There’s also new Bucket List challenges to check out, five new cars and trucks, new events like Rampage, Brawl, and Gauntlet, new rally specific parts for new and existing garage vehicles, and a host of online additions focused on the new Storm Island location. In addition to the dozens of championships, you can hunt down the singular “Barn Find”, a very cool addition that’s well worth seeking out, and one that I won’t spoil here. You’ll start off with an initial journey to the central hub of Storm Island, where you can then partake in a number of championship events spread out across six different tiers. Once installed, you can access Storm Island via the port in Nice, which in turn transports you to a sizeable island location. Storm Island makes good use of its title, featuring a whole lot of thunder, rain, lightning, and wind, with a heavy emphasis on off-road racing compared to the core Forza Horizon 2 experience. While Driveclub might be the reigning king of console racing weather effects, that doesn’t mean that Playground Games can’t give them a run for their money. But if you’re willing to throw at least one $20 at the game for what you saved on the retail price, and don’t know which to choose, Storm Island will definitely give you the most bang for your buck.Looking for an excuse to jump back into the excellent Forza Horizon 2 on Xbox One? Look no further than the equally excellent, recently released DLC Storm Island.
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On top of the game’s purchase price (which I think has settled down to $39.99 at this point), it’s a costly ordeal to get the most out of Forza Horizon 2. I wish this had included either the “Car Pack” or maybe the “VIP” membership the Car Pack (something like 5 or 6 new cars a month for 6 months) is another $19.99, and the VIP package, which includes even more cars (and some other exclusive online functionality) is an additional $24.99. No sir, you’ll be leaving the P1 and MC12 in the garage for the excursion.īut all in all, Storm Island is a success, and a decent value for the price. I can’t exactly tear through the forest at 226 mph with my Venom or glide over bumpy trails in the Zonda. On the other hand, I do appreciate that it takes some time to focus on vehicles on the other side of the spectrum, I just wish I had some new ground on which to cut loose with the GT40 Mk II or the Agera. There’s not much room for racing these ultimate machines on the island’s terrain. I also wish it was better suited to some of the game’s larger purchases like the Veyron or Veneno. You’ll want to stock up on a few vehicles of this ilk for your time on the island. On the mainland, I’m generally able to compete with the Drivatar difficulty set to “Average,” though I found myself having to bump back to “New Racer” on the island and even then I struggled to place in the top 3 at times. Still, I wish the area was a little bigger to provide a little more variety. There aren’t any real downsides to Storm Island price-wise it’s a little staggering when it comes to DLC, but there’s more than enough content.
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The air is thick and wet, colors are muted and drab to reflect the overcast skies, and the fog looks great. I particularly love how an entirely different look is established. But for fans intent on completing the game or those obsessed with tearing through fields and dodging trees and spinning through mud, it’s the perfect addition. It’s still fundamentally Forza Horizon 2, so for casual fans, the $20 price tag might be a little steep. It’s a natural expansion that doesn’t take away or detract from the original while still establishing its own uniqueness. So how does it stack up? Storm Island is flawlessly integrated into the main game and the mechanics are identical.
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Fog, wind, and rain all add to the challenge.