Next gen only" with a caveat. If we're going to acknowledge that having to target lesser hardware holds some stuff back, that scenario is absolutely at play here. Obviously not as much as it could, but to an extent.

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metalgod88772d ago

If only I could buy Forza 7 on my xbox series S.....

dumahim772d ago

Guessing the downvotes are from people not understanding that you can't purchase the game from the stores anymore since it was delisted.

lodossrage772d ago

can't they just buy a used physical copy from gamestop, or best buy?

CML2772d ago

^^
Series S is digital only.

FyBy772d ago

Wow thats a bummer. 8 is not even out. I read its only after 4 years because licences for cars and tracks expired. Really? Thats really strange. Its huge game to have a lifespan only 4 years and without succesor.

darthv72772d ago

before it was removed, I was playing it on gamepass and it was excellent on the SS. It ran as if it was one x enhanced with 60fps and everything. Thankfully I also have it on disc so I can pop it into my SX to keep playing it.

metalgod88772d ago (Edited 772d ago )

Just FYI, the Xbox Series S is digital only. I don't have a disc drive, and the game was delisted as Dumahim said.

It looks awesome, but sadly, I may never get a chance to play it.

MadLad772d ago

Just grab it when the series X is more available.
With the console shortage, the series s won't be dropping in value anytime soon.
Used ones basically sell for new. So you can upgrade for just a couple hundred bucks if you're diligent and look around.

darthv72772d ago

Id say if you really want to play it, get a cheap One X, it looks and plays great on that as you can get the disc version also for cheap. I still use a one X even though I have both Series S and X. My Series S i am going to turn into a portable unit with its own screen attached to take on trips. I love how small that system is and how it compares to the one X in terms of performance (and then some).

Orchard772d ago

Or it shows how dated GT7 really is. The tracks in particular are so lifeless, dated and bare.

Nostalgia is what is delivering the game good reviews.

EvertonFC772d ago

Yet sells 10million plus compared to motorsports 2 million.

Orchard772d ago

I can’t play sales numbers though, can I?

Nor does it make any difference to me since I’m not an investor in either company.

Visuals on the other hand, I experience as a player and are core to my experience.

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King Nezz772d ago

Every time someone uses sales I just use the Toyota vs Ferrari example. Toyota always will sell more. Both are great. But we know which of the two is better.

Imortus_san772d ago

LOL, sure it does, GT 6 and GT Sport fiasco send regards, after beeing 19.99 in less them 6 months and beeing bundled with every possible PS for more them a year.

RauLeCreuset772d ago

@Orchard

You had no problem playing sales numbers and lecturing about how corporations with shareholders function when you needed an excuse to crap on PSVR2 and excuse make for why the attach rate argument you were trying to use against it didn't apply to Game Pass:

"1. How many units? They just say it sold more than the past models combined, but we don't actually have numbers to work out if that's 10 mil or 100 mil.

"2. How many of those purchases are mainstream gamers? It could be companies or people buying for other VR formats."

"PS4 has a huge install base, but only a small percentage bought a PSVR. I don't see this changing massively with PSVR2."

"Spoken like a true business expert. The idea/business plan for a business/product is to grow its base beyond those who already own the device. Shocker."

"I'm not the only one ignoring it/thinking it is a gimmick, the overwhelming majority of PS4 owners are also ignoring it and considering it a gimmick alongside me."

"PSVR did have a high price - what makes you think PSVR2 will not? As for Kinect (off-topic, bur whatever) costing the same as a video game... what video games were you buying? My 360 kinect set me back $150... and games were cheaper back then than they are today... but you make a good point - Microsoft discontinued the Kinect due to it being a failure - and it still sold 4x PSVR and in less time... but some how I'm meant to believe people are chomping at the bit to get a VR device..."

"@ApocalypseShadow Ignoring your immature comments about being a kid since I am not, nor do I resort to trying to insult during a discussion. I don't expect anything to go 'viral' overnight. But I do expect a device to sell more when its platform has 115m+ units out there. Kinect even outsold PSVR in numbers, with less Xbox 360's being in the wild than PS4's. And Kinect was a failure."

"You're once again comparing hardware to a subscription service. If you want to compare subscription services, then yes, game pass is beating the equivalent/competing service by around 10x."

"If you genuinely think selling a few million units when your TAM is 115+ million, then I'm sorry but you're out of touch with what success is for a business."

"This statement just shows you have no understanding of how corporations with shareholders function... you're probably one of these people who think the big corporations are your friend. Shareholders, and by extension, corporations, directly determine success as revenue, market share & growth. Lower than expected revenue = failure and the product is more likely to be discontinued at some point in the future if the trend continues (see Vita, Kinect, Dreamcast... etc)"

Many of those comments are collapsed, but they're all (and more) below this comment for this link:

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annoyedgamer772d ago

I dont have either of these games so I dont have a dog in this fight but it must be pointed out that high sales numbers doesn't make a game better. By such a metric, Fortnight is the best game ever made.

fr0sty772d ago

"who cares if the driving physics are garbage as long as it's pretty!"

*in the same breath*

"Sales don't make a good game!"

S2Killinit772d ago

RauLeCreuset
You just summed up Orchard perfectly.

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lodossrage772d ago

@Orchard,

Ok, that nostalgia argument doesn't have weight. It's not like Forza is a new thing. Forza has a bit of nostalgia going for it too.

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CML2772d ago

Theres nothing really visually exciting about race tracks in real life. Driving on them is the thrill and GT7 nails it.

BehindTheRows772d ago (Edited 772d ago )

Driving will always be where GT beats Forza. Just so happens that GT7 also looks better than every Forza game released. Yes, Motorsport 7 (on PC, mind you) holds up nicely, but GT7 still tops it visually. Its cars are completely unmatched.

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Kraffty23772d ago

They've shown comparison shots between real world tracks and the game and many shots are nearly indistinguishable, circuit tracks aren't meant to look like driving through a muddy overgrown swamp. What's delivering the great reviews is the fact its a great racing sim. The King is back.

Father__Merrin772d ago

have you an example of making a track more full of life in a sim game? explosions in background or airplanes doing overheads etc is more suited to arcade game like horizons 5

Knushwood Butt772d ago

GT7 has plent of aircraft, but that's not good enough for some folks.

Knushwood Butt772d ago

I was racing at Daytona yesterday in a race with a transition from dusk to night and thought the circuit looked amazing. Tons of detail everywhere.

Maybe you could elaborate on how it looks lifeless, dated and bare?

bradleejones772d ago

GT7 is completely bad ass. The cafe is a little out of place but besides that the physics are spot on. Car models are awesome. Amount of cars, tracks are awesome. I wouldn't call it dated lol it just came out a week ago and I don't see anything outdated about it besides it's GT so there is progression.and license tests which is the way it should be. Makes sure you know what you're doing and have the equipment and skill to move forward.

ScootaKuH772d ago

Not really. GT7 is a very good game in its own right. Nostalgia has nothing to do with it

Rimeskeem771d ago

Certainly hope the tracks would be lifeless.

Don't wanna hit a deer on my way to victory.

frostypants771d ago

The tracks look like their real life counterparts. Real life doesn't always look like a carnival. The "made up" tracks could be amped up a bit though.

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Forza Motorsport 7 is being delisted this week - final chance to buy Xbox One exclusive

FORZA Motorsport 7 is being delisted from the Microsoft Store this week, with time running out to purchase the Xbox One exclusive digitally.

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IMissJimRyan953d ago

What I thought. The article should make ir clear.

Magog953d ago

Don't worry there will be another 10 Forza games before the decade is over

IMissJimRyan953d ago

Bad written article doesn't give reason.

Stay calm console warrior.

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xfire954d ago

Thanks for the reminder, grabbed it

MadLad954d ago

I hate seeing this happen.

It's a game.
Pay a lump sum and go on about your business.

This is why emulation is almost a necessity in this day and age.

MadLad953d ago

Not really.
Just heard Sony is tying the upcoming Gean Turismo to an always online system. Even for singleplayer.

Diablo and Sim City also tried this in the past. If that's the case your only options is them reversing that choice, or 3rd party servers and emulation.

dumahim953d ago

@TheRealTedCruz

That's a fair point. Hopefully before the game is shut down they'll provide an update so it can be played offline.

Amplitude954d ago

Yet another reason why we shouldn't be embracing digital games as the future

MadLad954d ago

You have Sony putting physical releases on an always online system just to play single player.

Companies like Valve have a system in place to back up your entire catalogue, even if their servers shut down.

The issue isn't digital vs physical; it's which companies are actually respecting your past purchases.

HellspawnPR1981954d ago

Wrong, you can always redownload the game and DLC (if you bought them before they get delisted).

DarkZane954d ago

@CrimsonIdol PT is not even a game, it's a demo that you actually never paid for. I am pretty sure you never had any ownership on it, so they could revoke it completely.

Teflon02954d ago

I have the OG scott pilgrim game for ps3 I can download at anytime as well as Marvel vs Capcom 2 and a few others. OG Dragon Quest XI etc. A test version of a game is an entirely different situation.

Sunny_D954d ago

"You have Sony putting physical releases on an always online system just to play single player."

What games are you referring to?

plmkoh954d ago

Nice gas lighting there, as expected from a cuck like Ted Cruz.

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TheRealTedCruz8h ago
You have Sony putting physical releases on an always online system just to play single player.***

You mean the GAME which hasn't been delisted and has even been re-released under the PS Classics label for both Bluray and PSN, which is £15.99 max??? The same game you can put onto your PS 5 and either move it to SSD, or run it from disk, or better still unplug your PS 4 external drive and plug it into the PS 5... Where it will instantly be added to you PS 5 library, which can be re-downloaded from PSN. Backward compatibilty is only useful if the games are still there. AKA Legacy Software, Once you input the disk in the PS 5, it will give you the option to go ONLINE to update the many Software/game updates awa..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

The game launched with 168 cars and 29 tracks; post-launch game updates have brought the count to 324 cars and 82 track configurations as of December 2019.[2][3][4] The free updates also added a more traditional single-player campaign mode to the game.[5]***

AWA a TRADITIONAL Single Player Campaign mode, plus all the Tracks/ Cars released in the last 4 years.. CLUE: GT 7 has a GT Sport button meaning B/C from WITHIN the game, which is why single player requires ONLINE access.

With GT 6 I had to keep my PS 3 going, even when GT Sport released... Now with GT Sport I can simply use my PS 5 and have the best of both worlds... Oh btw re car licences.. Car manufacturers love having their cars in sims, as exposure means new customers.. The only manufacturer who arrogantly wanted money, was Porsche, so PD gave them the finger and used RUF instead. Porsche announced their partnership with GT Sport
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

at the international Car Motorshow at Frankfurt, where they announced "The Living Legend" awa a Vision car... The Porshe being shown in the GT 7 trailer was the Living Legend... Which means that GT Sport and GT 7 will be supported for long time to come.

***Companies like Valve have a system in place to back up your entire catalogue, even if their servers shut down.***

Valve isn't a charity.. They charge 30% to devs/pubs, which is the same that Sony charges.. Sony however charges that for a SIMULTANEOUS release, on PSN and retail, pressed at their Digital Audio Disk pressing plants across the globe. Epic only charges 15% and has free games, the only reason PC fanboys stick with Steam is because of the legacy software at the Steam store/account.

***The issue isn't digital vs physical; it's which companies are actually respecting your past purchases.***

Rubbish. PC fanboys will be denied the game via Gamepass if it was released there[??] same as newbie Series S/X who are future buyers. Every Forza to date has been delisted apart from Forza Horizon 4... Yet the next out is Horizon 5, not Forza 8.

12 something [= Something is afoot Watson]... When the Brit spinoff is being released before the American ACTUAL game. They are supposed to be doing Fable also.

Forza 7 Oct 2017
GT Sport Oct 2017
Horizon 4 Sept 2018
Horizon 5 Nov 2021
GT 7 March 2022

Looks like someone jumped the gun.. lolol

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