There are better options! (Mary King's Riding Star (PC))

Member Name: ebird

Product:	Mary King's Riding Star (PC)
Date:	24/02/09 (25 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Not really any

Disadvantages: Control is hard. Not very realistic

This game arrived in around 2002, and so as you can imagine it is a little out of date by current computor tech standards. However it is relatively cheap and happens to be suited to a much younger audience, perhaps 6-11 year olds. It is very simple and easy to use and is therefore suitable for this age group.
The imagery is not fantastic, and I find that games from other equestrian celebrities, notably Pippa Funnel are much more advanced and engaging. The two jumping phases, cross country and show jumping are really very simplistic, and controlling the character from a birds-eye view is not easy. Moreover, there is no aspect of it that gives any realistic experience. I also find that the younger users get frustrated and bored with the 'look after your own horse' part of the game.
Overall, if you want a realistic experience, go for equestriad (a little dated, but very good) or a better quality game with a plot one of Pippa Funnel's 3 adventure games.

Summary: Not good quality, limited and simple game.