Update: We've updated our review to reflect the PC version of Forza Horizon 3. Please scroll to the bottom of the story to find the updated content. - PB, 9/27/2016, 10:40 AM PDT However sacrilegious, the ability to launch a Jaguar over a hill and into a cornfield with no risk of mechanical damage...

Gorgeous environments; Accessible driving controls; Robust reward system; Great mix of off-road and traditional races

Minor online performance issues; Unappealing brand-building narrative

Racing games have gotten very serious. With arcade games like Blur, Split Second and Ridge Racer failing to excite a large enough audience, and genre staple Need For Speed seemingly in the middle of a crisis, the video game racing world has been left to the serious.

Gorgeous; So much content; Great fun

Groove Music might bother some

Open world games are all the rage this generation, especially now that online multiplayer is at a stage where it can be integrated seamlessly. Forza Horizon 2 did a great job of creating a massive ope

Car handling fit for all players; Massive open world; packed with content; Create your own race events; Stunning visuals

Multiplayer balancing issues; Long initial load time

is a masterclass in open-world racing and bigger and better than its excellent predecessor across the board. It looks fantastic, the car selection and customisation is second to none, and the size and variety of the sprawling Australian outback is magnificent.

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.