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My Horse and Me

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7.1 User Score:

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Based on 16 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Atari

Developer: W!Games

Genre(s): Simulation

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: February 5, 2008

Summary

Delivering all the excitement and fun of the equestrian life, from sports and leisure riding to horse care, My Horse and Me is a unique gaming experience for anyone with an interest or passion for horses. The game promises the most accurate horse models and animations yet realised in a video game, alongside a richly rewarding gameplay experience, all set against a beautiful backdrop of charming indoor and outdoor environments. My Horse and Me has a rich variety of gameplay modes and options to give players a deep and rewarding experience. The Championship mode lets the player take part in competitions at indoor and outdoor locations around the globe ranging from rustic stables and classical riding schools to world-class tournament locations. A series of fun mini-games offer a variety of gameplay experiences alongside rewarding horse care gameplay and extensive customization. [Atari]

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What The Critics Said

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Official Nintendo Magazine UK

The definitive horse game out there, not that that's a hard claim considering the competition. Still, those with a love of equine action will be more than happy with what it offers. [Feb 2008, p.86]

Extreme Gamer

My Horse & Me is a well produced family oriented game that focuses on the fun of owning a horse. Spending time with your virtual horse is stress free, simple to learn and most importantly, fun.

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Cheat Code Central

The controls are definitely hard to grasp at first, but if you can overcome those, then you'll have a great time playing this equestrian game.

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Kombo

Admittedly, the Wii-mote motion control of your horse's reins is fun and we were surprised at how it held our attention. As far as horse games go, My Horse and Me is a thoroughbred.

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GameZone

The controls can be a little frustrating, but this game played well.

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Console Gameworld

A game that has much potential, but falls short. A good idea with poor execution.

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GamingExcellence

While the overall design and extras are decent, without a consistent feel to its controls, My Horse & Me isn't worth saddling up.

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The Wiire

Multiplayer allow up to four people to play one after another in show jumping competitions, much like in the single-player mode. This ultimately adds little to the experience, especially since each player needs to have his or her own controller.

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IGN

It barely even acknowledges we're playing, so there's no encouragement to put up with its poor design and ugly visuals.

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GamerNode

Only young girls or parents will value this game. It's family fun, and obviously aimed at the pre-teen girl demographic. A nice gift for a child; not so much for a boyfriend.

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Nintendojo

There’s just not enough redeeming qualities in horse-riding to keep me interested in it long enough.

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Worth Playing

The poor controls make the game far too frustrating to enjoy, and even if the controls weren't there, the lackluster gameplay and low-quality visuals make it seem as if the developers were just as bored with making the title as I was with playing it.

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Game Almighty

So, if you are really desperate for that horse riding experience that so many games haven’t delivered, then I’m sure all three of you will find happiness with this title. For the rest of you, please just stay away.

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NGamer UK

Controls seem fluid once you get the hang of them, but the customisation/grooming is worse than some GBA animal games - and they don't have a ready-made stroking device in the form of the Wii remote. [Jan 2008, p.65]

NintendoWorldReport

My Horse & Me is shovel-ware, pure and simple. It looks ugly, its gameplay is limited, and its primary features—show jumping and item-collecting—bear little resemblance to its target audience.

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AceGamez

My Horse & Me is an unfinished product, an experiment in making a horse game on the Wii and somebody somewhere should be ashamed to have slapped a $30 price tag on it.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 7.1 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes

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