- Forza Horizon 6 has garnered a motley of positive reviews from critics, boasting a 91 score on Metacritic.
- The game also has a 91 score on OpenCritic, with many outlets giving nearly perfect scores in reviews.
- Almost all reviews agree that Playground Games has nailed the Japanese setting in FH6.
The Forza Horizon IP had been stagnating for a while, with the recent games failing to surpass the high standards set by its predecessors, according to some fans. However, Forza Horizon 6 finally raises the bar in the series to new incredible heights.
The reviews for the latest entry in the franchise are finally out, and they are as positive as they could have been. The critics have come to love Playground Games’ latest venture set in Japan due to breathtaking visuals, satisfying arcade gameplay, and improved progression.
Why it matters: Fans had long been asking Playground Games to visit Japan in Forza Horizon 6, and it appears that the studio has done it in the best way possible. From fun arcade racing to the aesthetics of every street, almost everything has been praised in reviews.
The game currently boasts a 91 Metacritic and OpenCritic score with over dozens of reviews by critics. Scores from some of the biggest outlets are mentioned below:
- Giant Bomb 10/10
- DualShockers 9.5/10
- GameRant 9/10
- VGC 10/10
- Pure Xbox 9/10
- Gamereactor UK 7/10
- Game Informer 9.3/10
- Eurogamer 10/10
- IGN 10/10
Most of the praise by critics like IGN and VGC has been perfect for its sheer fun factor.
However, a few outlets, like Gamereactor UK, have had mixed feelings about a lack of experimentation in progression and game structure. There are also a few minor technical and narrative mishaps for those who look between the lines.
Regardless, FH6 has entirely nailed the Japanese setting. The map is fully dense—unlike rumors—features authentic details, and has stunning, unique roads that capture the region’s essence beyond the visuals.
The campaign is also well-paced and doesn’t repeat the mistakes of its predecessor.
Lastly, many reviews argue that the cars also feel and sound the best they ever have in any Forza Horizon game so far. To summarize, many have dubbed it the best current open-world racing experience.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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