Forza Horizon
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision
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Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
42/100
Growth Value
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to explore the open world and experiment with different cars and racing styles. Discuss the physics of driving and the strategic choices involved in tuning cars for optimal performance. The game's natural stopping points make it easy to manage screen time.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
RepresentationHow diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— N/A — no named characters
Not applicable to a racing game.
What your child develops
Forza Horizon offers an expansive open-world racing experience that significantly develops spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its realistic physics and diverse events. Players can also engage in strategic thinking for car tuning and race planning, fostering problem-solving skills. The game encourages exploration and provides a sense of accomplishment through its popularity system and car collection.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Forza Horizon is an open-world racing game developed by Playground Games exclusively for Xbox 360. It is the fifth installment in Forza franchise and the first game in Horizon subseries.