I maintain that this video game is a masterclass in arcade racer track design, but a touchy handling model and overly aggressive AI emerged as two major frustrations for me, and the grindy second half of the game completely sunk it.

Really interesting track design, cool gameplay mechanics and well-made controls make this a pretty solid kart racer. That being said, although its rapid pace in championship mode keeps the game from getting stale eventually, it did feel just a little bit too short.

A nearly second-to-none multiplayer offering, a rebuilt handling model, a brand-new progression system & the most strategy-focused racing in the series are not quite enough to make up for the inclusion of the most lackluster singleplayer Forza campaign in 10 years.