Pocket Card Jockey

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: Stack cards like it's a race to the finish. And it is. In this fast-paced mash-up of solitaire and horse racing, you'll jockey your way to victory by clearing cards to energize your horse. You can even level up your noble steed through strategic positioning on the track. Can you masterStack cards like it's a race to the finish. And it is. In this fast-paced mash-up of solitaire and horse racing, you'll jockey your way to victory by clearing cards to energize your horse. You can even level up your noble steed through strategic positioning on the track. Can you master solitaire and horseback racing…at the same time?! After you get a dozen races under your belt, you can retire your horse—a sad moment for any jockey. However! You can relocate your horse to your very own farm and pair them with other retired horses to breed new ponies...that are completely adorable! Eventually these babies will pony up by maturing into horses that you can ride in competitions for prizes. You can then get items at Chirp's shop, such as puzzle pieces or temporary bonuses. After completing certain puzzles, your horse will gain even more stats when leveling up. That’s some next-level jockeying! … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Examiner
    May 6, 2016
    100
    Fantastic gameplay can take you to wild places and whoever was skeptical of this game before playing it will quickly be converted. Funny, fun and frenetic, Pocket Card Jockey is a charmer that never lets up. Combining elements of “Pokemon,” “Monster Rancher” and Solitaire, it’s a game that will steal you away from your next generation console.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    May 12, 2016
    90
    As a low-cost title and with a demo on the eShop, Pocket Card Jockey is a fun way to pass the time.
  3. Brash Games
    May 15, 2016
    90
    Spend some time with the mechanics and you’ll be frighten[ed by] just how addictive it is.
  4. USgamer
    May 5, 2016
    80
    Like any horse race, your success in Pocket Card Jockey relies on luck -- a little too heavily for some players, maybe. Nevertheless, once the game sinks its big, horsey teeth into you, it won't let go for a long time.
  5. GameSpew
    Jul 21, 2016
    80
    For those who enjoy Solitaire and always wanted to suit up in a ridiculous outfit and take the reins at a prestigious derby, your game has finally arrived. Pocket Card Jockey is a stalker in the pack, waiting to Sea Biscuit its way to your heart.
  6. Gamer.nl
    May 25, 2016
    80
    Pocket Card Jockey turns a crazy combination between horse races and solitaire into a funny and addictive game. The game is complex, but if you use Horse Off Course, tune into your strategic skills then you should have a blast playing this game.
  7. Shacknews
    May 3, 2016
    70
    Its complexity can be overwhelming, but once you hit your stride, it's entertaining all the way to the home stretch.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. The_Ninjadillo
    May 7, 2016
    10
    It's rare to see a game as ambitious as something like this game AND succeed at the same time, but Pocket Card Jockey nails it. The game isIt's rare to see a game as ambitious as something like this game AND succeed at the same time, but Pocket Card Jockey nails it. The game is unique, refreshing, and feverishly addicting. Heck, I don't even like solitaire that much yet I've found myself loving this game and playing it constantly. Once I finish writing this review, I'll probably be playing it some more.… Expand
  2. vickykoi
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    I have played 5 hrs of this already. The better you play solitaire the faster your horse runs. It's solitaire so it'll never get old! You canI have played 5 hrs of this already. The better you play solitaire the faster your horse runs. It's solitaire so it'll never get old! You can retire your horses and breed them after they turn 4. Then you get new ones after each one retires. I did not expect to like this game so much!… Expand
  4. SlyMongoose
    May 7, 2016
    10
    Super fun! Never played this solitaire before and now I'm hooked, lol. Bought it because my wife likes to play these kind of card games andSuper fun! Never played this solitaire before and now I'm hooked, lol. Bought it because my wife likes to play these kind of card games and thought I'd try it out.… Expand
  5. GamerDylan
    Sep 17, 2019
    9
    Even if you have never played Solitare, this game explains it well enough so you can still enjoy it. Very fun game.
  6. Chopyhop
    May 6, 2016
    9
    This is addictive. I need to keep my self control; I felt like snapping my 3DS pen, and I jabbed at the screen a couple of times. However,This is addictive. I need to keep my self control; I felt like snapping my 3DS pen, and I jabbed at the screen a couple of times. However, like an authentic gambling addict, when I'm winning I love this! My partner also loves the idea that we can share and breed horses, we have not done that yet but it seems cute. To me this game is a 9 or a 10. I went with 9 because of the chance I might break my 3DS at some point in the near future.

    Finally I feel like the price point for this game is tipped in the consumers favour for once.    … Expand
  7. Onioncreature
    May 7, 2022
    7
    A fun concept which could've been executed a bit better. The random elements feel excessive, and really drag down the experience. With thatA fun concept which could've been executed a bit better. The random elements feel excessive, and really drag down the experience. With that said, the game did keep me coming back in spite of the various detractors.… Expand

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#10 Best 3DS Game of 2016
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#32 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
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#38 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2016