Common Sense Media Review
By Christy Matte
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun sim game lets girls care for and train their own horse.
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Why Age 8+?
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Horses 3D
What's It About?
HORSES 3D follows a girl as she takes on a summer job at a horse farm. Players can select and name a horse which they will care for and train throughout the game. Each game day, the girl is assigned a set of tasks to complete. These typically include patrolling the forest for injured/missing animals/people, taking guests on tours around the grounds, racing other riders, and training for/competing in events like dressage, show jumping, and vault. She'll also need to care for her horse through feeding and grooming. There is a mild romantic mystery woven into the storyline as well.
Is It Any Good?
Horses 3D is a strong 3DS title for girls. The graphics are nice and the game is easy to pick and play. Girls who love horses will welcome the opportunity to choose and name their horse, as well as to groom and care for it. The activities are varied, but there is a lot of riding from one end of the map to the other, which can feel tedious at times. It's much more fun to compete in events and win medals. Some tasks must be completed within certain time limits and can be demanding of perfection, so players need to use patience and may need to try repeatedly. Horses 3D rewards success with new in-game outfits, however, so there is additional motivation to keep on trying. Overall, it's a fun game for horse fans, and a rewarding 3DS experience.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about caring for pets. What are the responsibilities that come with caring for a pet? Have you ever played any other pet simulation games?
Talk about playing a competitive sport. How much practice needs to go into being good at a sport? What does it mean to be a good sport? Can you learn about sports from playing video games?
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo 3DS
- Subjects : Hobbies : pets , sports
- Skills : Self-Direction : achieving goals , Communication : friendship building
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : UbiSoft
- Release date : March 27, 2012
- Genre : Simulation
- Topics : Friendship , Animals
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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