The newest installment in racing games, Forza Horizon 4 follows its predecessor Forza Horizon 3, and it does so in a breathtaking format. At first glance it may look like just another driving game, but the game itself expands beyond the expectations of racing that people hold, like thinking that all you do is drive around for a few hours and get bored.

This game, however, has an open world portion of the game that spreads across Britain, including the vast hilly countryside along with the winding roads of the city. Along with the large map, the game includes all four seasons as well. Each season comes with different challenges, events and special cars for that season. With these changes comes more players wanting to play more now that they have challenges to complete and cars to earn that only come around every once in a while.

The game includes a total of 450 cars; some are used for speed while others are used for being able to get around smoothly. Forza Horizon 4 also includes a multiplayer aspect that allows you to be in a game with around 70 other players, or you can be in a private game with 12 of your own friends. There are team tournaments that you and your friends can take part in and race against other teams for prizes such as cars and clothing for your character. This makes the game a bit more personal and gets the player more attached.

For the skill portion of the game, each car has its own set of upgradables that can be leveled up to make the car as great as it can be. As far as the player level goes, the more you play the more you level up separate categories, these categories are very time consuming when it comes to getting them maxed out in level. In game you get a chance to do a ‘spin a wheel’ to earn prizes that you would have to spend in game currency on to gain normally.

Overall the game in itself is one for the record books, as it shows players a new way of racing that includes the ability to purchase properties in game that can be used as garages for your large collection of cars. Players are also able to purchase DLC (downloadable content) which gives the player an even larger selection of cars to choose from. With its breathtaking scenery and the vast selection of cars to choose from, this is certainly a game that many people can spend hours upon hours playing trying to get to the next level.