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By Marc Saltzman
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Kids steer exotic cars around tracks -- with open chat.
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Forza Motorsport 5
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Based on 2 parent reviews
Based on 10 kid reviews
Kids say the game is generally enjoyable thanks to its realistic graphics and fun racing mechanics, though the controls can be difficult to master, potentially leading to frustration. It is deemed suitable for children, with no inappropriate content, making it a solid choice for younger players interested in racing simulations.
- realistic graphics
- difficult controls
- suitable for children
- fun racing mechanics
- positive reviews
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's It About?
Racing enthusiasts are likely aware of the best-selling Forza Motorsport franchise from Microsoft Game Studios -- and now they can climb behind the wheel of FORZA MOTORSPORT 5, an exclusive Xbox One disc or digital download. As with its award-winning predecessors, this game lets you drive hundreds of exotic vehicles -- including the 2013 McLaren P1, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4, and, for the first time, open-wheel Formula One and Indy cars -- through a number of international tracks. Sharpen your skills while racing through the meaty Career mode, or, better yet, challenge your online friends to see who can reach the finish line first.
Is It Any Good?
Aside from a huge number of cars you can climb into -- including the challenge of tackling open-wheel vehicles that feel very different -- Forza Motorsport 5 takes advantage of Xbox One's power to provide stunning graphics and smooth animation. The career mode is deep and fulfilling -- with artificial intelligence-controlled vehicles tough to race against -- whereas online play tests your skills against other human racers in cyberspace. There isn't much to complain about with this next-generation racing simulation other than fewer tracks than Forza Motorsport 4, and it's perhaps a little on the difficult side, but overall this is a fine racer for the Xbox One.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families might talk about how street racing is only safe in a virtual environment, such as a video game, and not in real life. Parents can explain how it can be deadly in real life and that thousands of teens die each year from reckless driving and racing.
Ask your kids which kinds of cars they like the most in a racing game, and why.
Game Details
- Platform : Xbox One
- Subjects : Language & Reading : following directions , Science : engineering , momentum , physics , Hobbies : collecting
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : applying information , decision-making , strategy , Self-Direction : achieving goals , time management , Responsibility & Ethics : following codes of conduct
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : Microsoft Studios
- Release date : November 22, 2013
- Genre : Racing
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks )
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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