Driving sims were once all the rage – will Forza Horizon 6 get them back on track?
Summary
Forza Horizon 6 is the newest driving game from Microsoft, letting players explore a recreated version of Japan and race cars in an open world. Driving games used to be very popular but lost ground to other types of games, though this new title shows the fun and excitement they can offer.Key Facts
- Forza Horizon 6 is available now on Xbox and PC, and will come to PS5 later.
- The game features an open world based on real locations in Japan.
- Driving games were the most popular video game genre from the 1990s to early 2000s.
- Classic driving games include Ridge Racer, Daytona USA, Colin McRae Rally, Burnout, and Gran Turismo.
- Newer mainstream games focus more on open-world adventures and live-service games like Fortnite and Minecraft.
- Driving games appeal because many adults have experience with real cars, making them relatable and aspirational.
- Driving games also offer a fantasy of freedom and excitement associated with open roads and fast cars.
- The author hopes Forza Horizon 6 might help revive popular interest in driving games.
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