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Review of Derby Stallion on Nintendo Switch

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Dec 2020
Cover image of Derby Stallion on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 03 Dec 2020
Genre: Horse Racing / Business Simulation
Developer: Land Ho!
Publisher: Kadokawa

Introduction

Buckle up your saddles, folks, because we're diving into the wild world of Derby Stallion on the Nintendo Switch! This game isn't just a ride into the sunset-it's a full-blown horse soap opera, complete with breeding scandals, training mishaps, and more horse puns than you can shake a carrot at. So, if you've ever dreamed of raising the next big racehorse champ while occasionally weeping over life choices, you're in for a treat. Let's trot down this path of in-depth character exploration and story arcs to see if Derby Stallion is worth your time-or if it's just a horse of a different color.

Gameplay

Derby Stallion is all about cultivating your stable of galloping beauties, with the ultimate goal of winning the coveted title of Group I racer. If you thought managing your fantasy football team was stressful, wait until you've got to keep track of your horse's diet, training, and emotional wellbeing. You can breed new horses, deciding the best studs and broodmares to get that primo racer, all while engaging in horse-keeping-related shenanigans like betting, trading, and whatever else you dream up at 2 AM when you can't sleep. There's no racing against friends in the living room like Monopoly; instead, you can expect to embark on multiplayer insanity that allows for trading horses and good ol' competitive races. Brace yourself to become the Bill Gates of the racing world, but without all those annoying people wanting to take your picture and put it on the cover of Forbes.

Graphics

Graphically speaking, Derby Stallion on the Switch is a charming nod to the days when games had their priorities straight: cute horses and business simulation fun! It maintains a lovely blend of colorful animation and traditional design, successfully capturing the equine cuteness that makes your heart melt (or is that just from the ranch perfume?). The environments aren't astounding by any means, but they hold up and make you feel cozy as you manage your herd like a true horse whisperer. If you're expecting hyper-realistic horse buttocks, well, this isn't that game, so I recommend you immediately change your expectations. However, what it lacks in graphical oomph, it more than makes up for with overall charm, making you feel like the whimsical equestrian hero you were born to be.

Conclusion

In summary, Derby Stallion on the Nintendo Switch is an enjoyable romp filled with delightful character arcs and over-the-top horse antics. If you want to flex your skills in strategy, patience, and now we're also going to call it equine empathy, this game provides a refreshing break from the gun-blasting, enemy-slaying chaos that typically defines gaming today. Sure, you're not saving the world or fighting dragons, but who's to say that mentoring your horses isn't just as heroic? Whether you end up a champion racer or just a kindly, confused ranch caretaker, one thing's for sure: your heart will gallop right along with your virtual steeds. So round up your carrots and get racing-your horses are counting on you!

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