Gallop Racer 2006

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: May 2, 2006
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8.3

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  • Summary: Gallop Racer 2006 is set in a horse racing theme park called Gallop Racing Square, with five attractions that you can freely select between. Title Collection has you select a horse, either a real life stallion or one that you've created, and follow it from early races until retirement.Gallop Racer 2006 is set in a horse racing theme park called Gallop Racing Square, with five attractions that you can freely select between. Title Collection has you select a horse, either a real life stallion or one that you've created, and follow it from early races until retirement. Gallop Stallion is the game's horse creation mode. Memorial Quest allows players to relive the experience of 100 classic races. Hall of Fame is an expansion of Memorial Quest mode, featuring fifty races. Finally, Field of Legend is an attraction where you race a horse that you created in Gallop Stallion mode against real life horses.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. GamingTrend
    88
    This is not a title to sit down and play five minutes worth before you run out for errands. But if you devote some time to learning about horses and the racing itself, Gallop Racer 2006 is surprisingly rewarding.
  2. IGN
    85
    For fans of horses, racing, stats, or high functioning autistics this title stocks plenty to do. Tack on decent graphics and challenging (but not impossible) learning curve and you've got one satisfying niche title and a surprisingly great and wicked way to get your pony fix.
  3. Digital Entertainment News
    84
    The new design segments game play dramatically, but the core excitement of horse racing is brought across more than ever in Gallop Racer 2006.
  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    GR06 may be tough, but its thoroughness should be appreciated. [July 2006, p.78]
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  5. Play Magazine
    70
    For long time horse racing fans, Gallop Racer 2006 brings some great improvements in both the racing and breeding aspects above previous versions. [July 2006, p.72]
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  6. Game Informer
    68
    If you already like the series, not enough has changed to stop you from enjoying it. And that's exactly the reason why new players may as well just stay away. [July 2006, p.106]
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  7. GamesRadar+
    40
    Gallop Racer 2006 would be more fun if its presentation weren't so overwhelmingly confusing and its races so surprisingly difficult: it's a nasty combo.

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  1. LukeV.
    May 29, 2006
    10
    This game is great! I know a lot about horse racing and this game didn't have one thing wrong with it. The graphics are really nice and This game is great! I know a lot about horse racing and this game didn't have one thing wrong with it. The graphics are really nice and season mode is incredible! It's worth every penny!… Expand
  2. BrookeBloom
    May 29, 2006
    10
    This is a great addition to the Gallop Racer series! I loved being able to make my own horses and race them. When I say make, I don'tThis is a great addition to the Gallop Racer series! I loved being able to make my own horses and race them. When I say make, I don't mean breed either, I mean you can go into the Free Mode and pick your horses color, sillks, markings, tack, body type, running style, and give make it as good or bad as you want, along with giving the abilities YOU want it to have! I made a horse with all the highest ratings just for fun. The graphics are really good to and you can also edit your own races! It's a great game!… Expand
  4. DavidK.
    Jun 23, 2006
    9
    excellent, just takes many ours of betting breeding racing.
  5. Jollyjoe1000
    Jun 5, 2016
    9
    This game gave this game series a high note with its slightly better graphical capabilities it stands up to the rest of the games very wellThis game gave this game series a high note with its slightly better graphical capabilities it stands up to the rest of the games very well with its own style and twist.… Expand
  6. TonyaD.
    Jan 8, 2007
    9
    I'm new to GR. After playing BCC I like GR for the most part, but there are a few things I would change. I dont like the fact that you I'm new to GR. After playing BCC I like GR for the most part, but there are a few things I would change. I dont like the fact that you can only race one horse at a time. Once you pick a MyHorse to race you are stuck with it until it wins so many races. I do like the breeding aspect of the game, trying to find the perfect combo. I did figure out to edit a F horse into a "Super Horse" in Simulation mode and then race it in Theme Park mode to win lots of money so I can breed to my hearts content.… Expand

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#80 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#64 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006