Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch

 Switch
User Score
4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 6 out of 11

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  1. H4ardDriv3
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    I recently discovered this captivating horse game, and it has been a truly delightful experience. Restoring my aunt's ranch and exploring the enchanting open world kept me engaged and entertained. Taming, breeding, and personalizing my horses added depth and strategy to the gameplay. If you're seeking a heartwarming adventure, this horse game is a must-try!
  2. reinium
    Nov 6, 2022
    8
    I literally only made a Metacritic account to review this game.

    Is the game perfect? No. Is it fun, entertaining, and have some really cool mechanics? Absolutely. Most of the people who are giving it bad reviews have not taken the time to get used to the mechanics. I will admit that the game could do a better job of pacing, specifically in introducing new concepts like grooming,    I literally only made a Metacritic account to review this game.

    Is the game perfect? No. Is it fun, entertaining, and have some really cool mechanics? Absolutely. Most of the people who are giving it bad reviews have not taken the time to get used to the mechanics. I will admit that the game could do a better job of pacing, specifically in introducing new concepts like grooming, washing, changing tack/clothes, etc.

    I'm not saying it's great, but it is certainly a step in the right direction for horse games. If you've been a horse person and gamer for as long as I have, you know the struggle of finding a halfway decent horse game that doesn't cost you tons of money (looking at you, micro-transactions).

    I'm giving this game such a good rating because I want to see the developers follow through on it! It has such great potential, I would hate to see them give up on it. So if someone who has a hand in this game is reading this, I'm a fan! Great work! Now just to really refine it and add some more content    … Expand

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Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. Gaming Age
    Nov 28, 2022
    33
    I know that, as a middle-aged man, I’m clearly not the target audience for a game about rebuilding your family estate and bonding with your horse. At the same time, though, I can’t imagine that the people who would be interested in that would want to put up with it, either. Horse Tales plays poorly and performs even worse, and it’s bound to disappoint anyone who picks it up.
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  2. Player 2
    Nov 23, 2022
    58
    If you don’t think the idea of becoming best friends with horses and just hanging out with them on an island sounds fun, you won’t enjoy this game. But if it’s going to tap into that same part of childlike wonder that I felt from the moment I loaded it up and chose my first horse, then it could be for you.
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  3. KeenGamer
    Nov 16, 2022
    80
    Overall, as Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch joins the ever-growing list of horse games, it's certainly one you should check out for yourself. Is it perfect? No. The bugs are annoying, but hopefully patches will deal with them. Aside from the teething problems, you'll find yourself getting lost in this game as you want to explore every nook and cranny, collect resources, expand your ranch, help the locals, and breed new horses.
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