Parents' Guide to

Horses 3D

By Christy Matte, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Fun sim game lets girls care for and train their own horse.

Game Nintendo 3DS 2012
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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ellamc
ellamc Parent of 6-year-old
June 9, 2012
age 18+

too complicated to enjoy

WOW, trying to figure out how to "unlock" scenes to move forward is impossible. This comes with no directions and internet searches on how to play, yield nothing. This game was basically unusable by us due to the complexity of the game. My 7 year old quickly tired of the game.

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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?

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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?

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