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This game is just like the last one, GREAT!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 11
Date: August 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

GR 2004 is a great game to play. You have to get used to the controls, but after that, you can't stop playing it. It is fun to bet your money on longshots or even -money favorites in the betting mode, but the career mode is great. Loved it.

Fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I got this game about a year ago and i love it! but i've only won one race because like i'll stay in the pack and when i ask my horse to run it runs for like 30 seconds then doesn't run anyone so that annoys me but its fun!

This Game is Great!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 13
Date: October 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

GR2003 is my favorite game. I'm expecting even more fun from 2004. The last game was (and still is) very addictive. Once I start playing it, I can't stop! I was surprised that I did not win every horse race like I do car games. But as I got used to the strategy of when I speed up the horse and slow it down, I started winning. I love to bet on the horses. It's like there are real horse races in my living room!! I'm a top-rank 11 year old jockey, and plan the same for the next game. I'm expecting to get this game for my birthday, then I'll be a top-rank 12 year old jockey!!:-)

Greatly improved over GR2003 and G1 Jockey

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 17
Date: September 07, 2004
Author: Amazon User

With the challenge from G1 Jockey the people at Tecmo got busy on improving Gallop Racer. They've taking some ideas from both G1 and GR2003 and combined them. As all other horse games are, it's very addicting. Yet with G1 you end up getting bored eventually since there is no breeding and no chances to unlock different areas or functions. I liked G1's actual racing feel more than 2003, but GR2004 is majorly improved in that area. You can now feel the ride of the horse more in GR2004 (like in G1 Jockey). The added feel of the pumping of the horses head is a much needed improvement. Another major change in the new game is the actual use and feel of the reins. The horses are more realistic while turning (albeit more difficult and less machine like). Like all new games it takes awhile to get the timing of the "stretch spurt" down. The main thing Tecmo has taken from G1 is the fact that you have to bargain and interact with trainers for your rides. This is a very complete horse racing game. Also you can, and need to bet on races to earn extra gold (you can't bet on races you are in). You need the extra gold to buy, and unlock other areas. GR2004 still has great graphics, and has much better "in race" sound effects. As for the Background music (while they offer a decent variety) I just found it much more enjoyable with the music all the way off. Lastly, Quarter Horse great announcer Ed Burgart gives the call! I can't wait to get home and play some more!!!

Gallop Racer 2004-AWESOME!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 19
Date: November 01, 2004
Author: Amazon User

All of the Gallop Racer games are FANTASTIC!! You get the full feel of the whole racing thing in this game. You ca, buy, and even breed horses, you bet, build your own course, better effects than even '03's. It is SO addictive!! You start playing; you can't stop!! I'm rank SS in both of the and have top notch horses. But even when you get this far you STILL don't win EVERY race. WAY more challenging than car races. (Yes I am a girl, and 12 if you want to know.) That's why I rank it-*****!!

For horse lovers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 16
Date: January 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

O...wow. This is the best horse game I have ever played! I can't imagine a horse racing lover not adoring this game. There's so much you can do - so many races you can ride in - and I don't think there's a time limit to the amount of years that you're a jockey! I like how you can progress to riding better horses as you get better. It sounds really obvious that you should be able to do that, but some games don't let you. Some horses have really cool abilities you can use to help win races, like Strong Heart. That's my favorite. You can also breed horses, which I haven't done yet, but I'm positive it'll be great! If you love horses and especially horse racing, BUY THIS GAME!

Addicting!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 13
Date: November 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I could not stop playing this game when I first got it!! It has great graphics, and when you're in the pack while racing, you can actually feel the horses hooves poubding on the ground. If you don't like racing however,this game might bore you. You can breed your champion horses also! Great game!

THE BEST HORSE GAME EVER!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: August 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I got this game about a month ago, and since then I have not been able to put it down! You start out as the lowest jocky riding the slowest horses. it takes some time to get the hang of it,and even in easy mode it's hard to win.it took me a while to win, but now i'm the best jocky! you can win many awards. after a while, you can earn a My Horse, a horse you are main jocky of. you can retire a my Horse for breeding and make Original Horses,a horse thatyou can watch grow from a foal to a two year old. once your original horse is a two year old, you can negotiate to ride it. i think this game is the best game ever!!!!

Fun for all horse lovers of all ages

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

it is so fun even though Shiba freaks me out, you will see who he is later in the game, or if you are not smart and pick him to be your main trainer ( i picked Cook ). This game is perfect out of all the Gallop Racers

So Realistic! Continued...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: June 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I know, I'm a bit of a nuicance, but I forgot some things. I know that Gallop Racer 06 is out, but DO NOT buy it. I read all the reveiws, and it sounds SO BORING! All of you who own Gallop Racer 04, If you like the trainers, and the jockeys DO NOT BUY IT! I REAPEAT DO NOT BUY IT! The reveiws say that they were wiped completely! But anyway...

So here's the thang: I got a little bored with it. I had had so many horses, but then they all burned out on the same year. It's so sad. I miss em'. Blue Cupid retired, but he wasn't good enough for the pasture, so he's gone for good. I ahve a new filly though. Her name is Serena's Song. Her Dam is Desert Spring and her Sire is Fine Express.

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