Equinox: Homecoming

The game isn't done yet. It's super clunky and the Cosmetic things you can buy with REAL money are just linking to another cashgrab mmo. At least make the base game for free.

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Actually pretty decent for a MMO Horse game! I'm very impressed. Nice Character Models, Scenery, Horse riding is good. Parkour riding and jumping, Collecting Stuff, Phones, Daily tasks and nicely spooky, creepy Story mode. Shading in Cut Scenes need to be a bit better, but depending on how new the game is, it's mostly okay. Game runs smoothly. Not much bug, very little ones so far.

Tolles Spiel! Auf sowas haben meine Freundin und ich lange gewartet. Ein Multiplayer Pferde MMO. Wirklich schön gemacht mit hübscher Grafik, hammer Story und regelmäßigen Updates. Sehr zu empfehlen.

Equinox: Homecoming is an exceptionally atmospheric and beautifully crafted experience, and one that has left a very strong impression on me. From the very beginning, the game creates a sense of mystery and quiet enchantment that immediately draws you in. There is something wonderfully immersive about its world: it feels thoughtful, intimate, and carefully designed, with a tone that is both cosy and unsettling in the best possible way. What I particularly admire about Equinox: Homecoming is the way it balances emotional storytelling with exploration and intrigue. It does not feel rushed or superficial; instead, it allows the player to become absorbed in the atmosphere, the details, and the gradual unfolding of its narrative. The writing has a lovely sense of sincerity, and the game manages to feel personal without ever becoming overly sentimental. There is a genuine charm to it, as though every element has been placed with care and purpose. The mood of the game is one of its greatest strengths. It has that rare quality of feeling comforting and haunting at the same time, which makes the experience memorable long after one has stopped playing. The sense of discovery is also very rewarding, and I found myself wanting to pay attention to every small detail, not merely to progress, but because the world itself felt worth spending time in. Overall, Equinox: Homecoming is a remarkably promising and deeply engaging game. It is clear that a great deal of heart, imagination, and dedication has gone into creating it. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys story-rich, atmospheric games with emotional depth, mystery, and a distinctive sense of place. It is elegant, intriguing, and genuinely captivating — and I am very much looking forward to seeing more from it.

[b][u]This is a SINGLE PLAYER review, not a multiplayer one.[/u][/b] [i]Controller User (PS5) | Linux OS 10+ hours in this game to review due to grind mechanics. Games Compared: Rival Stars Horse Racing, Skyrim, BotW[/i] [h3]Pros:[/h3][list] [*] You can absolutely enjoy this game in solo mode. You can make your own group for social mechanics, participate in races, and there is NO clutter of randomly generated NPC racers. Peak solo gaming. [*] Good balance of suspense with no combat mechanics. I enjoy the horror aspect without the 'escape before you die' pressure, and have not run into any cheap jump scares so far. [*] Very intuitive and responsive controls for the riding. Animation gives a sense of speed and organic movement. You don't need to hold the joystick forwards for the horse to continue moving forwards, you just set the gait and run. Games like Rival Stars Horse Racing have very, very simplified riding controls and mechanics that make them feel grind-y and repetitive over time, I did not experience this here despite how big the map is. [*] 'Immersive' riding: like when riding an actual horse, the controls for this game demanded more focus and planning from me regarding gait, speed and general handling. The horse moves much differently using both joysticks vs steering with one. [*] Attention to detail with stats. There's consideration for elevation, how quickly your horse can transition through gaits, how speed affects movement and ability to jump (no springing into the air at a walk). [*] Gorgeous graphics. Obviously the horse models are fantastic, very realistic and not painful to watch. [*] Simple quality of life features. Lots of save slots. Tons of options to change graphics to fit your PC. Option to play alone and hide chat vs playing multiplayer is such a nice feature for those who want to play a solo story game. [*] Reputation grinds. Unpopular opinion, I love a reputation grind. It's a good excuse to get lost on the back trails, encourages you to do side quests, and generally makes the world feel less empty and more like the community the story describes. Others may find grinding for a fast travel point annoying, IMO it makes sense for the atmosphere. [*] Horse care mechanics don't take up an ungodly amount of time and they have kindly made it so there is no debuff for not caring for your horse. However, you get daily xp and rewards for doing so. I feel this is a balanced system for players who want to focus on game play vs details for immersion. [*] Very cute that there's a quest line to learn about where your horse came from! It would have been nice to see more initial bonding with MC based on that, but it's a nice touch regardless. [*] Soundtrack is nice and the radio is a bop. [*] MC IS NOT A PUSHOVER. [/list] [h3]Cons:[/h3][list] These all keep in mind this game is still receiving updates. [*] Most prominently: I had many issues with crashing and green screening. I am not blaming the game entirely for this, I am running Linux and the game flags my graphics drivers as outdated. Launching through Proton has mostly fixed this, but still experiencing some crashes at the end of races. Linux users do what you will with this information. [*] Poorly optimized.. toasty computer.. I am able to run much more graphics intensive games on highest setting with much more ease. Other users have mentioned crashing and performance issues on non Linux OS. Something to keep in mind, hopefully this improves with updates, but seems like a big thing to overlook before release. [*] Some patches of terrain (small juts of rock) that look like they should be easy to ride over instead seem to slam your horse into a wall. This isn't consistent throughout the map, and you can ride over bigger obstacles in other parts of the map. [*] Water is beautiful on the surface but you fall through it onto normal terrain like a PS2 game. I assume this will be fixed later. [*] Taking rider control / other stats into account, it would be great to see a nice sliding stop! The animations give an immersive idea of speed and agility, this would be a nice touch. [*] There's no animals in the woods. A nice immersive woodland scene includes the animals, even small ones like birds flying out of bushes when you ride by. There are exactly 3 deer and only one moves its head up and down, the other 2 including the doe on the path are static. It's uncomfortable. [*] Related to the above, it would be nice to see NPC characters like the farmers and blacksmith out doing their thing, working, moving around the farm or building etc., following a schedule like in games such as Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing. [*] Dialogue trees and varied interactions with NPCs to add to the lore would add a lot to the atmosphere as well. Potentially impacting reputations, getting unique dialogue options or discounted vendor prices for befriending certain characters.. little things. [*] Microtransactions :( You can earn this same currency with daily activities, but it's clearly geared towards selling the in-store horses. In a horse game, it would be much nicer to see quest lines to 'rescue' or otherwise obtain horses. [/list] And to the argument that the game isn't finished but still costs money... I DON'T CARE. This game has more than enough features to ask a $15. There are PLENTY of games in this price range that bring nothing new to the table and are less loved by the devs. You can tell work and passion is put into this game, and updates are promising. Community support for this game is incredible. There are already lots of comprehensive guides, and both players and devs are active in forums. [b][i]As someone who loves horses as well as gore, horror and a good storyline, I found this game the perfect combination. If you enjoyed riding around on a horse in Skyrim or Breath of the Wild, and/or enjoyed the competition racing in Rival Stars, you will enjoy this game. This game brings something new to the table for open world equestrian gamers. [/i][/b]

cozy, fun and relaxing- interesting mystery!

Great Horse game! I come from Star stable online and have been looking for a while for a horse game with adults in mind. This is the game! I've been enjoying it so far.

ma nouvelle safe place , merci pour ce banger