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Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games.
Gallop Racer 2003: A New Breed
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 16 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 14 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Tecmo
Developer: Tecmo
Genre(s): Sports, Simulation, Racing
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: April 1, 2003
Summary
Experience the world of Gallop Racer with an inside look into the unique sport of thoroughbred racing! Gallop Racer 2003 is bigger and better than before with a fully interactive betting system, a horse training mode for beginner riders, 32 different track environments, and over 3000 unlockable horses! [Tecmo]
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: Gallop Racer 2001 Gallop Racer 2004
Also On The Web: IGN Preview Official Website
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Game Informer
With a near-limitless plethora of horses, tons of strategy, and loads of gameplay extras, this is a sure bet. [May 2003, p.83]
GamingTrend
This game has extended play written all over it. Starting with a fledgling jockey and horse and building up over time and progressively more difficult races results in a game that, if you are a fan of the genre, will have you entertained for weeks on end.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
The races are challenging and exciting, plus the management features give the game a considerable amount of depth. The game goes beyond its high concept and delivers a rather enjoyable hybrid of arcade and simulation-styled gameplay.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
A variety of game modes and high replay value make GR 2003 a game not to be missed. [May 2003, p.36]
IGN
It's got plenty of depth and, believe it or not, there is skill involved. Considering the lack of horse racing games on the PS2, this is truly as good as it gets.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
The central gameplay mechanic of Gallop Racer 2003, and the one I found compelling, is that it forces you to strike an ever-shifting balance between your horse's position on the track and its level of stamina.
Read Full Review >GameNow
Are you into horse racing? OK, then you'll absolutely go giddyap over GR03. Are you into racing games in general? Then you ought to give GR03 a test ride. [June 2003, p.50]
Game Revolution
A much better gambling system, improved breeding and hours and hours of racing keeps this one at the head of the pack.
Read Full Review >Game Chronicles
With 3,000 horses and an assortment of gameplay modes and mini-games you won’t be looking anywhere else to satisfy your horse fetish.
Read Full Review >PSX Nation
You’ll also likely be mad and happy that Tecmo added much needed new stuff while also butchering some aspects of its predecessor that should have never been touched.
Read Full Review >GMR Magazine
The game may be too complicated and difficult for most, but you've got to appreciate its dedication to realism and great graphics. [June 2003, p.75]
GamePro
For all its frustrations and shortcomings, GR2003 does pay off with the thrill of long-sought victory and a sense of accomplishment for having figured out the bizarre subtleties of this stat-heavy simulation.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
More often than not, I found myself totally absorbed in this moment, rocking back and forth like an idiot while my heart raced as the finish neared. [May 2003, p.74]
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
The fools who don't live and die for horse racing (we'll call them funambulists) will find this game generally confusing, and will probably never figure out the diluted betting system. [June 2003, p.105]
GameSpot
A more well-designed interface, a less punishing learning curve, an independent and more robust betting system, and a more action-oriented gameplay system would all go far in bringing new players into the fold.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
Even though the game was intriguing from a documentary point of view, my interest began to wane a few hours into it.
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Luis R. gave it a10:
me gustaria bajrlo el juego para jugar en mi computadora me gustaria q me lo manden xq soy fanatico de este juego pero solo tengo play one please.
Courtney I. gave it an 8:
G1 jockey can be betta,it 2 hard 4 me i think the easy leval could be easyer and the grapics aint da best.
Me T. gave it a 10:
Great game!
Sass frass gave it a 10:
This game and gallop racer 2001 rule.
Nicolas L. gave it a 7:
The game is well animated, where the graphics are pretty good. Lots of strategies are required. It's a sure investment.
Helen H. gave it a 10:
It is a very high-tech animated game with a lot of fun included. Whoever loves horses or horse racing will enjoy this game as much as I still do!!!!
William D. gave it a 10:
I love this game it is the best one i have ever played.
