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We reviewed Forza Horizon 2
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Forza Horizon 2 will be released in a few days now and time has come for you to see some HQ gameplay footage of the game. As usual, our full review is on the French side, but our verdict has been fully translated if you want to know what we think about the game. We'll add the last bit of the replay of yesterday's GSY Live this morning but unfortunately we lost the rest (so basically most of our stream) when my computer decided to shut down on its own without warning. That's what we call the Gamersyde effect.
Note: Today's videos and those which will be put up on Tuesday were all captured in sim mode and automatic gear using a controller.

Verdict

Forza Horizon 2_Leaving the Festival early
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Leaving the Festival early

Forza Horizon 2_Anna
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Anna

Forza Horizon 2_Race 1
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Race 1

Forza Horizon 2_Race 2
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Race 2

Forza Horizon 2_Replay
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Replay

Forza Horizon 2_Race 3
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Race 3

Forza Horizon 2_Ferrari vs Planes
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Ferrari vs Planes

Forza Horizon 2_Road Trip Nice Part 1
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Road Trip Nice Part 1

Forza Horizon 2_Road Trip Nice Part 2
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Road Trip Nice Part 2

Forza Horizon 2_Road Trip 1
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Road Trip 1

Forza Horizon 2_Rain & dirt
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Rain & dirt

Forza Horizon 2_Gamersyde Live - English last 20 minutes
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Gamersyde Live - English last 20 minutes

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Executioner_UK
Executioner_UK
Commented on 2014-09-25 09:46:52
"On the plus side
+PGR/Rallisport Challenge in one game"
/review

Instabuy right there folks!! Not long now :)
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Driftwood - Dictateur en chef
Driftwood
Commented on 2014-09-25 09:48:37
Even though I like Destiny, I think there's more variety in terms of gameplay in FH2. Also, I was truly disappointed by Destiny's story, something that is to me very important even in a shooter. There is no such disappointment in Forza comparatively, though its lack of scale is celary an issue they need to sort out. I wouldn't mind seeing the addition of an extra map with DLC for once.
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Moonwalker
Moonwalker
Commented on 2014-09-25 12:17:33
In the demo the day/night cycle went by pretty fast, too fast. Nights only lasted very briefly. How is that in the full game?

As for the map. Would you say it's the same size as FH, or smaller?
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Driftwood - Dictateur en chef
Driftwood
Commented on 2014-09-25 12:32:39 In reply to Moonwalker
I'd say it's about the same size, with the possibility to now explore more off-road areas.

The day/night cycle seems fine but nights are shorter I think.
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Moonwalker
Moonwalker
Commented on 2014-09-25 13:43:44 In reply to Driftwood
Thanks man!
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omniscient
omniscient
Commented on 2014-09-25 16:17:28
Quite surprised footage shows the game being played without the soundtrack. It was one of the glowing aspects of horizon 1 that fed into the burning man vibe it provided.
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Driftwood - Dictateur en chef
Driftwood
Commented on 2014-09-25 16:40:04 In reply to omniscient
I don't think showing 1min30 edited extracts with music on would have served the soundtrack much.

Plus, personally, Id rather listen to the car engines. ;p

On Tuesday you'll get some with music on don't worry.
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synce
synce
Commented on 2014-09-25 17:49:38
The graphics look good for the most part but it seems like a shallow game... I think that's the main problem with half-arcade, half-sim games like this and Driveclub. They lack the depth of sims like GT but also lack the craziness of games like MK. It's just a pretty looking but very boring medium.
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8Force
8Force
Commented on 2014-09-25 20:05:51
I love this site. Thx for the videos!!!
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SplitTongue
SplitTongue
Commented on 2014-09-25 21:01:01
Mouth-watering... I feel like a pet, ready to get his meal, and ain't given anything. Damn you XBox !
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marklola82
marklola82
Commented on 2014-09-25 21:46:02
This message is in "Boulet Time" (TM), If you still *really* want to see it, click here
car games all play pretty much the same the are only slight differences and its the graphics that mainly change, this looks good but then id be really worried if the xbox one was that crap that it couldn't make a basic car game look good, lets face it is the only type of game it could make look good lol

this wont be a system seller either and wont help Microsoft catch sony
Westbeach
Westbeach
Commented on 2014-09-25 22:17:40 In reply to marklola82
Thanks for the videos !! It looks like a better, updated version of the first game, which is fine for me.
Posted by marklola82
..., this looks good but then id be really worried if the xbox one was that crap that it couldn't make a basic car game look good, lets face it is the only type of game it could make look good lol
I might be a new poster around here, but I've lurked this site for a couple of years now. How can you guys still tolerate blatant trolling and fanboyism such as this comment right here ?
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dargis49
dargis49
Commented on 2014-09-26 00:49:28
Most of don't pay attention do douche remarks like that on here. This is the best place to come if you don't want to see the fanboy war on every post.
And BTW this game looks fan-fucking-tastic. Like someone said earlier"PGR+RSC in one game" holy shit. Talk about a dream game.
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Commented on 2014-09-26 01:23:50 In reply to Westbeach
Posted by Westbeach
I might be a new poster around here, but I've lurked this site for a couple of years now. How can you guys still tolerate blatant trolling and fanboyism such as this comment right here ?
The news page is hard to keep ahead on.. especially with trolls who just use a host of accounts.
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asdfg
asdfg
Commented on 2014-09-26 01:39:40 In reply to dargis49
Posted by dargis49
Most of don't pay attention do douche remarks like that on here. This is the best place to come if you don't want to see the fanboy war on every post.
And BTW this game looks fan-fucking-tastic. Like someone said earlier"PGR+RSC in one game" holy shit. Talk about a dream game.
RSC?
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Phaethon360 - Mr Pant<s>s</s>ies
Phaethon360
Commented on 2014-09-26 01:44:50 In reply to asdfg
Posted by asdfg
RSC?
Rainbow Six Clancy (I really don't know either but this looks great).
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Westbeach
Westbeach
Commented on 2014-09-26 05:12:21
RalliSport Challenge I guess. =P
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bubble2020
bubble2020
Commented on 2014-09-26 07:36:29
I don't get a PGR vibe. I get a Midnight Club vibe but with slower action and no super abilities. Certainly looks better, but still seems sluggish. May be better hands on though, so I'll reserve judgement until it's in my hands. If nothing else, it's certainly some good eye candy.

Also, I could use another Midnight Club (Dub Edition Remix, not Los Angeles).
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Executioner_UK
Executioner_UK
Commented on 2014-09-26 09:58:35 In reply to Driftwood
Posted by Driftwood
I wouldn't mind seeing the addition of an extra map with DLC for once.
Well if this turns out to be true then....
http://www.behindgames.com/possible-leaked-future-...

California + Australia!!
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gameover
gameover
Commented on 2014-09-26 17:41:18
The replay video was lame but thanks for the vids.
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Driftwood - Dictateur en chef
Driftwood
Commented on 2014-09-26 17:50:07 In reply to gameover
I did what I could for the replay video, but the replay system is terrible. Actually, that is also one of the things that shoulbd be considered a negative point.
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ScarJack
ScarJack
Commented on 2014-09-26 21:30:28 In reply to Driftwood
So is the map the same size as in the demo? (which is just blacked out)
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2PintsOfInsulin
2PintsOfInsulin
Commented on 2014-09-27 00:21:56
Thanks for putting up some of the live feed. I don't feel so bad that I missed it now :D
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marker
marker
Commented on 2014-09-27 06:45:25 In reply to Driftwood
Posted by Driftwood
I did what I could for the replay video, but the replay system is terrible. Actually, that is also one of the things that shoulbd be considered a negative point.
That is weird. Even F1 games was not able to save replays. DC is also rumored not to have replay. That would suck, if true. Not sure how such common things devs are missing
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