Equestrian the Game

About

"Equestrian the Game" is a Simulation game that brings the horse riding experience to your fingertips. With exceptional visuals, players can immerse themselves in the horse dream and train, care for, and compete with their horses. However, be aware of bugs that may affect gameplay. It's the ultimate game for horse enthusiasts looking to have their horse dream in their pocket.

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,783 reviews

graphics130 positive mentions

stability67 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and the horse models are beautifully designed.
The game offers a realistic riding experience with unique horse personalities.
The customization options for horses and riders are extensive and enjoyable.

The controls are overly sensitive and difficult to master, making gameplay frustrating.
There are frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt the gaming experience.
E-coins are hard to earn, and many items in the shop are overpriced, leading to a pay-to-win feel.

graphics
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
27%
6%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their realism and detail, particularly in the design of horse breeds and animations. Many players appreciate the beautiful environments and customization options, although some have noted issues with performance on older devices and occasional glitches. Overall, while the graphics are considered a strong point, there are calls for improvements in controls and optimization to enhance the gaming experience.
- “I really love this game, the graphics are impressive and the four current maps you can explore are huge and beautifully designed.”
- “The graphics are amazing, especially for a game that can be played on mobile.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, gameplay is smooth and very enjoyable.”
- “This game is not realistic at all, quite far from it, the graphics are awful, it's very hard to control, the Nordic cup is almost impossible!”
- “The graphics are very rough and while minimal there are still obvious bugs.”
- “The graphics are bad and you can barely jump; the jumping system sucks, it's way too hard and the amount of anger that people would get from this game is unbelievably large.”
stability
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game exhibits a range of stability issues, including frequent glitches, lag, and freezing, particularly during key gameplay moments like jumping and training. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these bugs, many express frustration with the inconsistent controls and the need to restart the app to resolve issues. Overall, the game's stability is a significant concern that detracts from the overall experience, though players remain hopeful for future improvements.
- “Love this game; it runs great and it's the only mobile game I have on my phone.”
- “ETG has no glitches; it is all so smooth.”
- “I really like the controls now, but if they weren't as buggy, I'd like them better. Thank you!”
- “It's a little buggy; I got a foal 2 days earlier than I was supposed to, some horses look like ghosts because the game didn't register that they were out of training, and the character customization is limited unless you pay. Even with all these bugs, the game is so fun.”
- “I was so excited to play this game, but it is just too buggy right now to even enjoy it.”
- “The game looks good but I can't even get through the tutorial because it glitches when I try to jump.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
58%
23%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of beautiful graphics and engaging horse mechanics, but are marred by repetitive loops, poor controls, and numerous bugs. Many players express frustration with the monetization model and lack of content, leading to a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction. While some see potential for improvement, particularly with future updates, the current state of gameplay is often described as lacking depth and plagued by technical issues.
- “The gameplay is beautiful, and overall fun.”
- “The horse animations are very clean and the mechanics add a layer of complexity.”
- “I enjoyed the gameplay and the graphics and quality is almost lifelike!”
- “The gameplay loop is super repetitive, the premium currency way too expensive for what you get, and the community is being treated horribly by the developers.”
- “The controls are awful, the lack of content is pathetic, the boring repetition of competitions and training fries my brain, the overpriced ecoins that can only be bought with real money, the limited gameplay boxes you're forced to be in, the plastic looking models, and the super bright, pastel colors make it very hard on the eye; I could go on and on.”
- “Game is riddled with bugs, controls are subpar, and the boring gameplay loop.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
38%
48%
The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized as predatory and overly aggressive, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to high prices for microtransactions. While some players appreciate the absence of ads, the overall sentiment reflects disappointment in the game's monetization practices, which detract from the experience and suggest a shift from initial passion to corporate greed.
- “It doesn't drain my battery, it's easy to understand, the horses are really cute, no ads; the list goes on and on.”
- “There are no ads whatsoever!”
- “It's so fun and no ads.”
- “And that's without even going into detail about how predatory their microtransactions are.”
- “This game may have started with passion, but it has turned into nothing more than a typical corporate cash grab.”
- “You need perfect uninterrupted cell signal to play; the monetization practices are downright predatory and ludicrously expensive.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed storyline and diverse quests to enhance gameplay. Users feel that the repetitive nature of the game could be alleviated by introducing daily quests and a more rewarding narrative structure. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience.
- “I highly suggest that you add a quest list of things to do and get rewarded for.”
- “One of the best horse games, but I think it would be even better if it had a storyline.”
- “It's fun; you can explore different quests, and I love it.”
- “The overall game is okay but kind of repetitive, and I wish there was more of a storyline and different quests to make the game more interesting.”
- “There isn't much of a storyline.”
- “No story to speak of.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and realistic qualities, enhancing the overall experience for players. However, some users have reported significant issues, such as sound and music disappearing during gameplay, which detracts from their enjoyment. While many appreciate the soothing soundtrack, others find it overshadowed by technical problems and lag.
- “I also love how calming the music is :) I've watched the progress of this game develop for 2 years and it's so exciting to finally have it!”
- “I have this game on my iPad and omg I absolutely love it so much! The music is calming and everything is realistic, and the horses look realistic. Love this game 10,000,000/10.”
- “The music when you're riding around on your own is extremely calming and makes me feel at ease.”
- “This game is amazing, my favorite horse game :D but I found some bugs in it :( 1. My sound and music are gone forever. I trained my horse in the riding hall and after I finished all my exercises, when I got the prize and XP, the sounds shut down and my whole game crashed. Not too fun to play without sounds and music. I hope it will be fixed sometime, and I want to see more breeds like Andalusian and Hanoverian. Also, the horse movement should be more realistic.”
- “The game is so laggy, the soundtrack is awful, and controlling the horse is almost impossible.”
- “I love this game; it's like real life. The music is so calming too.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and unenjoyable, with players facing a steep learning curve and minimal guidance. Many reviewers express frustration over repetitive tasks like buying, breeding, and training horses, which lead to a lack of meaningful rewards and ultimately result in boredom and dissatisfaction.
- “There's also a harsh learning curve for these unusual controls with minimal help and nothing to do but the incredibly tedious buying, breeding, and/or training of horses to rerun the same few courses each season.”
- “I would describe it as tedious and not really enjoyable.”
- “The game is grindy and offers no rewards for putting time and effort into the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Users express a desire for improved optimization through enhanced gameplay customization options, such as adjustable controls and graphics quality settings to boost performance. While some praise the game's smooth performance, others note that the graphics are underwhelming and do not justify the low performance levels.
- “For future updates, I think you should add more gameplay customization, like the ability to change controls for better accessibility and adjust graphics quality to improve performance.”
- “Amazing game, runs smoothly.”
- “For future updates, I think you should add more gameplay customization, like the ability to change controls to make it more accessible and adjust the graphics quality to improve performance.”
- “The game runs poorly on lower-end systems, and there are no options to optimize the graphics settings for better performance.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which makes the gameplay frustrating, especially during intense moments.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users find the game's replayability lacking due to overly complicated horse riding controls, which can deter casual players from returning to the game.
- “My big problem with the game is the replay value; it's not high since the horse riding controls are needlessly complicated for any casual player.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the sensitivity of the reins button, indicating that even a slight touch can lead to negative outcomes, which detracts from the emotional experience of the game.