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. 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.
Fog, wind, and rain all add to the challenge.
