http://www.destructoid.com/how-to-respond-to-a-videogame-review-154490.phtml

What I do know is FM3 is out and Im loving the multiplayer at the moment.

From Blu-ray references (speaking of mandatory installs…) to referencing being “forced” to compare it to GT5′s interface, with GT5p winning that argument, of course. In the end, you claim that a glorified demo is better than this amazing full release? Embarrassing. Again.

I am anxious for GT5 and it will likely be the first game I purchase for my PS3, but if they haven’t fixed their bumpercar physics (where the CPU cars hardly sway from their positions, regardless of impact) or their Ridge Racer handling, I may change my mind. Hopefully they improve their cardboard-cutout trees and 16-bit hillside textures while they are at it.

But I can see why GT fans are bitter at Forza. If Forza 2 and 3 hadn’t come out, there is no question in my mind that they would have released GT5 a year or more ago…but unfortunately GT has had to ante up just to keep up, thus extending their development cycle.

I won’t be back to read anything from your site as it has lost all credibility in my eyes.

Lars: The reviews clearly states that disc 1 install is optional. I think it was right to draw attention to the unusually large size of the install (almost the entire dual-layer disc) and the fact that the loading times change the “optional” install into a pretty much “essential”. Also, I wasn’t talking about the collector’s edition VIP DLC, but the DLC card featuring extra tracks and cars that ships with ALL copies of Forza 3.

While browsing this month’s Games TM I noticed that they opened their review in exactly the same way, drawing attention to the install space required and the benefits of Blu-ray.

Whether you agree with the sentiment of the review or not, from a professional point of view, it wasn’t that far left field to mention those issues.

Your credability just sank to the bottom. You don’t have to download anything to your HDD as it’s optional.
The extra content of cars and tracks only requires 2 GB which I think is a small amount of disc space.
Collectors edition content requires a single GB more ofc but that’s extra VIP DLC content that shouldn’t count in a review of the basic game.
And the full install of them game is completely unecessary.
So instead of stating “Forza 3 is a 10 GB download OMG we need Blu-Ray!”
It should be more like
“For all the cars and tracks you need a 2GB install on the HDD”

Yes, GT5 Prologue and eventually GT5 itself will probably be more “into it” than Forza 3, with a much more hardcore system that gets down to the dirt and grit and as-real-as-it-gets racing experience. Yes, it may have better physics, better graphics, and a better feel of realism. Yes, it is extremely accurate and has insane attention to detail. However, where I find it falls short in my department is that it is missing just one little thing. It isn’t as FUN as Forza. You don’t get the feeling of freedom, fun, and just overall easy-going pace as Forza 3. But, Forza 3 can back that up with excellent physics and great looking graphics as well, but you don’t have to go so hardcore that your knuckles go white and your ears bleed. I find it will probably turn out to be a better experience for me, (although I have not played GT5 Prologue yet), and I think I will enjoy it more than GT5.

Also, I REALLY need a good steering wheel, with an H-Pattern shifter and a clutch pedal to fully enjoy either game. I’ve been playing on a 26 inch-ish 780p-something TV, and I’ve actually gotten used to it. However, I’ve played it on my friend’s 1080p 48 inch LCD, and it looks OUTSTANDING, especially considering I have terrible eyesight and everything is blurry. I don’t like to wear glasses, so I have gotten used to just having everything a bit fuzzy. I have been playing with a controller, and I am longing for a high-quality steering wheel, but I just don’t have the money to go out buying a $300 piece of gaming equipment.

I just think that Forza is just that little bit funner. Great review, and some great discussions. Finally a reviewer who goes and haves actual conversations with the community.

I’m out, for now.

You might disagree, but in comparison to other reviews for this game, this review seems a little shallow.