Newbies, Experts Win in Forza Motorsport 4 Video Game
Forza 4 also isn’t too nerdy and obscure with its collection of cars. There are plenty of selections you’ve seen us cover at Cars.com, like the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2011 Lexus CT 200h, 2010 Ford Taurus SHO and 2011 Volvo S60. Even our two long-term 2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2011 Nissan Leaf testers make the cut – an editor’s race between those two has yet to happen.
Chances are, though, you’re not going to buy Forza 4 to race a Nissan Leaf. Exotics like the Ferrari 458 Italia, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Lamborghini Murciélago, Audi R8 and more take full advantage of how real the game makes cars look and sound.
Even though I routinely test cars on real roads, I geek out on all types of racing games in my spare time, and Forza 4 emulates the real thing as close as any video game before. There is amazing attention to detail inside and outside the car, plus lifelike engine and exhaust noises that rumble through the stereo.
Driving controls are pretty straightforward. Steering, traction and stability systems plus antilock brakes can all be tuned for drivers who want full control over their ride. Each car has a different feel of heft and acceleration. One quirk of the game is that many of the cars are too tail-happy, where the rear end swings out in a corner or during braking, even front-wheel-drive ones. Novice players will want to keep driver assists active for a few races to avoid frustration.
