The point of living and of being an optimist, is to be foolish enough to believe the best is yet to come.

– Peter Ustinov

I have reintroduced myself to Forza Motorsport. As driving games go, it’s one of the best. But I have one beef, and it’s the same beef I have with every driving game — the replay.

Most driving games offer a replay mode and most of them suck. Especially Forza’s. It’s the first time I’ve seen a replay mode where you miss nearly all the action. Want to see that awesome crash that took place right behind you? Don’t watch it in replay mode because all you’ll see is a fancy view of your tire as it rides the curb.

Replay modes should not be about artistic angles. It’s all about wanting to see the action you missed while you were concentrating on your car. So far, I’ve seen only one driving game with a decent replay mode – Apex.

Look, all you game developers out there, I have a suggestion for you. Watch a lot of NASCAR or Formula 1. Heck, even IRL. Whatever, just watch some racing on TV. Then mimic what you are seeing. Show us the on track action, not an artistic zoom out from an air foil.