Gallop Racer 2001

by Tecmo

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00005MP0E
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 21, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,522 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Compete as a tournament jockey, master breeder, or betting spectator in Gallop Racer 2001, a horseracing simulator game. This release features an all-new gambling mode, so you can wager on the outcome of your races. You can also build a stable of thoroughbreds and test their mettle in a variety of races to take this virtual equine racing world by storm.

With realistic, 3-D horse models and track renderings, you'll bet you were at the track. You also ride against real-time weather effects such as rain and snow. Best of all, Gallop Racer 2001's two-person race play lets you go head-to-head against a friend.

Product Description

This is the game Gallop Racer 2001 for the Playstation 2. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky fun for horse lovers and others..., December 12, 2001

By 

T. Ross (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gallop Racer 2001 (Video Game)

Gallop Racer is a very quirky game and certainly shows its import roots. The horse names can be bizarre, the animated helper is amusingly out of place, and the translated text is stilted. But I found all of that strangeness sort of refreshing. It helps to embrace the Japanese roots of this game if you want to enjoy it. If you do, you'll be rewarded by an entertaining and deep horse racing simulation.

The game isn't any good for betting, and individual races can get old pretty soon if you have nothing riding on the outcome. The real entertainment in Gallop Racer comes from the career mode, which allows you to buy a stable of up to six horses and race them in various venues throughout the year. You're the owner, trainer, and jockey all in one, and the races take on an entirely different meaning when it's *your* earnings and *your* horses on the line in every race. The career mode can go on for years and years of game time, and you can retire your horses when they reach the right age, breed them, and continue the bloodline.

Whether you've bought your horses or bred them yourself, you can become very attached to them. And sometimes the gutsy underdog is even more memorable than the award-winning stakes champion! There's nothing that feels better than getting a lot more horse than you thought you paid for.

The graphics are pretty decent, with the excellent horse models being the definite standout. The horses come in many different colors and looks, and the horse animations convey a lot of personality.

It can be tough to get a hang of racing, but once you've mastered your jockey skills you can get fairly consistent results on a given horse. The manual could do a better job of explaining how to be a good jockey, but it isn't impossible to figure out.

Gallop Racer could be a lot more polished and it could be even deeper, but I really enjoyed racing my horses. If you've ever dreamed of owning and racing your own stable of thoroughbreds, this game is probably for you. I think most horse lovers will really enjoy the realism and personality of the Gallop Racer horses. Other gamers that enjoy gems in the rough may also enjoy Gallop Racer, but I think the career mode is a must for really enjoying the game.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great thinking game!!!, September 12, 2001

By 

Theodore W. Houseman (Hebron, Ct. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gallop Racer 2001 (Video Game)

Finally. a game that relies more on thought than on your ability to push 20 buttons at the same time. Which horse to buy, frontrunner or closer? How quickly do you want to leave the gate? When do you start your move to the front? Which races are best suited for your horse's strengths? Not to mention the incredible graphics of the horses, the mane bouncing up and down as you press your horse faster, the vibration of the controller in synch with the speed of your gallop. This game may be a bore for younger, blood and guts gamers, but for me this is the coolest game I have ever seen. Don't forget to check out the breeding screens in season mode - really cool!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Fun!, September 23, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Gallop Racer 2001 (Video Game)

Ok I have been playing gallop racer for several years so I know what im talking about. First, the game gets more interesting the longer you play it...trying to unlock new stores with better horses and trying to get horse of the year etc. My personal favorite thing to do is breed the horses and try to make a better one...the horses have ratings on how good they are. The highest in the first part of the game is 113 the highest overall is 123. Trust me, this game is well worth the money!