Forza Horizon Games Ranked From Worst to Best

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To honor that heritage, we’re going to go over the Forza Horizon games ranked from worst to best. Combining a mixture of critical responses and the author’s personal opinion, we’ll list the five games in the series.

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Ranking this list was hard because it’s like trying to rank your own children; you love them all!

The only entry in the franchise to appear strictly on the Xbox 360, Forza Horizon offered a new way to play Forza. Developer Playground Games crafted the concept of a hybrid music festival that doubles as a street racing extravaganza.

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Releasing Forza Horizon 2 on both Xbox One and Xbox 360 leads to an admittedly mixed experience. 360 owners got the lesser version of the game, while those on Xbox One were shown a whole new world of racing possibilities.

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“Forizon Horizon 5 is the near-perfection of the franchise. Everything from past titles has been built up to this moment. A memorable location, unforgettable set pieces, solid and addictive gameplay, a killer soundtrack, and gorgeous visuals. One of the best games of 2021.”

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In many ways, Forza Horizon 4 feels like the game that Forza Horizon 2 was supposed to be: a wide-open playground where the only thing holding you back is your own imagination.

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If Forza Horizon 4 isn’t perfect, it’s pretty darn close to a perfect entry for the Forza franchise. It’s a no-brainer for being the best of all the Forza Horizon games.

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Forza Horizon Games Ranked From Worst to Best

To honor that heritage, we’re going to go over the Forza Horizon games ranked from worst to best. Combining a mixture of critical responses and the author’s personal opinion, we’ll list the five games in the series.

Ranking this list was hard because it’s like trying to rank your own children; you love them all!

The only entry in the franchise to appear strictly on the Xbox 360, Forza Horizon offered a new way to play Forza. Developer Playground Games crafted the concept of a hybrid music festival that doubles as a street racing extravaganza.

THE ORIGINAL IS THE WORST OF THE FORZA HORIZON GAMES

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The result is a beautiful drive through the wild and varied locales of Australia. This was the first time in the Forza Horizon games where it felt anything could become a race circuit.

Releasing Forza Horizon 2 on both Xbox One and Xbox 360 leads to an admittedly mixed experience. 360 owners got the lesser version of the game, while those on Xbox One were shown a whole new world of racing possibilities.

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“Forizon Horizon 5 is the near-perfection of the franchise. Everything from past titles has been built up to this moment. A memorable location, unforgettable set pieces, solid and addictive gameplay, a killer soundtrack, and gorgeous visuals. One of the best games of 2021.”

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In many ways, Forza Horizon 4 feels like the game that Forza Horizon 2 was supposed to be: a wide-open playground where the only thing holding you back is your own imagination.

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If Forza Horizon 4 isn’t perfect, it’s pretty darn close to a perfect entry for the Forza franchise. It’s a no-brainer for being the best of all the Forza Horizon games.

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