Forza Horizon 2 was one of the greatest driving games of all time, combining the tight, physical and tactile control scheme from Forza Motorsport 5 with a fantastic open world which was as varied as it was beautiful. It was filled to the brim with the pure joy of driving.

Turn 10 Studios & Playground Games are back with the latest addition to the Forza Horizon franchise. Forza Horizon 3 truly is the perfect sequel. It takes everything we enjoy about the Forza Horizon franchise and adds just enough to keep it fresh.

Gorgeous visuals; Plenty of difficulty adjustments; Huge open-world; Massive roster of cars

Missing the Volkswagen brand; Minor visual issue with vehicle lights; No split-screen multiplayer

On paper it seems like the same old song and dance when it comes to annual franchises, but with the Forza brand, every new year comes with a new surprise. After every other year's fantastic offerings for simulation fans, a new contender enters the ring and that contender is Forza Horizon.

The Forza Horizon series is about as big as it gets for arcade racing games. The next game in the series, Forza Horizon 3 , is releasing soon for the Xbox One and Windows , and the game takes you to Australia where you'll face other cars in street races, off-road adventures, and on racetracks.

Awesome open world Australia

Some races get repetitive

In 2010 some of the most influential people in the racing game business got together and formed Playground Games. The aim for this talented group of individuals was simple – make the best driving game in the world. Six years later and perfection is on the horizon.

Graphics that make you question how it runs on the Xbox One| The soundtrack has finally been improved | The Online Adventure mode is exceptionally fun | It'll last you for eternity | Photo mode is still addictive

Navigation is a bit of a step back from Forza Horizon 2 | Co-op campaign has some flaws

The worst thing about 'Forza Horizon 3' is that it may have stolen me away from the 'Forza Motorsport' series for good. There's an important freedom to be found in the Australian festival racing, and the land is a gorgeous one when alight or after the rain.

Pack your bags and make sure to include a lot of sunscreen because we are heading down under folks. Australia is the location for developer Playground's newest Forza title, and it's the studio's best yet.

Like clockwork, the Forza Horizon series by Playground Games has become the interim sandbox excursion between the major Forza Motorsport entries by Turn 10 Studios, giving Forza fans a reprieve from the more serious and technical side of racing.

Gorgeous Australian setting; Forza Blueprints; 4-player co-op campaign; High production value and familiar Forza features; Revised skill perks; Drivatar Lineup and Wheelspins

AI convoys and Drivatar spawns like crashing into you; World can feel skin-deep; Tags