Starters Orders 7 Horse Racing
- December 1, 2019
- Strategic Designs Ltd.
- 100h median play time
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Reviews
- Starters Orders 7 offers a deep and immersive horse racing management experience, appealing to fans of the sport with its realistic breeding and racing mechanics.
- The game provides a significant amount of content and longevity, with players reporting over 200 hours of gameplay and a rewarding sense of accomplishment as they manage their stables.
- The addition of mods, such as the 'Start It' mod, enhances the gameplay experience, making it more enjoyable and comprehensive for players.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues, leading to frustration as players lose progress due to the lack of an autosave feature.
- Many players find the user interface cumbersome and outdated, making it difficult to navigate and manage their horses effectively.
- The commentary and race dynamics have been criticized for being lackluster and unrealistic, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the racing experience.
- graphics11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and simplistic, reminiscent of mid-2000s titles rather than a modern release. While some players find them acceptable given the game's focus on gameplay rather than visuals, many express disappointment, especially considering the price point and technical issues experienced. Overall, the graphics are functional but lack the polish expected from a contemporary game.
“The graphics aren't anything special, but considering the type of game it is, it actually doesn't look too bad.”
“There is a large number of settings including full screen and windowed, various graphic and measurement unit options.”
“However, paying $35 for a game with extremely outdated UI and graphics seems ridiculous.”
“Multiple issues after install, horrendous commentary, seemingly zero in the way of an update to the graphics and then crashed within 10 minutes of starting.”
“Once you get to a race, the graphics are probably that of a mid-2000s rather than a 2019 game, but they do well enough to convey the action.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers impressive longevity, exceeding 100 hours, but suffers from overly simplistic mechanics that allow players to exploit the system for easy profits. While some players appreciate the core gameplay, they express frustration with the lack of improvements and dynamic elements, particularly regarding jockey feedback and risk in sales. Overall, the game could benefit from a stronger focus on enhancing core gameplay rather than tertiary components.
“The longevity in this game is amazing, easily over 100 hours of gameplay.”
“No worries... besides, gameplay is far more important to me, and I'm loving it so far.”
“It is too easy to make millions exploiting this mechanic, and I hope in the next iteration (if there is one) the sales are more dynamic with some risk included that you may lose money if you sell the next season.”
“This would be a stronger game if the attention given to these tertiary components were diverted to core gameplay.”
“Whereas this helps planning my horses on what races to plan for, it is also a frustration as some of the game mechanics are too simplistic.”
“The issues with so6 such as the useless jockey feedback is still present (although now with a picture of said happy/sad/disgruntled jockey!) and there have been no improvements that I can find to the gameplay.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the application is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and significant issues that prevent the application from opening. Overall, the experience is marred by poor performance and frustrating bugs.
“I've researched troubleshooting issues online and tried a few things, but the application won't even open.”
“Glitches, crashes, and AI jockeys that are about as dumb as it gets.”
“So very buggy; it's a huge shame.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story revolves around the player's role as a trainer and owner, where they strategize race campaigns and manage a private stud, providing a hands-on experience in the world of horse racing.
“The story immerses you in a world where you can act as a trainer and owner, plotting out race campaigns and managing a private stud.”
“The narrative beautifully intertwines the challenges of racing with the personal growth of your characters.”
“Each decision you make in the story impacts the outcome of your racing career, making every moment feel significant.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the players feeling disconnected from the protagonists.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to a cumbersome user interface that requires excessive navigation through multiple screens, making it difficult to compare information and lacking a search bar for efficiency.
“The tedious UI makes it very hard to play this game, forcing you to jump through multiple screens back and forth to look up and compare information, and there's no search bar function.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes exhausting and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of engagement, as players noted a bland opening screen accompanied by no music, setting a disappointing tone from the start.
“From the get-go, you are greeted by a very bland opening screen, with no music.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels generic and uninspired, failing to enhance the overall experience.”
