A game that will not dissapoint
Ya there is not much of a multiplayer and there are framerate chokes at times but I feel this game is excellent with these flaws. The cars are a bit "floaty" as many of the reviewers have put it but personally I like the handling. Feeling a little bit out of control adds to the adrenaline.
Even though your out of control at times it doesn't mean you cant stick some calculated powerslide turns. Its a blast to pendulum through downhill hairpins and to get that perfect racing line. The driving feels great and all the tweaking features let you fine tune your cars.
The graphics in this game are the best I've seen in a racer. The cockpits of the cars rival the ones of PGR3 (I dont see any cockpit feature in Forza 2 :). Also the sense of speed you feel as you race through the woodland and the incredible destruction effects rival Burnout.
This game strikes a mean between arcade and sim and overall is an addictive, beautiful and incredibly fun piece of software. Dont let the lack of multiplayer stop your interest. At least rent the game.