Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories
- October 27, 2022
- Wild River Games
- 2h median play time
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- The game features an expanded world with improved graphics and lively environments, making it more engaging than its predecessor.
- The gameplay includes a variety of minigames and quests that keep players entertained for hours, appealing to both younger audiences and nostalgic adults.
- Voice acting and character customization have improved, enhancing the overall experience and making it more accessible for younger players.
- The controls are awkward and can lead to discomfort, especially for players using keyboard and mouse, making gameplay challenging.
- The main story is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content after completion.
- There are still bugs and glitches present in the game, which can disrupt the experience and lead to frustration.
- story23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered short, taking around 4-13 hours to complete depending on side quests, which are more varied and engaging than in previous installments. While the main narrative may feel cliché and somewhat buggy, players appreciate the improved quest design and the inclusion of meaningful dialogue choices, making the overall experience enjoyable despite some lingering fetch quests. The side quests also contribute to character progression, adding depth to the gameplay.
“There has 100% been an attempt to move away from the 'go here, talk to A, go here, talk to B' quest design, and the quests are a lot more varied. Another little detail I enjoy is the dialogue choices.”
“The new gameplay styles are fun, and while the story is a touch cliché and one-note, it's still endearing and fun for a short little adventure.”
“But it's done a lot better, and wrapped up in a better story/side story.”
“The main story is a bit short.”
“The amount of filler quests just so it looks like people actually enjoy the game?”
“The main story is very short, maybe 4-5 hours if you don't do races or side quests along it.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories is engaging, particularly for younger players, with a focus on horse riding, competitions, and customization options. While it may not resonate with more traditional gamers, the inclusion of side quests adds a sense of progression, and the new gameplay styles are enjoyable despite some criticisms regarding pacing and story depth. Overall, it offers a fun, albeit simplistic, adventure experience.
“It also expanded on types of gameplay and the use of side quests outside of just unlocking cosmetics, which I feel adds a nice sense of progress if you take the time to do them as they unlock.”
“The new gameplay styles are fun and while the story is a touch cliché and one note, it's still endearing and fun for a short little adventure.”
“Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories is an adventure game where you ride a horse to participate in competitions and races. You can customize lots of things: your character, your horse, your equipment. The gameplay is okay, the map is nice, and the graphics are pretty.”
“Gameplay unlikely to appeal to older 'proper' gamers, who actually want to 'game', but Horse Club 2 certainly keeps my daughter highly engaged, and that is what it was for... so 'thumbs up'.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it frustrating to play.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories" are praised for their aesthetic appeal and improvement over the first game, contributing to a charming and immersive experience. The vibrant visuals complement the lighthearted gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the adventure.
“Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories is an adventure game where you ride a horse to participate in competitions and races. The map is nice and the graphics are pretty.”
“+ Good graphics (improved compared to the first game too, in my opinion).”
“Lighthearted, sweet, aesthetic with charming music and gameplay that surprisingly kept me entertained for hours.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as lighthearted and charming, enhancing the overall aesthetic and gameplay experience. While the soundtrack features a variety of tracks that fit different locations, some players noted that it can become repetitive over time.
“Lighthearted, sweet, and aesthetic with charming music and gameplay that surprisingly kept me entertained for hours.”
“More diverse and different music tracks that fit the locations perfectly.”
“Only the soundtrack is a bit repetitive.”
“+ more + different music tracks, fitting locations”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and freezing, particularly with character interactions like horses getting stuck on obstacles. While these problems detract from the experience, some players still find the gameplay enjoyable despite the technical shortcomings.
“The game is a bit buggy at times; your horse definitely does not like fences and hedges, getting stuck in the air above them.”
“It's a bit buggy and the story is shorter, but it's definitely a lot more fun.”
“Similar to the first, but somehow even more glitchy and freezes literally all the time.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome menu navigation required to access the map, although the improvement of the menu retaining the last tab used is a noted convenience.
“Having to open the whole menu just for the map is tedious, though at least the menu will now stay on the last tab you had open.”
