Why do I love Forza Horizon 5? Let me count the ways. From its gorgeous, varied map, to its Top Gear-influenced racing sensibilities, it's a genuinely fantastic experience. I've got a dirty little secret though – my favorite part of the game isn't to be found in a race, or even behind the wheel. It's found in a menu. "But Joe," I hear you cry, "isn't the whole point of the Forza Horizon games about driving? Why are you perusing menus like you're in a car-based restaurant run by Monsieur Mangetout?"
The answer lies in Forza Horizon 5's deceptively deep but wonderfully accessible set of car modding tools. You can keep your barn finds, those multi-million dollar cars that lure in other racers like sirens. I prefer my souped-up shitboxes any day of the week, thanks.
