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1.0 out of 5 starsVIP issues
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017
10/15/2017 UPDATE: I have really tried to like Forza 7 but since Turn 10 Studios and Microsoft have given Ultimate Edition purchasers nothing but empty promises, I have decided I will "never"/"ever" purchase another Turn 10 Studios/Microsoft video game.
Their latest update is as follows:
Secondly, and even more significantly, we will be changing VIP rewards in Forza Motorsport 7. This new system will work like it did in Forza Motorsport 6, offering a 2X base credit bonus after every race. We’ve already started work on this feature and we will release it as soon as possible. Look for more information on this update as we near the release date. (On Forza web site October 3)
Really...!!! How about a 'hard target' for this fix (How about next week)?? Their latest news update (October 13) still provides not target date.
This issue of having to purchase crates is insane. The lowly amount of credits received for races is ludicrous. The credits received for advancing to the next level is paltry. The AI is grossly inconsistent from race to race. The changing weather adds nothing to the game. The silly driver waiting to drive the car has the nervous twitch. Overall, other than being able to drive cars around various tracks, there is not much to like about this game. Driving various cars for hours and having very little to show for it (credits) is frustrating since we have to purchase mods, crates, etc. A sad, sad video game addition to what "was" a great franchise.
I have lowered my score from 2-stars to 1-star.
Not sure if I will keep the game; there is a greater than 50% chance that I will return the game to Amazon.
Look elsewhere for auto racing games. Not much of a PS4 racing fan but I will be now. For sure I will stick with my tried and true MotoGP 2017 racing game.
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What a "sham", "disgrace", "bait and switch" or call it whatever you want, by Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios. The VIP membership now limits the bonus credits to only 25 races...!!!! In previous versions (Forza 6), you had unlimited bonus credits. The two above corporations really messed this game up. Unless they make changes quickly, this will be the last Forza game I ever purchase - I have purchased versions 2 thru 6 in the past. Or maybe Microsoft and Turn Ten Studios don't care about repeat customers...!!!???
Besides the VIP issue, the game play is typical Forza. New tracks, old tracks, interesting weather, all make for nice game play.
Overall, don't purchase the Ultimate Edition if you care anything about the VIP lack of bonus credits. Extra money wasted...