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Gallop Racer 2004
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 15 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 8 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Tecmo
Developer: Tecmo
Genre(s): Sports, Simulation, Racing
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: August 30, 2004
Summary
(Also known as "Gallop Racer Lucky 7" in Japan) High-resolution graphics, advanced racing, and a variety of new modes take Gallop Racer 2004 to a higher level in digital horse racing fun. Old favorites such as the betting system and the classic season mode will also be back in the new title. Features: Enhanced Revolution Mode. Players will now be able to experience the perfect ride using the "Ability" setting to create an enhanced revolution called the "Big Revolution". Dramatic graphics such as the screen breaking into a million pieces like a mirror will add to the player's rush once they achieve the "Big Revolution". Affinity of Ability System. A new breeding system that allows the player to produce a maximum of eight original horses at one time. Once created these horses can be used as either the player's ride of choice or used as a rival's horse. Increased Camera Angles. Allowing the player to see their horse from every angle during the race will keep their blood pumping. Season Mode. With over 17 characters battling it out for the title of top jockey, the season mode has never been hotter or more intense! New Stages. Various new stages such as competitions against rivals and negotiations with trainers help to create the complete horse racing experience. Improved Graphics. High-resolution textures, enhanced effects, and improved use of shadow and depth of color immerse have been included to make the game look more natural and realistic. More Tracks and Horses. Featuring over 4,000 new horses and 42 tracks. [Tecmo]
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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 Chronicles
Remember, this is not an arcade experience. This game is more for serious sim lovers of an equine bent. If you’ve ever played (and liked) any games of this series, you’ll probably like this latest version and its requisite additional bells and whistles.
Read Full Review >Next Level Gaming
I continue to be hooked on Gallop Racer for one simple thing, it’s depth.
Read Full Review >GameZone
The multiplayer aspect of GP 2004 is an absolute blast. There’s nothing like the excitement and tension of racing against a human player when you round that final turn, neck and neck, frantically fighting the urge to not make your move too soon, especially if your foe begins to pull away.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
It may be horseracing, but Gallop Racer once again proves to be a surprisingly irresistible and incredibly deep play. [Oct 2004, p.134]
Read Full Review >Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
A nice simulation of horse racing and alll the decisions and action associated with it. [Oct 2004, p.108]
Worth Playing
You can play until you achieve a perfect stable and set some insanely incredibly record. If you are a horse fan, this may be the best game available at this time.
Read Full Review >Weekly Famitsu
8 / 8 / 8 / 7 - 31 silver [Vol 793; 27 Feb 2004]
PGNx Media
While multiplayer is a nice addition, it really pays to have friends who actually enjoy the game’s delicacies. Otherwise, they’ll likely be turned off by the whole thing.
Read Full Review >IGN
This game is trial by fire and if you don't like to get burned by complex games, then this is one you'd want to avoid. This one is for the hardcore and the faithful.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
With more than 4000 horses and nearly 40 racing track options, with variables such as weather and track conditions, there is little room for repetition and boredom. [Oct 2004, p.42]
GameSpot
Most players, however, will find this game to be a quaint cultural artifact--and not one that warrants a great deal of sustained interest. If you've avoided the Gallop Racer series thus far, it's best to stay the course.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
I just can't find enough new content here to recommend that you pick up this year's model. This old horse needs to learn some new tricks, or at the very least not forget the ones it's already learned.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
The reason that people love horses is because they're interactive animals. This sim has all the interaction of accounting software.
G4 TV
For anyone with a passing interest in the sport, we recommend dusting off those lawn darts and firing up the barbeque.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Michael G. gave it a10:
This game is not for everyone but its depth is very gratifying for a gamer who appreciates such things. I feel like the way the game is designed allows for more replay value than a new breed.
Danielle H. gave it a10:
This is the best game ever.
Don Z. gave it a10:
What a great game!
Julie H. gave it a10:
GAllop Racer 2004 is the bomb! It has beautiful horses and cool season mode.
Cynthia D. gave it a 10:
This game is awesome. The graphics are very good. The game play is almost too difficult. This just challenges me to try that much harder to overcome these obstacles. I bought GR2004 the day it arrived at my local shop and have played it nearly every day since.
[Anonymous Horse-Envy Victim] gave it an 8:
Being new to the horse racing sim genre, does not allow me to rank this game against its predecessors. It seems that this is where the game falls flat on its "metascore". [Ed: nice...] Overall, this game is quite in-depth. For a player that is new to this series there is an immense learning curve which makes the game extremely frustrating. Many times, I thought that I had finally figured out what was going on, until I came in dead last on the next race. Ironically, my girlfriend who is not a gamer much out side the Final Fantasy realm has been kicking my butt. Maybe, I am just jealous. It is apparent that there is "fun to be had". I just don't know if I will get past the learning curve to have that "fun".
