My Riding Stables
- March 28, 2014
- Radon Labs GmbH
- 20h median play time
"My Riding Stables: Your Horse World" is a horse riding simulation game that allows players to manage their own stables, train and care for horses, and compete in jumping and dressage events. The game features a variety of horse breeds, customizable equipment, and realistic environments. Players can also interact with non-playable characters and complete quests to progress in the game.
Reviews
- The game offers three different career paths, which keeps the gameplay interesting.
- It has nostalgic value for players who enjoyed it in their childhood, providing a sense of charm despite its flaws.
- The game can be educational for younger players, teaching them about horse management and basic equine anatomy.
- The graphics and animations are outdated and poorly executed, reminiscent of mid-2000s games.
- There is a significant lack of tutorials and guidance, making it difficult for players to understand gameplay mechanics.
- The pacing is slow, with players often waiting for time to pass and spending excessive time running between distant facilities.
- graphics15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic 2000s aesthetic, with mixed opinions from users; some find them charming and fitting for the genre, while others criticize them as outdated and poor compared to modern standards. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent for their time, but many agree they fall short of contemporary expectations.
“I find these horses, and the other graphics, charming.”
“The graphics are great for its time and genre, in my opinion.”
“Obviously the graphics/gameplay is nothing like how games are made now, but still it is a decent game.”
“Horrible graphics, horrible storyline and controls..heck Petz: Horses 2, a 2008 game, is better than this!”
“You can tell it has lower graphics and is an old game.”
“[b]Graphics[/b]: awful.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and accessible, making it suitable for younger players, though some users note that it feels outdated compared to modern standards. However, there are significant criticisms regarding poor animations, clunky mechanics, and a lack of guidance, leading to frustration among players. Additionally, bugs and glitches further detract from the overall experience.
“Gameplay is simple and well signposted - simple enough for kids to pick up.”
“Obviously the graphics and gameplay are nothing like how games are made now, but still it is a decent game.”
“I know I have only played ten minutes of it, but I cannot stress this enough... I simply could not get over the bad rider/horse animations, and the clunky gameplay that came with it.”
“Some bugs and glitches in the gameplay.”
“Gameplay: now I'm a reasonably intelligent adult, but the lack of guidance as to how to play this god-forsaken excuse of a game is insane.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for being poorly executed and comparing it unfavorably to older titles, while others appreciate its engaging narrative that maintains suspense. Overall, the quality of the storyline appears to vary significantly among players.
“Next-gen graphics, the storyline keeps you on your toes.”
“Horrible graphics, horrible storyline, and controls. Heck, Petz: Horses 2, a 2008 game, is better than this!”
“I haven't finished the game yet, so I can't provide more similarities and differences.”
“Next-gen graphics, but the storyline keeps you on your toes.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting various bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Those who prefer polished, bug-free games may want to reconsider before playing.
“If you don't like buggy, old games, then I guess I can't and shouldn't recommend it for you.”
“There are some bugs and glitches in the gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often criticized for being repetitive and monotonous, with some players finding it irritating due to the lack of options to speed it up or change it.
“The music is pretty much the same the whole time, and sometimes I find it irritating that there's no speed-up button or similar feature.”
“The music is very repetitive.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is initially amusing, but it tends to lose its charm with repeated occurrences, leading to a diminishing comedic effect.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the advanced riding lessons, feeling that despite their efforts and adherence to instructions, they continue to make mistakes, leading to a sense of disappointment and emotional strain.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through its three distinct careers, each significantly influencing gameplay and encouraging players to explore different strategies and experiences.
“Replayability: there are three different careers in the game, and they absolutely control how you play.”
“The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With various character builds and storylines, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
“Replayability: there are three different careers in the game, and they absolutely control how you play.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of horse cleanliness to be tedious and ineffective, as the effort spent on brushing does not yield satisfactory results.
“Horse cleanliness seems to plummet regardless of how long one spends on the utterly tedious process of waggling a brush around.”