My Horse & Me is a simulation video game published by Atari Europe for the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, and Windows. It is the first game released by Atari under their exclusive partnership with the FEI.[1]
| My Horse & Me | |
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| Developer(s) | Woedend! Games |
| Publisher(s) | Atari Europe |
| Composer(s) | Eljo Bosman |
| Platform(s) | Wii, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | Wii, Nintendo DS
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| Genre(s) | Simulation (Show jumping) |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
History
editDevelopment
editDane Cypel, the assistant producer, explained that the team was running out of ideas, and that horses seemed to be the most interesting project that they could create within the family-friendly animal-themed genre they were aiming to target. The team liked how horses were both graceful and powerful. In doing research on horses and discovering their different personalities, Cypel deemed it an "educational" experience.[2]
Cypel acknowledges that while the game was targeted towards girls, he felt that girls like boys would switch off if there wasn't good gameplay underneath the title, and so put a lot of effort into making the title appealing to young female players.[2]
Release
editThe Wii and Microsoft Windows versions were developed by W!Games. The Wii version was released in the United States on February 5, 2008 and in Europe on November 23, 2007. The Microsoft Windows version was released in the United States: on February 19, 2008 and in Europe on November 30, 2007. The Nintendo DS version was developed by Mistic Software, released in the United States on February 5, 2008 and in Europe on November 23, 2007.
The game was followed with My Horse & Me 2, released a year later (Known as My Horse & Me: Riding For Gold in North America).
Plot and gameplay
editMy Horse And Me simulates owning a real horse, as well as learning to ride and grooming your horse.[citation needed] After completing training exercises, players can compete in the career mode.[3] Throughout the game, gamers are able to unlock mini games, new tack, and appearances for you and your horse.[citation needed]
Critical reception
editWii and PC
editGame Vortex felt the game wouldn't appeal gamers or aspiring riders alike.[4] IGN felt the title was a passable game for adolescent girls,[5] and criticised its "poor" design and "ugly" visuals.[6] GameZone felt it was a fun game for young girls,[3] and that it can be fun despite the confusing controls.[7] Nintendojo thought the game was boring and generic.[8] AceGamez felt the game didn't deserve its $30 price tag.[9]
Nintendo DS
editIGN wrote that the game was functional yet not fun.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "My Horse and Me". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2011-05-25. Retrieved 2008-04-28.
- ^ a b "My Horse and Me Interview - Gaming Nexus". Gaming Nexus. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ a b "My Horse & Me: Riding For Gold - WII - Review - GameZone". GameZone. 2012-05-04. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ "My Horse and Me". www.gamevortex.com. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ DeVries, Jack (2008-05-09). "My Horse and Me Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ DeVries, Jack (2008-03-20). "My Horse and Me Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ "My Horse and Me Review - Wii". 2008-12-27. Archived from the original on 2008-12-27. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ "Nintendojo.com: Nintendo News, Previews, Reviews, Editorials and Interaction". 2015-09-12. Archived from the original on 2015-09-12. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ "My Horse & Me Nintendo Wii Video Game Review by AceGamez". 2010-12-13. Archived from the original on 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ DeVries, Jack (2008-02-11). "My Horse and Me Review". IGN. Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
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