Derby Life : Horse racing

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"Derby Life: Horse Racing" is a game that allows players to raise and train their own horses, with the ultimate goal of competing in thrilling races against other players or AI opponents. Players must manage their horses' needs, train them to improve their stats, and carefully strategize their race tactics to cross the finish line first. With beautiful graphics and immersive gameplay, "Derby Life: Horse Racing" is a must-play for any fan of horse racing or sports simulation games.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 374 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features smooth controls and decent graphics, making it enjoyable to play.
The breeding system is simple yet effective, allowing players to create their own bloodlines.
Many players appreciate the engaging gameplay and the ability to raise and care for horses.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with racing mechanics and horse breeding outcomes.
Progression can be frustratingly slow, with many players feeling that the game is rigged to encourage in-game purchases.
There is a lack of customer support and communication from developers, leading to dissatisfaction among players.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
21%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "great" and "amazing," particularly highlighting the animations and realism in horse movement. However, others criticize the graphics as "terrible" and "laggy," pointing out issues with glitches and unrealistic breeding visuals. Overall, while there are positive remarks about the graphics, significant concerns about performance and quality persist among users.
- “The graphics are great and the movement of the horses while racing was wonderful!”
- “This game is awesome! I love it; the graphics are great, and if you are looking for a good derby game, this is the one.”
- “Graphics are amazing! I love that you can race all over the world.”
- “First off, the graphics are terrible.”
- “Breeding is unrealistic; the horse graphics don't get me started.”
- “When I downloaded the game, it was so laggy. The graphics were terrible; there was barely anything. The horse on my screen kept glitching. This is like the worst game ever. I've never seen a game as bad as this. The graphics are terrible; work on your graphics, people.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability, noting occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration, particularly when navigating certain areas. While some appreciate the game's graphics and animations, others express dissatisfaction with frequent freezes and a lack of customer support to address these issues.
- “The only reason for 4 stars is that sometimes there are small glitches that annoy me; however, that does not affect gameplay, so happy playing to whoever downloads!”
- “The game is very nice, with good animations and good graphics, but the only problem is when I try to go to South America, it glitches out and takes my money.”
- “I'm deleting the game; it freezes up way too often.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for being less exploitative than others, yet still imposes significant disadvantages on free players, such as debuffs and limited ad opportunities for premium features. Players are also forced to sell in-game assets to progress, which feels arbitrary and frustrating. Overall, while there is anticipation for a potential ad-free purchase option, the current model is seen as punitive.
- “So far it's cool; I'm waiting on the option to buy the no-ads feature.”
- “This is somehow less of a cash grab than other games, and that is not saying much.”
- “The game actively punishes you for playing for free with debuffs, having a limited pool of ads to watch for premium features, etc. It also forces you to sell horses to progress the story mode, which is such an arbitrary way to disadvantage the player.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's story is perceived as frustrating due to mechanics that penalize free-to-play users, such as debuffs and a limited number of ads for premium features. Players find the requirement to sell horses to progress in the story mode arbitrary and disadvantageous, making it difficult to advance, particularly in early missions. Overall, while the graphics are deemed acceptable, the storyline itself is considered only mediocre.
- “The storyline is alright, with decent graphics to complement it.”
- “The game actively punishes you for playing for free with debuffs, having a limited pool of ads to watch for premium features, etc. It also forces you to sell horses to progress the story mode, which feels like an arbitrary way to disadvantage the player.”
- “The game actively punishes you for playing for free with debuffs, having a limited pool of ads to watch for premium features, etc. It also forces you to sell horses to progress the story mode, which is such an arbitrary way to disadvantage the player.”
- “I cannot get past the first race mission.”
- “Graphics are okay, but the storyline is lackluster.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is generally enjoyable and free of pressure, though some users report minor glitches that can be annoying but do not significantly impact the overall experience.
- “The only reason for 4 stars is that sometimes there are small glitches that annoy me; however, that does not affect gameplay, so happy playing to whoever downloads!”
- “No pressure gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it is manageable and complements the enjoyable breeding and racing systems. The overall experience is enhanced by decent graphics, making the grinding feel less tedious.
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be a chore, often leading to burnout rather than excitement.”