By “This game is everything I ever desired”
Yesterday marked a significant occasion for both Xbox and PlayStation – the day when Forza Horizon 5 officially debuted on PS5 for all players, following a short early access phase for individuals who purchased the premium editions.
Preliminary estimates indicate it has already sold close to 1 million copies on PS5, and we were eager to discover what newcomers were expressing about Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation, so we explored the internet for some initial reactions!
Warning: Some comments may contain explicit language.
Let’s begin with our partner site, Push Square. Here are a few noteworthy remarks we’ve encountered:
Countach: I began playing yesterday in the late afternoon and have already earned 12 trophies. It’s indeed a fantastic game.
JustMyOpinion: What a remarkable game! I enjoy the competitiveness of GT7, but FH5 is just pure joy for casual racing, and even some rivalry. Overall, it’s an excellent game.
On Twitter (or “X” if we must refer to it that way), numerous FH5 newcomers are sharing their thoughts:
Lastly, here’s a glimpse of discussions happening on the PlayStation Reddit forums:
In summary, there’s a lot of admiration for Forza Horizon 5 from PlayStation enthusiasts so far. However, as shown by some of the remarks above, there are also a few complaints and constructive feedback from certain players.
It will be captivating to observe how well this Xbox first-party title performs on PS5 in the forthcoming days, weeks, and months. We suspect it will soon rise to the top of the PS5 sales charts. What an extraordinary period we’re experiencing!
If you’re curious, we also recently shared our firsthand experience with Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, mentioning how it feels quite unusual to play on a Sony platform. Nevertheless, we do appreciate the benefits of the PS5 DualSense feedback…
What are your thoughts on these impressions? Have you tried Forza Horizon 5 on PS5? Share your opinion below.
Fraser is the News Editor at Pure Xbox, where he dedicates his time to covering the most significant stories in the realm of Xbox and beyond.