Forza Horizon 5 is a rich and intricate vehicle heaven where revheads and auto geeks may gather, tinker, and explore indefinitely. It's a sentimental homage to the thrill of road-tripping through postcard-perfect holiday scenery, and an occasionally silly but always genuine Valentine to Mexico's world-famous culture. It's a long-distance, MMO-inspired racer that's bursting at the seams with more races, events, and event kinds than can reasonably fit on some portions of the map – but it never seems overwhelming. It never forces you to do something you don't want to do and consistently rewards you for your choices. It has a lovely appearance, a fantastic tone, and is a joy to play. Forza Horizon 5 is a lot of things, to be sure. Above all, it's the work of a master racing company, and it's the greatest open-world racing game I've ever experienced.

Forza Horizon 5 is a rich and intricate vehicle heaven where revheads and auto geeks may gather, tinker, and explore indefinitely. It's a sentimental homage to the thrill of road-tripping through postcard-perfect holiday scenery, and an occasionally silly but always genuine Valentine to Mexico's world-famous culture. It's a long-distance, MMO-inspired racer that's bursting at the seams with more races, events, and event kinds than can reasonably fit on some portions of the map – but it never seems overwhelming. It never forces you to do something you don't want to do and consistently rewards you for your choices. It has a lovely appearance, a fantastic tone, and is a joy to play. Forza Horizon 5 is a lot of things, to be sure. Above all, it's the work of a master racing company, and it's the greatest open-world racing game I've ever experienced.