A lot of people are always wanting a comparison, so after release, here are my thoughts. I will taking a category and talking about each, and which one gets it.
Once again, my thoughts. Fanboys of each game can click off right now.
Graphics:
Forza Horizon 2. Not even a comparison. While TC’s don’t look horrible, it is definanty not comparable to H2, which in some shots looks like a real life photo!.
Map:
The Crew. Horizon 2’s is even smaller than the first (with more drivable area), while TC has a map that takes 90+ minutes to cross, and not a lot of borders, unlike H2, which still has a good amount, when you think of it. TC has a bunch of cities and landmarks of the USA, and Forza just has a sort-of replica of each city that stereotypes it.
Progression System:
For me, I personally don’t like either one! FH2 gives you a Ferrari in the first hour (with WAY more free cars to come), and TC makes you crawl on your hands and knees and beg to get a car!
Car list:
Forza Horizon 2. It has a very diverse 200+ car list from JDM classics, to Hypercars, to SUVs, to much more.
DLC:
NONE (but FH2). Personally, I HATE DLC and think games should stop doing it. Well not nessicarily that, but making up cars PRE launch and making us pay for it?! Why? Are you that desperate? GIVE US THE FULL GAME! RS does it right and makes it free, and they develop it after launch! Link to someone stating my EXACT thoughts: Why DLC is Ruining Gaming (Rant) - YouTube. But after looking at the DLC PGG has released and looking at the DLC IT will be offering, Forza’s is much better.
AI:
Forza Horizon 2. Forza has drivatars which sometimes wreck you, but are much better than the rubber banding AI in TC.
Content:
The Crew. It has SO many things to do, while FH2 has you stuck doing road trips and bucket lists. After you finish all that…
Intro:
Forza Horizon 2. Singlehandedly the best intro in a racing game. Has the festival feel (yet doesn’t overpower you like in H1), has the cars, and gets you ready to drive. TC’s police chase intro is cool, but not as cool as FH2 to me.
Story:
None. TC’s is SO cliche, and FH2 doesn’t really have one… just race to the top and not kill Ben and Ashely.
Lasting longer:
The Crew. It will, with it’s almost endless things to do in it.
Overall winner:
Forza Horizon 2. For me, it’s more of a game I like. I like having a lot of cars, weather, getting cars more easily, good AI, non-cliche characters, and I don’t mind great graphics!
What game do you guys prefer? And for what reasons?