New Horseracing Game...

Godzilla Blitz · 05-08-2003, 04:49 PM

Just bumped into a discussion on a new horseracing game. Thought some here might be interested:

Horse Racing Manager

Here is a discussion at GoneGold about the game. One person has posted some extensive impressions about the game:

GoneGold Discussion

AccardoOutfit29 · 05-08-2003, 05:03 PM

Looks pretty cool. I'll definitely have to check it out.

Franklinnoble · 05-08-2003, 05:21 PM

Neat... anyone here tried it yet?

condors · 05-08-2003, 06:04 PM

that thing looks better than sliced bread

CAsterling · 05-08-2003, 06:29 PM

Looks interesting

MizzouRah · 05-08-2003, 09:20 PM

Demo time tomorrow, lots of options it seems.

Thanks for the link,

Todd

moriarty · 05-08-2003, 10:40 PM

Who is going to be the guinea pig and try out the full version for us?

Not it! [puts finger to nose]

Radii · 05-08-2003, 11:18 PM

that does look extremely cool. I wonder if I could get into horse racing game...

condors · 05-09-2003, 04:55 AM

i went ahead and ordered it don't know when i will get it though it said 3 days-3 weeks

bandit · 05-09-2003, 07:28 AM

I've had it a few weeks. It looks great but is fairly shallow in terms of sport accuracy. The horse controll is also very dodgy and not very satisfying. Having said that I have heard the multiplayer horse races can be fun.

Other (and better in my opinion) horse racing games are:

Hooves of Thunder (old but good) - American racing only.

Starters Orders - only the demo is out but full version soon apparently - get it at www.StartersOrders.com - quite indepth though and probably not for you average FPS fan.

There are some online games too but I havnt bothered with them.

Bandit

Ben E Lou · 05-09-2003, 07:38 AM

Godzilla:

Not to do a COMPLETE threadjack, but did you keep a copy anywhere of that classic back-and-forth that you and I had right before TCY was released? (you know, the conversation between my wife and me....) I can't find it on the old board.

QuikSand · 05-09-2003, 07:54 AM

I tried the demo fo this one, but it only let you play jockey of a harness horse - not exactly a "demo" of the game that I want toi play. To see that it took until the patch to allow you to see a race with your horse without taking control of the jockeying is a backhanded clue (in my mind) that the "management" aspects might be second fiddle to the "joysticking" in which I have no interest at all.

MizzouRah · 05-09-2003, 10:14 AM

bandit,

The Startersorders demo didn't impress me very much, although there isn't much you can do.

Let us know if you get it and how it is.

Thanks,

Todd

Godzilla Blitz · 05-09-2003, 05:11 PM

I too would be interested in hearing what people think of the game.

Skydog: Not sure. I remember you reposted it once or twice, which might be a way to find it on the old board. I'll see if I can dig it up, though.

bandit · 05-10-2003, 04:17 AM

Todd - I have played a lot of racing games through the years and basically think there are two types of player types in this genre. Those who prefer the accurate simulation of form analysis, betting and the more detailed side of racing and those who want a more arcade type of expierience and are more concerned with the race.
I'm in the first group and to me the most important aspect is the ballance of going/distance/tactics etc. accurately reflected in the race itself.

So I reckon if you dont like Horse Racing Manager you WILL like Starters Orders. And visa Versa.

MizzouRah · 05-10-2003, 11:06 AM

Thanks for the information.

I really want to see what GR 2003 has to offer for the ps2.

Todd

Ragone · 05-10-2003, 11:44 PM

Mizzou,

I'm planning on running out and buying Gr 2003 tomorrow.. after all i read about it.. it seems like really the best choice.. this is a message board based on gr 2003

http://pub18.ezboard.com/bgallopracerseries

MizzouRah · 05-11-2003, 08:31 AM

Thanks Ragone! This one is on my list, so let me know some thoughts after you get it.

Todd

daedalus · 05-25-2003, 07:14 AM

Not sure if anyone is or was interested in this game but GoGamer has the game for $19.90.

3ric · 05-25-2003, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SkyDog
Godzilla:

Not to do a COMPLETE threadjack, but did you keep a copy anywhere of that classic back-and-forth that you and I had right before TCY was released? (you know, the conversation between my wife and me....) I can't find it on the old board.

Not the original thread (maybe it's deleted) but your own repost:
http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/ubb...c&f=1&t=008988

05-08-2003, 05:03 PM	#2
AccardoOutfit29 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL	Looks pretty cool. I'll definitely have to check it out. __________________ Manager of the McGees 2

05-08-2003, 06:29 PM	#5
CAsterling High School JV Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Herndon, Va	Looks interesting __________________ The funniest comedy duo I have ever seen - www.magaga.com/

05-08-2003, 10:40 PM	#7
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	Who is going to be the guinea pig and try out the full version for us? Not it! [puts finger to nose] Last edited by moriarty : 05-08-2003 at 10:41 PM.

05-09-2003, 07:38 AM	#11
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Godzilla: Not to do a COMPLETE threadjack, but did you keep a copy anywhere of that classic back-and-forth that you and I had right before TCY was released? (you know, the conversation between my wife and me....) I can't find it on the old board. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

05-09-2003, 05:11 PM	#14
Godzilla Blitz College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	I too would be interested in hearing what people think of the game. Skydog: Not sure. I remember you reposted it once or twice, which might be a way to find it on the old board. I'll see if I can dig it up, though. __________________ Current Blog Projects: Final Fantasy: Lost in Japanese Kaboom Review

05-08-2003, 05:21 PM	#3
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Neat... anyone here tried it yet?

05-08-2003, 06:04 PM	#4
condors College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	that thing looks better than sliced bread

05-08-2003, 09:20 PM	#6
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Demo time tomorrow, lots of options it seems. Thanks for the link, Todd

05-08-2003, 11:18 PM	#8
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	that does look extremely cool. I wonder if I could get into horse racing game...

05-09-2003, 04:55 AM	#9
condors College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	i went ahead and ordered it don't know when i will get it though it said 3 days-3 weeks

05-09-2003, 07:28 AM	#10
bandit n00b Join Date: May 2003	I've had it a few weeks. It looks great but is fairly shallow in terms of sport accuracy. The horse controll is also very dodgy and not very satisfying. Having said that I have heard the multiplayer horse races can be fun. Other (and better in my opinion) horse racing games are: Hooves of Thunder (old but good) - American racing only. Starters Orders - only the demo is out but full version soon apparently - get it at www.StartersOrders.com - quite indepth though and probably not for you average FPS fan. There are some online games too but I havnt bothered with them. Bandit

05-09-2003, 07:54 AM	#12
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I tried the demo fo this one, but it only let you play jockey of a harness horse - not exactly a "demo" of the game that I want toi play. To see that it took until the patch to allow you to see a race with your horse without taking control of the jockeying is a backhanded clue (in my mind) that the "management" aspects might be second fiddle to the "joysticking" in which I have no interest at all.

05-09-2003, 10:14 AM	#13
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	bandit, The Startersorders demo didn't impress me very much, although there isn't much you can do. Let us know if you get it and how it is. Thanks, Todd

05-10-2003, 04:17 AM	#15
bandit n00b Join Date: May 2003	Todd - I have played a lot of racing games through the years and basically think there are two types of player types in this genre. Those who prefer the accurate simulation of form analysis, betting and the more detailed side of racing and those who want a more arcade type of expierience and are more concerned with the race. I'm in the first group and to me the most important aspect is the ballance of going/distance/tactics etc. accurately reflected in the race itself. So I reckon if you dont like Horse Racing Manager you WILL like Starters Orders. And visa Versa.

05-10-2003, 11:06 AM	#16
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Thanks for the information. I really want to see what GR 2003 has to offer for the ps2. Todd

05-10-2003, 11:44 PM	#17
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Mizzou, I'm planning on running out and buying Gr 2003 tomorrow.. after all i read about it.. it seems like really the best choice.. this is a message board based on gr 2003 http://pub18.ezboard.com/bgallopracerseries

05-11-2003, 08:31 AM	#18
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Thanks Ragone! This one is on my list, so let me know some thoughts after you get it. Todd

05-25-2003, 07:14 AM	#19
daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	Not sure if anyone is or was interested in this game but GoGamer has the game for $19.90.

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