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Mixed Messages

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 8 / 12
Date: December 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I run an online community for preteen and young teen girls who love horses, many of whom have this game on their holiday wish list. I bought it with the intent of writing a review and possibly selling it through my site.

My biggest disappointment is that the game is more like an adventure game and riding simulation (jumping, cross country, dressage) with a component of horse care and training. I expected a pet simulation similar to Dogz, Catz, Nintendogs, etc. It's also not easy -- I've played for two hours and haven't figured out how to solve the first challenge. Granted, I'm more of a casual gamer myself, but it's an indication Horsez may be frustrating for younger kids. The small instruction book that comes in the package shows screens that say "Pippa Funnell" which makes me suspect the game was originally created as a Pippa Funnell game, then changed at the last minute based on a marketing decision. I have not seen the Nintendo DS or PS2 versions, so don't know if the same issues exist with those versions.

Hope this is helpful to anyone considering the game for a young (or not so young) horse-crazy girl.

Confusion.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I personally find the packaging for this game also very confusing.

Firstly let me state that Horsez for both P.C. and for PSX2 (since they ARE two totally different games/character sets, one about Jade and the other about Flora) are my hands down favorite horse games that I have ever found. I was SO impressed when I started playing it that I bought the other and have loved them both endlessly since.

Whats so CONFUSING to me is their description (talking about picking a cute pony and playing with an adorable foal!? Huh? Did you actually..you know..PLAY this game, Mr. Advertiser?) and box art is..incredibly misleading. This is bad not only because it LOOKs like a young childrens game and you don't get that when you buy this game, and also because its kind of embarrassing to show your friends this awesome horse game..in a box that looks like it was designed for six year olds...so I'm positive that a large crowd of people that would LOVE this game have never tried it.

Overall..wonderful game, one of the best out there. BUT Very poor advertising decisions. I hope this will help you to know who to buy this game for and who not to- as the packaging/description is completely wrong.

The best

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: April 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I think that It is the best but i also think that it is challiging too.hers a tip if you get to the part wear you have to use a map just follow the left and right trails it might be hard on the challing part.Pick Box three. You also get a foal to take care of i got a black stallion arabian sire and for the mom I got a gray english thurobred.the baby was all gray ecsept for her hind quarters (butt) was black. it was a filly i named Tresure.The game is great it might seem hard one day but the next you will know how to do the part your stuck on and by the way they time you on olmost every thing.

Don't Buy It

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: February 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The description on the outside of the box is light and flowery, leading the buyer to believe she will be having lots of fun doing "horsey" things. This is misleading, to say the least! Once you read the introduction in the manual inside the box, you learn that you are part of a battle of horse academies. Descriptions like "a reputation for ruthless efficiency", "crushed its competitiors one by one" and "battle of the academies will take no prisoners" provide a much darker game description. It isn't fun! I am returning my daughter's game immediately!

IMisleading packaging

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is *not* a horse riding and care game. It's a linear adventure game about people at a riding academy for preteens and older kids who really like horses. I never got very far in this game (I was trying to figure it out for my daughter). I gave up in disgust very early because the interface was very hard for me to figure out and the manual was of no help.

I suspect the preteen girl crowd would enjoy this game if it ran correctly, but the box is horribly misleading.

Ugh.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. Yes, the graphics are pretty. Yes, its a "cool horse game."
But it is VERY difficult. NOT for who they market it too. I'm a horse game nerd and I can't even get past the first week. Why? Because the glitches in the game make it almost impossible to do, the graphics are so much it slows down even the fastest computers and the writers expect you to be pyscic when you go on your games. Wayy to hard for anyone, and frusterating as well.

Not What It Seems

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: April 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game for my daughter who loves the Dogz game. I foolishly thought that it would be the same but with horses. I was wrong. It is nothing like it. I think that the packaging and description of Horsez is very deceptive, leading you to believe that is a different type of game then it really is.

THIS GAME IS THE BEST EVER!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: August 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I can't believe so many people didn't like this! Believe me, this is a great game. I've never played a better computer game. Dressage is really hard, but show jumping and cross country are great. And the person who can't find anyone but Aurelie, well, you have to go out the green door for a trail ride and you'll find Carrol in a meadow, you find Samuel in the student center, and Miguel is online, so you have to get on the computer.
This game is great! I love it, and it's really good. I just got it last week, and I'm on week 3!!!! Buy this game if your up for a challenge and if you love horses!

Brilliant sequel to Champion Dreams - First to Ride

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: April 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is in my opinion the BEST Riding Simulation ever. As a sequel to the enchanting Champion Dreams - First to Ride it completely fulfilled every expectation I had. A riveting storyline featuring known and new characters, challenging competitions as well as caring for a sweet little foal. An absolute delight to anyone who loves Riding Simulations or can't afford a horse. Buy it!

GRANDDAUGHTER LOVES THE "HORSEZ"

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This program is really cute and entertaining to children who can use the computer and know what they are doing. My Granddaughter has been wanting it for months but I thought it might be out of her league since she's only 5. Boy was I wrong! and VERY impressed at how "User friendly" this game is. If you have a child that knows the computer and likes Horses then this is the game for them :-)

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