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Really, really don’t see why there is all this hate for the game.

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2017

Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase

I honestly don’t understand all the hate people have for this game. They’re talking about how glitchy and buggy it, but I don’t see it, and I’ve nearly put in 35 hours into the game already. I have not noticed any graphical glitches/imperfections. Everyone is bickering about the loot crates and I don’t know why. They give you a nice incentive to grind on the game and the whole risk and reward thing is pretty neat, I think. I think the game is amazing. The graphics are absolutely gorgeous, the amount of cars are is extensive, the tracks that are present are great (I’d love if they added the Eboladrome from The Grand Tour and that one Japan map from Forza 4 that was in the mountains). As I said, I don’t understand the hate people have for this.

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Christopher Kirk

Greatly improved (despite all the negative press)

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017

Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase

Forza 7 is an awesome game pretty much all around. Improvements to gameplay and user experience make this one much more enjoyable than the previous two FM releases. A few changes seem to have disappointed many, e.g. those who previously took advantage of the permanent credit multipliers available w/VIP, but seems to me that the change is for the better and makes the economy more fair for multiple racing. And yes the loot boxes and rewards being dependent on use of the mod cards is a downer...oh well. Overall this is a great game, even with a hand full of arguable shortcomings...the low Amazon rating and review comments (in my estimation) reflect "overly vocal" players hung-up on minor changes and disappointments that in no way make this 4- to 5-star experience a one. Of note, my rating and review is for the base game, which I played for several days before entering the VIP codes. Enjoy!

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Darrill

VIP issues

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017

Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase

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...

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Neil H.

VIP RIPOFF-Buy the standard version

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017

Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase

I bought this on a preorder.Since i dont have a xb1x yet,im waiting to play.After reading the forums and reviews,Turn10 decided to make the VIP consumable which means you can use VIP 25 times then its gone.In past games VIP meant mostly credits bonuses but stayed with you forever.Nowhere in the preleases of this game was this stated.If only they had said upfront this will be different i could live with it.Maybe this will change since the game just came out.But over on Forza main site in the forums longtime supporters are steamed.Im giving the 1 star on the VIP that you are paying more for than the standard game.Which has no long term value.I have 30 days to return mine unopened copy.Just thought people should know what your NOT GETTING when buying the Ultimate Edition.We shall see in time if this or any of the major problems are fixed.

Turn 10 after much complaining reverted back to the old style VIP,gifted 4 cars and gave vips 1 million credits.Im now giving it a four.Still some gameplay issues but as far as the value of the ulitmate edition its works..Glad to see change back to the gamers favor instead of nickeling and diming us to death with little value.

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K.james299

AMAZING!

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024

Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase

Extremely happy with how fast the item got shipped to my place, it arrived in amazing condition as well (even in a massive snow storm). I’ve been searching for months for this game and I’m pleased to say that I now own it. The seller was fast with shipping, the metal case and sleeve are in perfect condition. I highly recommend and might purchase more in the near future!

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dustyn t.

Worth It

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017

Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase

Amazing game. Forza 6 was great but I think this one edged it out as the best Forza Motorsports game. I have not experienced any FPS issues on my Forza 6 Limited Edition Xbox. Yeah the VIP cars are really just normal cars in the game just tuned for “Forza Editions” and the VIP credit and Xp bonuses can only be used a few times but you also get the car pass included in the price. I preordered so got it for a cheaper price but find it totally worth it already. Own every Forza game and this one is definitely the best so far in the Motorsport line. A heads up though is you may find a few cars seem like they are not in the game like a Veyron or 458 Italia but they are just not in the normal marketplace. No road Toyota’s though so like a Celica and Supra is not in the game.

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JPG

I want to like this game

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017

Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase

Just a few observations so far.

I want to like this game. It looks better than those before it, but it doesn't play better. Right now things are frustrating. We're obviously still in a Beta test. Many little things just don't work correctly. I'm a Porsche guy, and many of the 911's don't display body mods at all. Sometimes, the glass disappears. The front end lifts on any hard acceleration. There's no easy way to get to a track to test drive your car. You can go to free mode, start a race, and change the options to prevent others from being on the track, but it's just not as easy as it once was. Additionally, the menu navigation isn't as intuitive as it was before. Others have already mentioned the VIP changes. If you're spending extra cash to have those additional perks, you'd be wise to buy the standard edition. The ROI for VIP isn't what it once was. You don't have to use the VIP perks right at the start; you can save them until the high-return races later on. The pricing on cars has changed dramatically. Some are saying that everything is more expensive; I've found the opposite to be true. The Ferrari 288 GTO, for instance, has been a few million for the last few Forza releases. Here, it's listed for 450k. Some cars may be more while others are less. I don't know it well enough.

ALSO: I do not like the requirements for homologation for the majority of races. If I want to race my stock, C-class car in a given series, I shouldn't be required to bump it to the very top of B or A. It's AI; bring the rest of the competition down to C-class! I don't want to be forced to heavily modify an E-type Jag and ruin the experience. Your older games did this much better.
Overall, it's entertaining, but I don't like being used as beta tester, especially when I'm paying for the game...

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CrazySte

This is less of a Race Simulator, and more of an Arcade Racing Game

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017

Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase

I have an XboX ONE and i have been playing both Forza Horizon 2 as well as Forza 6...

I WILL COMPARE FORZA 7 TO FORZA 6 to give you an idea of what to expect

I didn't expect much of an improvement in Graphics since i have the XboX ONE and not the ONE S or ONE X, but with surprise i found out that the Graphics quality has been somewhat downgraded:

while the Racetrack surroundings have been improved giving a nicer general view that make me easily recognize Tracks i have been in real life but never played in, the actual Car details have been degraded compared to Forza 6, particularly Reflections and Shadows on the Cars are less detailed and in general, as you drive the Car it kinda looks Flat, it's almost as if the Cars are a bit cartoonish for the lack of color dept... in comparison the Cars looked almost real in Forza 6.

The Driving Dynamic has changed quite a lot as well... it doesn't feel anymore like a true Simulator, FORZA 7 has a bit of an Arcade feel to it, the Cars seem more rigid on the screen and don't react as naturally as on Forza 6 when you hit a bump or someone.

BEWARE: do not enable the "Simulation Steering" option unless you have an actual "Steering Wheel Controller" because it becomes completely impossible to control a Slide when you are in Simulation with just the Standard Controller and always end up crashing.

The good side of FORZA 7 is that they brought back some iconic racetracks like Mugello, which was really missing on Forza 6, but on the contrary, the famous 700 Cars of Forza 7 lack some of the currently in production iconic sports Cars, like the 2016 " ALFA ROMEO Giulia Quadrifoglio ", powered by a Ferrari V6 engine, the GIULIA is currently ranked to be the fastest Sport Sedan in the World, altho i do expect it to come up in future updates together with her SUV Counterpart, the " ALFA ROMEO Stelvio Quadrifoglio " which has just been awarded the prize for Fastest SUV in the World, but it is also missing other important cars that were present of Forza 6, like the Toyota Supra or the Bugatti Veyron... i do expect the Chiron in any update, but i am sure that, along with the other cars i just named, they will charge users that don't have the Ultimate edition, and that is not cool because these are basic iconic Cars that are supposed to be available in any good Racing Cars Game.

all the Hype about the Dynamic Weather Change is kinda pointless... yes the Rain Comes down after you started racing in the Dry, but the Car handles almost the same... apparently Forza changes the Tires for you on the fly: i think a Pit stop would have been more appropriate.
Also the Rain Driving is kinda silly... on Forza 6 you had to be careful of the puddles, if you hit one you had to compensate for the Hydroplaning, but on FORZA 7 it simply does a lot of nice splashing water around it, but nothing happens to the Car's handling... kinda unreal.

Also, i do not like how you're forced to Buy cars you don't want, or how in some Races you're not given the choice of the Car to drive, you're simply given a Car, and you fight against other cars that often include the one you actually wanted for that Race...

UPDATE: so while at the beginning it was possible to Sell the Cars for about half the original Price and at least salvage some Money you were forced to waste, now with the update they did you're forced to give up the cars as you can't sell em, and if you refuse to buy the Cars, you will never get access to the Cars you like because they force you to Collect what they want, which is basically turning into a FORD promotion.

Too many limitations... on Forza 6 you decided how to spend your Money, in this one, cars might not be as expensive, but you don't get to choose em, and furthermore, the AFFINITY prize is completely gone... it was one of my favorite things on the previous Forza's, and i kinda didn't like in Forza 6 the Affinity was just a one time cash prize... now they got rid of it.

THE LAST ISSUE: On top of everything there is the Upgrades disappointment...: in Forza 6 i used to spend hours to fine tune a Car, by using the Test Drive option and Test the adjustments done to the Cars... now it seems pointless, as all Cars in the Championship have to be practically stock, so there is no much push to learn how to adjust properly tire pressure, Suspension Dampening, Aerodynamics etc...

Don't take me wrong, i like this game, but i had expectations for an actual Full Blown Simulator, and this is really not one

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DieBretter

This game is a money grab so save your money and not buy it

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017

Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase

As someone else mentioned, the VIP bonus isn't really a bonus anymore. You can use it 25 times to double your base income. This follows a few of their other changes, which can only be named as a money grab. Firstly, the cars are pricier than they were in Forza 6, secondly, they are going to charge for their "loot crates", which admittedly, you can buy with in game credits.

Though, in those crates are varying levels of goods from "Common" to "Legendary", with the more expensive the crate increasing your odds of getting something "Legendary", which may be a race suit, or may be a car, which again, with cars being more expensive and the VIP perk going away makes this look more like a money grab.

With this same thing, you're thinking "OK, I'll buy the cars I want with in-game credits", which you can't, at least not right off the bat. You have to work your way up to certain tiers to be able to purchase these cars, and you do need some of these cars for certain races. You can get some of these cars through leveling up and get some points to go up the tiers that way, but they're not as much as if you purchased the cars yourself. That's right, in order to purchase the higher tiered cars you have to spend your credits to get up to that level first.

Then, in order to make it so that you have quite a bit more of a challenge when you change the difficulty, to, you know, get more in game credits, they plain out cheat. In the photos that I've attached, though they are from the PC version, show this in the telemetry data. The yellow car, which is the AI, makes 2082 kW while the white car produces 418.

Keeping in the same vein, if you use ANY form of assist while driving, prepare for it to not work as well as it did in Forza 6. I, for the life of me, could not win on a higher difficulty (though not as high as the one with the 5 times as much power setting) with traction control on. When I turned it off I was finishing the races 2 or 3 seconds a lap faster than the next fastest car. It is incredibly aggressive in limiting tire slippage and slows you down immensely. The stability control? Yeah, that doesn't work either.

So yeah, plain, flat out money grab. They make it more difficult to get credits, that you need for literally everything, so you can buy their "loot crates".

The recommendation algorithm really, REALLY, sucks. I purchased a car that it recommended and it was literally the complete opposite of my driving style and type of car that I would normally use.

The AI, while not as aggressive, are kind of an untouchable brick; if they touch you, you deal with the effects, if you touch them, you deal with the effects. And at some speeds, some types of vehicles, and some weather conditions, that can mean the difference between 1st and 24th place.

On the upside? Maple Valley is back! New cars, and Forza Edition cars that give you some extra in game credits. The weather and time change effects are a welcome change, as is the not spinning out when you happen to clip a puddle.

If I would have known it'd be an updated version of Forza 5 I wouldn't have purchased it; I would have stuck with 6 and paid for the DLC.

UPDATES:

They've indeed fixed the VIP complaints regarding the double base payout.

Just this past update on 11/3, they released their "Xbox One X update" (yes, that's the real name for it) which enabled #Forzathon, the auction house (I think), and more multiplayer race modes. I'm going to leave that be since I didn't originally review it on those, but some people may see an issue with those features being pushed/released just a couple days before the Xbox One X release. They also worked something..I'm not sure what..with the AI. They're not quite an unmovable brick, though it does take some work to move them. They are slightly more aggressive, and just a little more inclined to stay on the track and pass you back than before.

Lastly, an update in my original review with the cars being pricier. It's because they go through a homogenization where every single car that you buy/get has the same upgrades in the interest of making the multiplayer races more equal for all players. The result I have no problem with, the way that they get there is where my issue lies. What essentially happens is you pay for the upgrades that they determine you need to fit the series tire size, tire type, and horsepower. If you don't like it you have to spend more credits to change things around to your liking. Personally, I'm a fan of less power and better grip/control, so I don't need all the engine upgrades and could use it somewhere else, like upgraded transmissions so I can change the gearing, or brakes, so I can adjust the balance and pressure amounts. But, I've already paid for those upgrades that I'm not using.

All told, if Amazon did half stars I'd be giving this a 2.5, but since they don't, a 3 it is.

Tangentially, this whole thing has left so thoroughly a sour taste in my mouth regarding Microsoft that I'm not going to preorder any of their games, which I think says something since they're a huge publisher and they own some of the companies that develop the games. They completely blew any goodwill and trust I had that they wouldn't try to be so blatantly anti-consumer. Prior to this game coming out I had an Xbox One X preodered to keep at my house and I was going to bring my current Xbox One to my cottage so I wouldn't have to lug it around to play this game; I have since cancelled that preorder.

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Michael S

Definitely has problems, but still enough pros to be fun

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017

Platform For Display: Xbox OneEdition: UltimateVerified Purchase

Long-time Forza franchise fan here. I've gone through everything but the first Forza Motorsport. There's a lot of criticism of FM7 going around. I have my own complaints, but I'm not giving it a one star rating, because there is still plenty good about it. Giving it one star because of a handful of problems doesn't really speak to the game overall.

I'm not an online player, so this is mostly a review of the single-player game. Even more than that, it's a review of how I like to play it (spoiler: Free Play mode).

I'll start with the good.

When it comes down to it, I REALLY enjoy driving it. I have a Thrustmaster wheel/pedal/shifter, and once I'm set up in my one of my favorite tracks in one of my favorite cars, I could spend hours slicing up the corners. Even with the idiotic Drivatars, it's still fun. Force feedback feels improved over FM6. The physics feels good enough to me. Some of the cars have screwed up handling, but the rest feel good. Racing in the rain is more fun than it was in FM6 with its puddles of death. I feel like the camera shakes add to the sense of speed, and it's challenging enough (with all the assists turned off) that I'm not guaranteed to get around a corner without spinning.

I pretty much live in Free Play mode. I get to pick the car, the track, the competition, the race conditions. It's fully customizable. Don't like the new homologation system? You don't have to use it in Free Play. I basically run hot laps, with the added challenge of passing the Drivatar competitors. The mode is a big improvement over FM6, which wasn't as customizable.

And I'm glad I can do a pre-race warm-up/practice. No, it's not real qualifying, but I feel better about learning new tracks.

The selection of cars is great. Yes, there are some that I miss from FM4 (no Pantera or 3.0 CSL? awww), and there are quite a few I don't care about (most of the trucks), but there are lots to love, both old and new. Car customization is still good, though not much has changed except the body kits from Horizon 3.

Now the bad.

Drivatars are worse than in FM6. They don't share the track or seem to have any concept of other cars. Most collisions with them will result in your detriment, but no impact to their driving. That said, they can be easy to beat, even in unbeatable. They brake in apexes and exits of turns and do other really weird things. This does make them hard to pass sometimes, but beatable. And on certain tracks they'll come to a full-stop pileup in turn one. I just hang back and go around it.

I don't like Career mode at all. It doesn't feel like a racing career where you have a specialization and work through the ranks. It feels like a tour of different types of cars, and you don't get much choice. If the kinds of cars I like aren't included, it just isn't as fun. Sometimes it's nice to discover something I hadn't raced in a while, or something I never thought of as my kind of thing, but mostly it's annoying and I just want to get through it. If you're the type that wants to beat the game, I guess this is where you'd spend time.

I don't play online because public races are chaos, and I don't have time to dedicate to racing with a group (I've done it before and it was rewarding and enjoyable, but it tends to take time and you need to commit to showing up).

And yeah, all the other things that people mentioned, like vanished VIP rewards (there is a fix for that, but still, who thought that was a good idea?). I don't care much about prize crates.

As of writing this review, Forzathon and the Auction House aren't available. I'm glad to see the AH will return, but I can't count that as a plus if it's not here yet.

If you love driving, customizing cars, and customizing races, there's a LOT of that you can do in FM7 and I recommend it. If you're on the fence, research all the downsides, but this is still a Forza Motorsports game and has a lot going for it.

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