VR Horse Racing Game – Review
So far, I really like the game. I finished it without rushing in just under 7 hours.
First off, I appreciate the concept — I've never played a horse game before, so this felt like a fresh and unique experience in my personal VR gaming world.
Now, on to the criticisms:
Controls:
Smooth locomotion on the farm feels nice, but it's a bit too slow, especially the turning speed.
There's an odd imbalance between slow and fast motion: when I try to make slight adjustments — for example, while brushing the horse — the movement can feel too aggressive. It often results in a frustrating back-and-forth just to get into the right position.
Characters:
It would be nice to have a full 3D avatar for the player character, not just floating hands.
NPCs: This is supposed to be a farm, right? Why does it feel so empty? Some non-interactive NPCs doing basic chores would help a lot with immersion. More is always better here, even if interaction isn’t the focus.
Animals! A dog or some wildlife roaming around would add life and atmosphere. Right now, it feels oddly lonely.
Graphics:
The visuals are very basic. They serve their purpose for gameplay, but they fall short of modern standards.
The farm looks too clean and artificial. The free roaming area is too small and not particularly impressive.
Overall, the graphics are below average and need a visual upgrade.
Progression:
The core gameplay loop is: win races → earn money → breed/train a new horse → repeat.
Some simple dialogs are presented through portraits, text, and voiceover — feels linear and, honestly, the story seems AI-generated (ChatGPT, perhaps?).
Long-term motivation is lacking. Right now, you need money to breed, but to get money you have to race the same tracks again and again, which quickly becomes boring. So breeding becomes boring as well.
Multiplayer:
I don’t think I encountered any real players — just AI with labels like "Player."
On the plus side, there’s a good variety in tracks.
But there’s no real challenge, and multiplayer doesn’t impact singleplayer at all (no income, no progression). As it stands, it makes no sense.
Conclusion:
Graphics are too simple — the farm and tracks need a visual polish. The horses themselves are fine.
The world feels sterile — it needs more life, NPCs, animals, animations.
The core mechanics are okay, but races become repetitive and unengaging fairly quickly.
Unlocking more tracks should be better tied to breeding or progression, especially at higher levels.
Multiplayer needs better integration. It could be part of the endgame if there was a feedback loop (e.g., rewards like money, unlocks, cosmetics, new tracks). That would give players a reason to care.
🎮 Comparison:
Compared to other racing games (four wheels vs four legs), this one falls short in graphics, sound, and mechanics. Just look at Assetto Corsa (often on sale for 5 bucks, full mod support) — compare for yourself.
Why still a positive review?
Because it's VR horse racing game — and that was new to me. I had a good time with it, despite its many shortcomings. There's definitely some goodwill involved in this recommendation, but it's somehow deserved.
