Forza 3 Review

This article was originally published on The Escapist.

For years, Gran Turismo has served as the king of the racing simulation genre. But with the birth of Microsoft's Forza series, Polyphony Digital encountered a serious competitor. The original Forza might have fallen short of Gran Turismo, but with each iteration, the franchise is coming closer and closer to de-throning the iconic PlayStation racing sim. Indeed, Forza 3 is the best installment in Turn 10 Studio's series yet.

Graphics may not be the most important aspect of a game, but when it comes to a racing simulator, they're integral. Forza 3 looks even better than its predecessor; with better lighting, textures, more realistic car models and picturesque courses. However, the game doesn't look outrageously better than its predecessor. There are improvements, but they appear minor overall. For example, when it comes to vehicle damage, graphically, things haven't advanced much, which is a little disappointing.


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