Equestriad World Tour
FEI Equestriad World Tour is a sport game focusing on horse riding and eventing, including dressage, cross-country, and jumping competitions. It boasts exceptional gameplay and good graphics, but is unfortunately disturbed by frequent ads and plagued by bugs. Overall, it provides a unique and engaging experience for horse riding enthusiasts, despite its drawbacks.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and realistic horse animations.
- It offers a variety of events and competitions for players to enjoy.
- The game allows for horse care and training, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, especially during competitions.
- Progression is slow, making it difficult to level up and unlock new content.
- The store is frustrating to navigate, and many items require hard-to-earn golden horseshoes.
- graphics142 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "amazing" and "realistic," while others criticize them for being "grainy," "glitchy," or reminiscent of older gaming systems. Many users note that the graphics can suffer during gameplay, particularly when ads appear, leading to a decline in quality. Overall, while there are standout moments of impressive visuals, numerous complaints about inconsistencies and technical issues suggest that the graphics need further refinement.
“This game has awesome graphics for phones, better than some computer games.”
“The graphics are amazing, there are many different horse breeds, there are many different competitions to compete in and the training grounds are really nice.”
“Amazing game, great graphics and lovely gameplay, love the horses as well.”
“Graphics are terrible, the steering is awful and it's way too glitchy to even play.”
“I got it because it looked good and fun, and it would be if the quality wasn't so cheap looking. It literally looks like you bought it for 78p. Not gonna lie, the graphics are terrible; please get them fixed so I can play your game.”
“This game doesn't seem polished; the graphics are worthy of 2008 Nintendo DS.”
- stability114 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during competitions and horse care activities. Many players experience freezing issues, unresponsive controls, and unexpected crashes, which detract from the overall enjoyment and functionality of the game. While some users still find the game fun, the overwhelming consensus is that the stability issues need urgent attention from the developers to enhance the gaming experience.
“I love this game; there were no glitches or anything, just me and my horse.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to fully immerse myself in the world.”
“Unfortunately, there is a huge downside; there are so many different bugs and glitches that it takes away the magic of the experience, making it downright frustrating.”
“The game is fun to play, but every time I try to take care of my horse, the game bugs and freezes my phone.”
“I would rate it higher; however, the game freezes up in the middle of events. I haven't even been able to make it through the first one because of it.”
- monetization48 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 77 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which detract from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for benefits, others feel that the game has become a cash grab, with in-app purchases and ad-related issues compounding existing bugs. A significant number of players would prefer a paid option to remove ads entirely, indicating that the current monetization strategy is a major point of contention.
“I love this game and it is super fun to play and there are no ads, which is amazing.”
“So good, this is amazing! No ads at all, this is five stars for sure!”
“No ads, no anything, no glitches, just perfect!”
“The game is great until an ad appears. The ads seem to absolutely destroy the graphics, and it makes it hard to focus on what you are doing.”
“It honestly just feels like a cash grab, which is really disappointing.”
“Since the addition of ads in the new update, and none of the issues having actually been fixed, this game is no longer worth playing.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with a variety of courses and smooth mechanics once players become accustomed to the controls. However, there are notable issues such as bugs, confusing mechanics, and specific features like grooming that detract from the experience. While many appreciate the graphics and the balance of gameplay goals, some users express a desire for improvements in gameplay mechanics.
“I like the gameplay; there are all different courses you can compete in: dressage, jumping, and cross country.”
“I love this game: gameplay is smooth, and the graphics are realistic.”
“Amazing game, great graphics, and lovely gameplay; love the horses as well.”
“Graphics are good, but certain gameplay aspects are quite poor.”
“The game overall is great, it's fun to play, but the graphics and mechanics are a bit annoying, along with the bugs.”
“Ultimately uninstalled this game because the grooming mechanic is garbage.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for a more engaging story and the inclusion of NPCs to reduce the game's loneliness. Suggestions include adding quests, events, and the ability to explore the world, which would enhance the overall experience and provide players with a clearer motivation to progress. While some enjoy the existing narrative, they note that addressing bugs and expanding the story elements could significantly improve the game.
“I really love this game, but what would make it better is if you could explore the world and have training sessions, with characters that offer quests while keeping the high-quality horses.”
“Great game! I love the story, but maybe you can fix a couple of bugs.”
“I downloaded this app after watching a YouTuber play it and was intrigued by her story before trying it out!”
“There are some annoying bugs, and the game feels kind of lonely. Maybe adding a story or NPCs would help?”
“More events and locations are needed. It should be possible to buy another horse at any time. I would also consider writing a story to give the player a reason to become 'the best' and overall make it more interesting, perhaps by including some NPCs to reduce the loneliness.”
“What would make this game better is if you could explore the world and have training sessions, with characters offering quests while exploring. Keeping the high-quality horses is great, but it would be better with no ads unless you want to skip something like when you buy.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to lag and crashes, particularly on devices like the Pixel 3a. Users express a strong need for improvements in performance before they can fully enjoy the experience, with a request for additional features like replays for better performance analysis.
“Devs, please add a replay for dressage and show jumping so we can see our performance.”
“They haven't optimized it, and it shows in XC and SJ where lag and crashes can completely mess you up.”
“They haven't optimized it, and it shows in XC and SJ where lag and crashes will completely mess you up.”
“Once fixed, I'll give it another shot, but it needs optimization.”
“I have a Pixel 3a, so it's probably performance related.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game rewarding, as leveling up becomes easier over time, but some tasks can feel tedious. While the game is enjoyable, there is a reluctance to spend money to speed up the grinding process.
“Fun game, but some tasks get a bit tedious, and I'm not going to spend money to accelerate.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users have expressed disappointment with the music in the game, noting that the sound of the horse gallop has been removed, which they preferred over the current music. They feel that the game relies too heavily on music and loading sounds, detracting from the overall experience.
“It's just loading and the only sound I can hear is the music.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspiring and forgettable.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting their love for it, but are deeply frustrated by the frequent freezing issues during events, which detracts from their overall experience.
“I love this game, but the constant, unrelenting freezing during the events is heartbreaking.”