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Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars. Race, stunt, create and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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75
Forza Horizon 4's story is a minimal, throwaway element—more window dressing than substance. While some appreciate its charm and nostalgia, critics dismiss it as thin, nonsensical, or manipulative, with the plot serving as a backdrop for racing, variety, and car collection over meaningful storytelling.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
75
Positive Reviews (80-100)
30%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
63%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
7%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Forza Horizon 4's story is a minimal, throwaway element—more window dressing than substance. While some appreciate its charm and nostalgia, critics dismiss it as thin, nonsensical, or manipulative, with the plot serving as a backdrop for racing, variety, and car collection over meaningful storytelling.
Gameplay Mechanics
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96
Forza Horizon 4 is a masterclass in racing fun—polished mechanics, endless cars, and season-driven chaos that never bores. It’s arcadey yet deep, accessible but rewarding, with weather, custom tracks, and seamless online play. Sure, grinding feels tedious and some events repeat, but its variety, charm, and flawless flow make it a genre gem. A must-play for speed addicts.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
96
Positive Reviews (80-100)
100%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
0%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Forza Horizon 4 is a masterclass in racing fun—polished mechanics, endless cars, and season-driven chaos that never bores. It’s arcadey yet deep, accessible but rewarding, with weather, custom tracks, and seamless online play. Sure, grinding feels tedious and some events repeat, but its variety, charm, and flawless flow make it a genre gem. A must-play for speed addicts.
Graphics and Visual Design
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98
Forza Horizon 4’s graphics are a visual masterclass—stunning environments, dynamic seasons, and razor-sharp details make it the best-looking racing game ever, with only minor hiccups that don’t overshadow its brilliance.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
98
Positive Reviews (80-100)
95%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
5%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Forza Horizon 4’s graphics are a visual masterclass—stunning environments, dynamic seasons, and razor-sharp details make it the best-looking racing game ever, with only minor hiccups that don’t overshadow its brilliance.
Music and Sound Design
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89
Forza Horizon 4’s sound design dazzles with hyper-realistic engine roars, immersive environmental audio, and a genre-bending radio lineup, cementing its audio as a racing benchmark—despite minor glitches and uneven tracks, critics call it near-flawless.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
89
Positive Reviews (80-100)
77%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
23%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Forza Horizon 4’s sound design dazzles with hyper-realistic engine roars, immersive environmental audio, and a genre-bending radio lineup, cementing its audio as a racing benchmark—despite minor glitches and uneven tracks, critics call it near-flawless.
Voice Acting
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77
Critics praise Forza Horizon 4's voice acting for boosting immersion with authentic British accents, witty GPS narration, and subtle character flair—though localization hiccups in Spanish and occasional underemphasis by reviewers slightly dim its shine.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
77
Positive Reviews (80-100)
29%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
71%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Critics praise Forza Horizon 4's voice acting for boosting immersion with authentic British accents, witty GPS narration, and subtle character flair—though localization hiccups in Spanish and occasional underemphasis by reviewers slightly dim its shine.
Technical Performance
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87
Forza Horizon 4 dominates with silky PC optimization, Xbox stability, and next-gen polish—minor glitches and platform quirks aside, it’s a tech triumph.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
87
Positive Reviews (80-100)
72%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
28%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
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technical performance
Forza Horizon 4 dominates with silky PC optimization, Xbox stability, and next-gen polish—minor glitches and platform quirks aside, it’s a tech triumph.
Replay Value
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93
Forza Horizon 4’s dynamic seasons, endless events, and robust online features deliver unmatched replay value, with only minor critiques about locked content and frame rate failing to dim its status as a standout open-world experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
93
Positive Reviews (80-100)
92%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
8%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Forza Horizon 4’s dynamic seasons, endless events, and robust online features deliver unmatched replay value, with only minor critiques about locked content and frame rate failing to dim its status as a standout open-world experience.
Overall Verdict
88
MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
88
Positive Reviews (80-100)
98%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
2%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Forza Horizon 4 dominates as a near-masterpiece, hailed for its breathtaking visuals, dynamic open-world design, and flawless blend of racing and RPG elements, with critics calling it the best in its genre—despite minor hiccups that couldn’t overshadow its brilliance.
88
MONSTER
Reviews
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Gamers Heroes
Oct 2, 2018
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Forza Horizon 4 is highly praised and considered as close to a perfect racing game.
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100
GameSpew
Sep 25, 2018
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The review concludes that Forza Horizon 4 is the best racing game available and possibly the best racing game of all time. It highly recommends the game to Xbox One owners.
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100
Generación Xbox
Sep 25, 2018
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Forza Horizon 4 is deemed a masterpiece that improves upon its predecessor with innovative gameplay elements and stunning technical execution.
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100
BaziCenter
Oct 6, 2018
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Forza Horizon 4 is praised as the best entry in the series and one of the finest racing games in history.
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TrueAchievements
Sep 25, 2018
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Forza Horizon 4 raises the bar for racing games with its stunning visuals, refined gameplay, and innovative seasonal changes.
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100
MondoXbox
Sep 25, 2018
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Forza Horizon 4 is praised for its innovative gameplay, stunning visuals, and high replayability, making it a standout title in the racing genre.
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100
Guardian
Oct 3, 2018
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The reviewer describes Forza Horizon 4 as the best driving game they've ever played, praising its scenery, driving experience, and the lasting good mood it puts them in. They consider it uncomplicated and thrilling escapism.
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100
Trusted Reviews
Sep 25, 2018
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The review praises Forza Horizon 4 as potentially the best racing game in terms of the amount of content and fun. It describes it as the racing game to compare the genre to.
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100
GameOver.gr
Oct 5, 2018
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Overall, Forza Horizon 4 is considered a masterpiece that sets high standards for racing games, appealing to players of all ages.
100
TheXboxHub
Sep 27, 2018
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Forza Horizon 4 is praised for its fantastic gameplay, stunning visuals, and changes that enhance the core experience, making it an exemplary racing game that will not disappoint fans of the series.
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