Riding Star

by VALCON GAMES

Product Features

• Riding simulation in many environments
• An authentic equestrian experience
• Beautiful realistic graphics on the PS2

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015TVYNM
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 6.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 29, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,280 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #43 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Simulation
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

A truly authentic equestrian experience for the Playstation 2 system featuring the world famous arena at Aachen, Germany, which has been faithfully reproduced for this game. Train, care for, and customize your stable of horses as you prepare for challenging events in Show Jumping, Dressage and Cross Country. You can take any of your horses out for a ride in the country, discovering their traits and even learning their likes and dislikes. Experience atmospheric rides at twilight, exciting competitions under a starry sky or follow the in-depth tutorials as you try to become the next Riding Star!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best!!, May 31, 2008

By 

Laura H. Mccarthy - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Riding Star (Video Game)

This was by far one of the best horse games I own!! You get to own 3 horses, one for showjumping, one for cross country, and one for dressage.

Care Features:
-Brush
-Comb mane and tail
-Pick hooves
-Feed
-Water
-Treats

Dressage Figures:
-Extended/Collected walk
-Extended/Collected Trot
-Extended/Collected Canter
-Pirouette
-Piaffe
-Passage

There was one more but I dont remember.

The horses gaits were very realistic, but when you "galloped" it was actually a fast canter. There arent any lead changes, which drives me insane. The graphics tend to be like computer graphics, they can be a little sketchy, but its not horrible. The horse shys away from things way to much, whether it is a jump or just an area you arent aloud to go into. You cant go into the water alot on free rides and when you manage to get into it there is either no visual splashing or no sound. Limited color options.

I do like how this game is setup though. You can choose you tack which you earn by winning competitions. You also can choose polo wraps and mane style. The grooming section of this game is wonderful!! Its very realistic and I love the fact that they made it possible to comb the mane and tail! The scenery is very good. You can go on free rides at dusk and they have rivers, beaches, woods and fields you can ride through. There are also many different view options. You can choose the one right behind the horse, like you were riding the horse, the horses perspective and a bird view. Dressage a Showjumping only offer two views though, right behind the horse and a birds eye view that stays put and follows the horse.

Overall this is the BEST horse game I've ever played! Im hoping they make another one to fix the minor problems! Worth the money!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Game!, January 18, 2009

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Riding Star (Video Game)

This game is really good, you have a free ride and 3 different competitions. It would be better if you caould have more than three horses.
The Show Jumping is good, and the controls are pretty easy.
Same with the Cross Country.
The dressage is the hardest part of the game, but, it is realistic, because real dressage is judged on precise movments and timing.
Overal, this is a great game for people who love the sport of horseback riding!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great horse game, December 14, 2008

By 

Jessica C. Bullock (Sandwich, MA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Riding Star (Video Game)

Riding Star is one of the better horse games I have played. The riding is realistic for the most part and the graphics are good for a ps2. The grooming does get old and repetitive but its not to bad. I really like how you get to train and unlike other horse games, the horse gains skill as it progresses. This game is alot of fun and worth the money.