Alex Unleashed on Cars

  Forza Horizon has always been one of my favourite franchises as it takes the freedom of the open road and combines it with the content of a simulation racer. But I’ve generally been rather unsatisfied with the franchise’s offerings over the past few years and the latest offering, Horizon 5 feels lacking in multiple area’s. So let’s break the game down with what’s good and what needs changing. First off, the map is fantastic. Horizon 4’s UK map was fairly dull likely down to the location not having varied types of terrain being in the UK. Whereas Horizon 5’s Mexico map is more like Horizon 3’s map where we have a jungle, a desert, a volcano, beaches, and mountains as well. The variety is also coupled to a well-designed map with plenty of long straights and winding roads that encourage driving just for the sake of driving, and that I like. Next the custom events are a welcome addition. I have never approved of the change from Horizon 1 to 2 in that events don’t require cars f...

  If I told you that the Noble M12’s engine was from a Ford Mondeo, you wouldn’t think too much of it. But if I told you that it will do 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and has 2 turbochargers, then you’d perhaps take notice. The M12 was the second car made by Noble, the first was the M10, a rather puffy looking cabrio targeted at Boxster & Chimera buyers. But when the M12 came out in 2000 it was targeted at more upmarket cars like the Chevrolet Corvette, TVR Cerbera Speed Six & BMW M Coupe, but it wouldn’t be too much of a push to suggest it could hold its own with a 911 Turbo or Ferrari 360, Why? Because it weighed 1080 KG, had a 310 BHP and 320 Ib ft of Torque  2.5 litre V6 with twin turbos and would top 160 flat out, not to mention the highly praised handling and vented disc brakes.  It's also important to note that the M12 was mid-engined (which was very unique for a British sports car) and that helps with weight distribution and stability. Upon launch the M12 was in...