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Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash is a decent party game, but some poor events and a lack of tutorials spoil the experience a bit
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67%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, monetization
66% User Score Based on 275 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game. It was developed by Cygames, Inc. and was released on August 29, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash" is a rhythm game where players take on the role of a racehorse girl and compete in races. The special edition includes the full game and the "Party Dash Team Bundle," which grants access to three DLC packs and special titles. The DLC content will become available in-game after their respective release dates.

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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 275 reviews
story15 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The mini-games are fun and chaotic, especially basketball and Hurtling Hurdles, which resonate well with fans of the anime.
  • The pixel art and character designs are charming, and the voice acting adds a nice touch to the story mode.
  • For die-hard fans of the Uma Musume franchise, the game offers enjoyable content and a chance to interact with beloved characters.
  • The game has a high price tag for very little content, with only 4 main mini-games and a broken online multiplayer experience.
  • Many players have reported issues with online matchmaking, making it nearly impossible to play with friends or find matches.
  • The lack of variety in mini-games and the absence of additional content or updates post-launch have left many feeling disappointed.
  • story
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode is generally well-received for its engaging character interactions and strong voice acting, though it is criticized for being short, with only 29 episodes averaging 5-10 minutes each. Many players find the content lacking given the game's price, expressing a desire for more substantial story elements and additional mini-games. While fans appreciate the charm of the narrative, the limited gameplay variety and absence of new story content in DLCs leave some feeling underwhelmed.

    • “Where the game shines the most is the voice acting and story modes.”
    • “Regardless, it is lovely to finally be able to see these characters interact with each other outside the anime, and while the story mode is pretty short, what is there is very fun for fans of the series just on the characters alone.”
    • “Love Uma Musume, and it's really neat that the story mode is fully voiced.”
    • “Story mode is cute but extremely short for the $45-60 price tag.”
    • “There's basically only a short story mode for each time, the gold ship infinite scroller mode, and free-play, none of which bring enough variety to warrant playing them more than once.”
    • “With the lack of content, I was hoping they would add more, but it seems they won't. I was looking forward to extra story with the DLC, but it doesn't come with any new story, plus we have to wait ages for the characters to come out.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming pixel art style and lively animations, with many fans appreciating the artistic direction. However, some users noted minor graphical glitches and expressed a desire for further polish and additional content. Overall, while the visuals are enjoyable, there are mixed feelings about the game's overall value.

    • “I'm a big fan of the art style!”
    • “I love the franchise, I love the pixel art style, and with online play I was really looking forward to having a good time with my friends.”
    • “The sprites are very lively and well animated, and the artists did a good job with the low pixel art style.”
    • “While the graphics and styling of the game are charming and enjoyable, and there are a couple of great fanservice pieces, the game itself is unbearably boring and should not be purchased.”
    • “The content itself is fun, but one can only hope more stuff is added and polished (graphical glitches, nothing major) as time goes by. Unsure if $45 is worth it; I very much recommend waiting for a sale.”
    • “I love the franchise, I love the pixel art style, and with online play, I was really looking forward to having a good time with my friends.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, with players praising the mechanics, particularly in the basketball aspect, which has generated significant excitement. However, issues such as region locking for online matches and delays have negatively impacted the overall experience, while some minigames are criticized for being shallow and lacking strategic depth.

    • “Basketball has to be the most hype I've been over a basketball game since the mechanics are really good as well.”
    • “The gameplay is really fun but it's impossible to find an online match outside Japan.”
    • “Jujur, gw suka sama gameplaynya sama story.. serusuh itu jir wkwk apalagi kalau online matching selalu region lock.”
    • “The delay is killing the gameplay.”
    • “The main attraction minigames are shallow and empty, lacking strategy or the opportunity for emergent gameplay tactics.”
    • “Every other 'team' in the game's purpose is the story mode gameplay, and there is no mention of the limited functionality in Japanese or English, so the effect is really underhanded.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players finding the animal characters and their interactions hilariously entertaining. The story mode, enriched by engaging voice acting, adds to the comedic experience, although the gameplay primarily revolves around a limited selection of minigames. Overall, while the game is marketed as a lighthearted experience, many players feel it exceeds expectations in delivering genuine laughs.

    • “The story mode is nice, hearing the voice actors say the funny lines and talk to each other.”
    • “An epic funny Umamusume title party game.”
    • “Despite it seemingly being advertised as a funny appetizer, it's better than the main course.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, as much of the content relies on repetitive minigames with limited variety. While the minigames themselves are enjoyable, the lack of custom options and the need to grind for rewards, particularly for characters, detracts from the overall experience. Many express frustration over the expectation to invest significant time into grinding without sufficient updates or new content.

    • “Each of the minigames is really fun, but there's just so little content, and when half of the game's content is based on grinding minigames, it becomes tedious.”
    • “There's no custom teams option right off the bat, and the grinding for it is abysmal.”
    • “I wouldn't be surprised if they're not going to give the 'free' update regarding adding more game modes, but instead, they will either milk you for the waifus or make you grind all day to get them.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with particular praise for the main menu theme of "Golshi's Grand Adventure 2." Reviewers appreciate the quality of the soundtrack, noting that it enhances the overall experience alongside the fun mini-games and attractive visuals.

    • “The soundtrack is pretty good; I especially enjoy the main menu theme of Golshi's Grand Adventure 2.”
    • “Again, the mini-games are fun, the sprites are gorgeous, and the music is good too.”
    • “Uma Musume music is fantastic!”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from limited replayability due to its static mini-games, which diminishes the overall experience despite its fun elements. This is particularly disappointing for a franchise that had the potential to excel in the anglosphere.

    • “A really unfortunate situation for a game that is fun and replayable, and for a franchise that really had the opportunity to put its best foot forward in the anglosphere.”
    • “There is not much replay value if all the mini games are static.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users feel that the game's pricing, set at $45 for the standard edition and $60 for the special edition, suggests a cash grab rather than a value-driven offering, especially with additional DLCs already announced. Players recommend waiting for significant discounts before purchasing.

    • “As much as I love this franchise, for $45 (or $60 for the special edition), this game feels more like a cash grab.”
    • “Wait for a very heavy sale... I hate to say it, but it feels like a quick cash grab at full price, especially with the already announced DLCs.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users find the game enjoyable but express concerns about its stability, noting minor graphical glitches that need polishing. Many recommend waiting for a sale before purchasing, as they are uncertain if the current price of $45 is justified given these issues.

    • “The content itself is fun, but one can only hope more stuff is added and polished (graphical glitches, nothing major) as time goes by. Unsure if $45 is worth it; I very much recommend waiting for a sale.”
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash is a arcade sport game.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash was released on August 29, 2024.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash was developed by Cygames, Inc..

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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