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Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Review - Part 3

FORZA MOTORSPORT 6: APEX Favorite Gameplay Component My favorite gameplay component of Forza Motorsport 6: Apex is altering and tailoring my driving style to the conditions of the race. If ever I attempt to reach top-speed on a wet track such as Brands Hatch United Kingdom, the vehicle spins off track and out of control. That’s a challenge for me, as my strategy isn’t so much into drifting, but in staying as straight as possible, so that I can reach over to 200 km/h -- keeping within a controllable limit. Another method of mine I had to retire -- and this is coming from the likes of Asphalt 6: Airborne and Mario Kart Double Dash - - which is ramming into players. I quickly found out in a vehicle simulator under the laws of natural physics, this reduces my speed on impact. There are also frequent bottlenecks at turning points in the track; luckily I can use my best strategy and I find this to be the best opportunity to strategically slip past other cars when an opening ...

Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Review - Part 2

FORZA MOTORSPORT 6: APEX Game Modes and Scenarios In Rival races, the player goes against a racer’s ghost driver in a one-on-one challenge. The game also includes Multiplayer lobbies, full matchmaking facilities and a new League system. Leagues are special multiplayer divisions that will group you with players that have a similar skillset to yours -- and the more you races in these Leagues, the better the player’s standing will be; and as their skillset improves, they will be able to access higher-level League types. Forza Motorsport 6: Apex sports many Special event types like Top Gear bowling, Autocross or Overtaking challenges. There are also a wide variety of event types to participate in, many are optional, but in completing them players can challenge themselves and reap additional XP and rewards. In Forza , the player has a chance of winning a car with each level earned. Upon gaining a level, the player is presented with a prize board and a randomly moving cursor. Hitt...

Forza Motorsport 6: Apex Review - Part 1

FORZA MOTORSPORT 6: APEX VEHICLE SIMULATION MECHANICS Welcome to Motorsport 6 With Horizon being Forza’ s more relaxed, open-world version of the franchise, this entry of into the famed Motorsport series retains its true focus on circuit racing. Forza Motorsport 6: Apex boasts stunning visuals, accompanied by fantastic audio design and a wealth of top-tier unlockable vehicles. The game shines in competitive multiplayer and riveting races; and in short it’s arguably the most realistic racing game available on the Windows Store -- graphically and mechanically. Forza Motorsport 6: Apex sports real-world weather conditions, temperature and in changes day/night cycles that heavily influence the race with every turn; coupled with true physics and in-depth finetuning for advanced vehicle performance. UI and HUD The UI of Forza Motorsport 6 is very clean and concise. It is user-friendly and easy to navigate for newcomers. It is within the menu before entering a race, ...