Riding Star
- March 27, 2014
- Sproing
Get on Steam"Riding Star" is a horse riding simulation game that allows players to train and compete with their horse in various events. The game features realistic graphics and equine behavior, as well as a career mode where players can work their way up to become a champion rider. Customization options for both the rider and horse add an extra layer of personalization to the gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a realistic horse riding experience with detailed dressage mechanics that many players find enjoyable.
- Despite some initial control difficulties, players report that the game can be fun and engaging once you get used to it.
- It's a good option for fans of horse games, especially for those looking for a nostalgic experience.
- The controls are often described as frustrating and unresponsive, making gameplay difficult and unenjoyable.
- Graphics are considered outdated and lack variety, leading to a less immersive experience.
- Many players feel the game lacks depth and a compelling storyline, resulting in repetitive gameplay.
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as outstanding and immersive, particularly for horse enthusiasts, while others criticize them as generic, outdated, and lacking variety. Despite the visual shortcomings noted by some, many players still find the game engaging and enjoyable. Overall, the graphics seem to be a polarizing aspect, with opinions varying widely based on individual expectations and experiences.
“I love this game! The controls are just amazing and the graphics are outstanding. I have run into 0 errors or bugs so far and I've owned this game for a few years now.”
“Amazing graphics, activities, and shows to go to!”
“The graphics were so great I actually thought I was on Cinnamon in person.”
“Graphically, it's pretty generic.”
“It really just is an old RenderWare game, with boring graphics, bad controls, and repetitive training.”
“The graphics haven't changed since 2008 and the gameplay is linear.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being boring, repetitive, and lacking a coherent storyline, with difficult controls that detract from the experience. While it features accurate horse anatomy and animation, the overall mechanics are considered mediocre compared to other horse games, leading to a linear and unenjoyable riding experience. Despite these flaws, some players still find value in the game, particularly for its long-term engagement.
“Still, this is likely one of the better horse games out there, both in terms of correct anatomy and animation for the horses and in actual gameplay.”
“Especially RS3 has brought me years of wonderful gameplay.”
“Be they adults who ambitiously train their horses for the World Cup at Aachen or be they children just looking for some fun gameplay.”
“There is no storyline, the gameplay is boring and repetitive, and the controls are unnecessarily hard.”
“Plus, the actual gameplay is nonsensical; can we think about what makes any sense for game controls? Because yikes.”
“The actual riding isn't enjoyable at all, and the mechanics feel like a mediocre version of every other horse game ever made (e.g., Silver Buckle Stables).”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a storyline, leading to a gameplay experience that many find boring and repetitive. It appears to cater primarily to casual horse fans rather than serious gamers, as the simplicity and absence of narrative depth are notable drawbacks.
“There is no storyline; the gameplay is boring and repetitive, and the controls are unnecessarily hard.”
“I believe to play this, you need to be a horse fan who isn't too serious about gaming since there's no storyline and it is very simple.”
“The game doesn't have any storyline at all, just as a heads up.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that a significant portion of their playtime—around an hour—was spent on repetitive tasks like caring for horses and leveling up stats to progress in competitions.
“It took about 8 hours for me to beat all of the competitions, and my biggest complaint is that probably an hour of that was spent caring for horses or grinding stats to get to the next competition.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to level up, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
