When it was released Forza 3 quickly became my favourite driving sim, and I held huge expectations and excitement for the release of Forza 4. Thankfully, the game met all my expectations and proved to be an improvement from the previous game. One of the biggest improvements is the game's visuals.

Forza 4 continues its franchises DNA throughout the entire experience. Its trademark pitch perfect sound, the stunning visuals and its abundance of community features are obvious from the start and once you get into the meat of the game, the prominence of Turn 10's attention to detail becomes more...

Everything; It's oh so good

Weather would have been nice; but it's not detrimental in any way

While Gran Turismo was on hiatus for five years, Microsoft's Forza Motorsport cemented itself as the premiere racing franchise in gaming. Fans will likely look back on Forza Motorsport 3 as the pinnacle, but this year's entry is a more than worthy addition to the series.

World Tour mode offers some leeway with race selection; Fantastic online multiplayer; Caters to all skill levels

Very similar to Forza Motorsport 3; Not too much new content

Nearly every year there's some racing game hitting store shelves, proclaiming to be the most realistic and intense. In some cases, these games hold true to their boasts, delivering specific elements that outdo every other game on the market.

Turn 10 drops the clutch on Kinect and puts the pedal to the graphical metal in Forza 4...

I'm into my fifth 'season' of racing in Forza Motorsport 4 and I've completed a very low percentage of the game. But I will complete a very high percentage, of that I have no doubt. Graphically beautiful with excellent playability and a superb community and on-line experience.

Forza 4 impresses for not only providing a beautiful, solid and deep racing experience, but making it fun and accessible for any car enthusiast or newcomer.

One of the best racers in the industry just got even better, making it the absolute king of the road.

Gorgeously presented; Plays fantastically; Tons of cars; tracks; and events; Excellent online features; Accommodates all levels of skill

Largely similar to the previous game; Not enough use of Top Gear; Kinect implementation is a gimmick; Still no Porsches

arrives exactly two years after its predecessor thundered ahead of its racing genre rivals, leaving them behind to choke on a rather large trail of dust. In the two years since its release, petrolheads with a soft spot for racing simulators will no have no doubt enjoyed

From the moment you pop in the Forza Motorsport 4 disc, it's clear that this game is made for anyone who's ever had a "dream car," regardless of whether they've ever been lucky enough to own or even drive it.

+ Ridiculous number of cars; all gorgeously re-created; + Oodles of options and online community features; including an auction house; liveries; decals; and car clubs

? How come the DeLorean looks accurately stainless steel in Autovista; but is wrongly painted silver during gameplay