Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories

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"Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories" invites you to join Hannah, Lisa, Sarah, and Sofia for autumn adventures in Lakeside. Participate in a photo contest, explore the town, and help out at the stables. Experience diverse activities, from elegant dressage to livestock herding, and enjoy the open-world environments including beaches, forests, and swamps.

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game offers a wide variety of activities including show jumping, races, western riding, dressage, and mini-games, providing much more content than the first game.
The world feels more alive and expansive, with improved graphics, better voice acting, and a charming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Customization options for both characters and horses are plentiful, allowing players to personalize their experience and enjoy the game at their own pace.

The game is plagued by glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with quest logic and character movement.
The controls can feel awkward and cumbersome, making it difficult for players to navigate effectively, especially with the lack of fast travel options.
The main story is relatively short, and some players found the repetitive fetch quests tedious, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the sequel offers a mix of engaging quests and varied gameplay, but it suffers from inconsistencies and a somewhat short main narrative, typically taking around 4-13 hours to complete depending on side quests. While some players appreciate the expanded world and customization options, others criticize the lack of coherence in the plot and the prevalence of fetch quests. Overall, the story is seen as decent but flawed, with a more enjoyable experience compared to the first game despite its shortcomings.
- “But it's done a lot better, and wrapped up in a better story/side story.”
- “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.”
- “The story also doesn't make sense, since the first one didn't want any city-like additions and now the sequel has a town in it.”
- “The main story is very short, maybe 4-5 hours if you don't do races or side quests along it.”
- “Cons: story doesn't make any sense.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories" offers a mix of horse riding, competitions, and customization options, appealing primarily to younger audiences rather than seasoned gamers. While the graphics and map design are praised, the gameplay includes engaging side quests that enhance the sense of progress, despite some critiques regarding the pacing of rewards and the simplicity of the story. Overall, it provides a fun and endearing experience for its target demographic.
- “The new gameplay styles are fun, and while the story is a touch cliché and one-note, it's still endearing and enjoyable for a short little adventure.”
- “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'.”
- “Gameplay unlikely to appeal to older 'proper' gamers, who actually want to 'game', but the Horse Club 2 certainly keeps my daughter highly engaged, and that is what it was for... so 'thumbs up'.”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories" are praised for being visually appealing and improved compared to its predecessor. The game's aesthetic is described as lighthearted and charming, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
- “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.”
- “+ 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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its lighthearted and charming aesthetic, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive at times, suggesting a desire for more varied tracks that fit the different locations. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The game features a variety of different music tracks that perfectly fit the locations.”
- “Only the soundtrack is a bit repetitive.”
- “+ more + different music tracks, fitting locations”
- “Lighthearted, sweet, aesthetic with charming music and gameplay that surprisingly kept me entertained for hours.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to numerous fetch quests that require extensive map traversal. While the abundance of activities and discoveries helps mitigate some of the monotony, the cumbersome menu navigation adds to the frustration. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as lacking fun and engaging elements.
- “It wasn't very fun and super tedious.”
- “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.”
- “There are a lot of fetch quests, so most of my time was spent crossing the map, but as there was a lot to do and discover, it wasn't terribly tedious.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches, such as characters getting stuck and the game freezing. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable, the technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is a bit buggy at times: your horse definitely does not like fences and hedges, getting stuck in the air above them.”
- “Similar to the first, but somehow even more glitchy and freezes literally all the time.”
- “It's a bit buggy and the story is shorter, but it's definitely a lot more fun.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is noted for its appealing design, with users praising the cute aesthetic and strong character assets. However, there is no specific mention of depth or growth in character arcs.

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