But while each subsequent Horizon game has improved the series' technical chops, the formula hasn't changed much. The resulting game curried a ton of favor upon launch, since it evoked the beloved and long-dormant Burnout Paradise concept-with the bonus of Forza's solid car-handling model at its core. Instead of confining you to just race tracks, Horizon's massive map ranged from busy city streets to wide-open countrysides to muddy riverside romps. Nearly a decade before this week's launch of Forza Horizon 5, the Forza Horizon series began life as a plucky, goofy offshoot of the 'serious' Forza Motorsport racing games. Links: Microsoft | Amazon | Best Buy | Steam | Official Website
Price: $60 (included as part of Xbox Game Pass)
Platform: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows PC
