Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360)

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Description

Forza Motorsport 2 is the sequel to the original racing game Forza Motorsport. There is more focus on circuit racing and the point-to-point races have been removed.

There are 12 tracks in 47 different configurations (both fictional and existing) and over 300 cars with a unique feel that can be modified to the smallest details, mechanical and cosmetic. Cars are classified as Production Cars or Race Cars divided over different classes. Every mechanical part influences the car behaviour and sound, stressing the focus on realism. There are 3 settings: Simulation (large impact of crashes), Limited (light crashes and only a small amount of damage) and Cosmetic (only visible damage, not affecting the car's performance).

The game modes include a career mode with different classes, time trials, free runs and arcade races. In the career mode, winning races unlocks manufacturer relationships and you can earn money to buy new cars or customize your vehicles. This mode is expanded over Xbox Live with up to 8 human opponents. Players can buy and sell cars through the game's Auction House.

Screenshots

Part of the Following Groups

• Automobile: AC Cobra
• Automobile: Aston Martin Vanquish
• Automobile: Audi TT
• Automobile: BMW M3
• Automobile: Chevrolet Corvette
• Automobile: Dodge Viper
• Automobile: Enzo Ferrari
• Automobile: Ferrari 550
• Automobile: Ferrari F355
• Automobile: Ferrari F40
• Automobile: Ferrari F430
• Automobile: Ferrari F50
• Automobile: Ferrari Testarossa
• Automobile: Ford Focus
• Automobile: Ford GT
• Automobile: Honda NSX
• Automobile: Honda S2000
• Automobile: Jaguar E-Type
• Automobile: Jaguar XJ220
• Automobile: Lamborghini Countach
• Automobile: Lamborghini Diablo
• Automobile: Lamborghini Gallardo
• Automobile: Lamborghini Murciélago
• Automobile: Lotus Esprit
• Automobile: Maserati MC12
• Automobile: Mazda MX-5 / Miata / Roadster
• Automobile: Mazda RX-7
• Automobile: McLaren F1
• Automobile: Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
• Automobile: Nissan R390 GT1
• Automobile: Pagani Zonda
• Automobile: Peugeot 206
• Automobile: Porsche 911
• Automobile: Porsche 959
• Automobile: Porsche Boxster
• Automobile: Porsche Carrera GT
• Automobile: Saleen S7
• Automobile: Subaru Impreza
• Automobile: Toyota Celica
• Automobile: Toyota GT-One
• Automobile: Toyota MR2
• Automobile: Toyota Supra
• Automobile: Volkswagen Golf
• Forza Motorsport series

User Reviews

Better the Grand Turismo

Brian Albrecht (59)

The Press Says

GameSpy	Jun 01, 2007		100
GamesFirst!	Jun 29, 2007		100
GamingTrend	2007	576 out of 600	96
VicioJuegos.com	Jun 10, 2007	92 out of 100	92
XBox Front	May 28, 2007	92 out of 100	92
Kombo.com	May 30, 2007	9 out of 10	90
UOL Jogos	Jun 01, 2007		90
Video Games Daily	Jun 13, 2007	9 out of 10	90
Video Game Generation	Jun 16, 2007	9 out of 10	90
The Video Game Critic	Apr 18, 2012	C-	42

Forums

Topic	# Posts	Last Post
Screenshots are not gameplay	11	vedder (20184) Sep 02, 2009

Trivia

1001 Video Games

Forza Mototrsport 2 appears in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die by General Editor Tony Mott.

Controversy

Fan outcry caused developer Turn 10 Studios to lower the price of the DLC track Twin Ring Motegi from 600 to 400 points. 600 points required users to buy a Xbox Live Marketplace point package of 1000 points, while 400 only needs a 500-points package. There was an uproar on the official forums and on 25th October 2007 community manager Che Chou announced the price had been lowered.

Awards

• GameSpy
  • 2007 – #9 Xbox 360 Game of the Year
  • 2007 – Xbox 360 Racing Game of the Year
  • 2007 – #8 Multiplayer Game of the Year

Related Web Sites

• IGCD Internet Game Cars Database (Game page on IGCD, a database that tries to archive vehicles found in video games.)
• X360A achievement guide (X360A's achievement guide for Forza 2.)