Following on from the successful HarmoKnight, Pokémon studio Game Freak is preparing to launch another 3DS eShop title in the shape of Soriti Horse.
The game is divided into two phases: "Solitaire" and "Control". The former allows you to nurture your relationship with your steed in order to improve its performance in the latter phase, where you'll have to navigate the race courses with the touchscreen. During races you'll have to react to different elements, such as changes in the course surface and so on. In the final stretch you can give yourself a boost by using special items collected during the race as well as resorting to the trusty whip to wring a little more speed from your flagging horse.
What's more, you'll also be able to turn your thoroughbred champion into a QR code which you can then share with other 3DS owners.
There's no word on a western release at present, but Soriti Horse is hitting the Japanese 3DS eShop on July 31st, and will cost 500 Yen. Game Freak is handling the publishing duties itself this time around, rather than partnering with Nintendo.
[source nintendoeverything.com]
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horses are cute
I am kinda disappointed :/
"After a quick sweep of the google, it's...Horse solitaire. Okay then... - Fri 19th Jul 2013" - previous article
Caaaaaalled it!
Although I wish that I hadn't, in hindsight. Seriously, horse solitaire?!?
EDIT: Is it just me or do those graphics look very Rhythm Heaven-y?
How much is 500 yen in american dollars?
i don't know what to say........ It looks ok i guess
I like Solitaire. 500 Yen is like €3,80, which is about $4,50? I might just get this!
What the...
That looks like it has some elements of Pokemon in there. Could be a lot of fun. Hope it gets an American release.
Intriguing concept, and it looks cute.
Doubt this would make it outside of Japan, but heh, never say never.
It doesn't look very good...
Oh, wow. I was pretty close with "Psyduckhorse".
I do like me a bit of Solitaire so I would definitely consider this if it is released internationally (though I'd strongly doubt it).
Wha...? I think my mom might like this game though.
Umm... I honestly wasn't expecting this.
Will never see the light of day anywhere besides japan
I'll buy iy because it's Gamefreak.
ummmm where my ruby sapphire remake.....still waiting
This is not my little pony.
Ah so that's what they meant by one of the widely played games in the world. Solitaire certainly fits that description.
guh?
why?
facepalms
@Happy_Mask Just a tad, though.
@Haxonberik $5
PEOPLE WE NEED TO MAKE NEW GAME IDEAS, THROW US ANY IDEA!
those horses remind me of harvest moon, magical melody in particular
I used to ride a horse called Solitaire when I was younger... Huh.
@Mellowkarp
I remember that comment! Stop being right!
So this will be money saved, then.
This looks interesting. I hope it comes west.
You're not wrong; we just have to trust that the developer will look to more factors.
Haha @windy, your passion for the genre will surely overwhelm my disaffected neigh.
Bah! I'm sticking to HarmoKnight
YES!!! I knew that by spamming Nintendo with emails asking them to make a horse racing solitaire game that they would respond with this!!!!
@Mellowkarp
I'm not entirely sure, but I think I read somewhere that the character designer from the 'Rhythm' team is involved with this... if only I could find it... my browser history is a mess.
And on-topic: I don't like horses (ponies are a different case entirely), and I don't like Solitaire either (or solo card games in general) - soooooo no.
WTF Gamefreak? -_-"
I expected shovelware from anyone but Gamefreak, now I feel like I can expect anything from anyone O_O am I gonna die!?
I would honestly play this if it came out. Both things I like, and together, that's just weird enough to work.
@Xilef You said it well; Game Freak has been known to produce some other little gems outside of Pokemon.
The negative comments on a game that hasn't even been released yet! Just makes me sad to be a member here. Sorry but true. How many games are there out there like this one.......um...ahh...0... Nada...I for one would like to see different. I will support this gamefreak don't listen to the naysayers
Man, I love solitaire! And I love fauna of the equestrian variety! Ha ha ha, sure hope this game comes to the West, we need more unique games like this in the eShop.
The funny thing is that I don't even think this is shovelware yet... It looks like it from any other dev but Game Freak. From Game Freak I'd give it a try - on someone else's 3DS first. You know, assuming it ever came out here.
Reading the negative comments here, and do some people really wonder why new IPs are never supported when they do show up? Loving the cartoony graphics on this one.
Horse... solitaire?!
This looks odd, but that is usually a good thing. I'll give it a shot if it comes to the states.
I've always wanted to own a racehorse, but they are expensive! This game might fill that desire a little. I hope I can name my horse.
I love that horse with the pompadour.
I'm slightly disappointed about this announcement but this game could turn out to be fun. Since there is no word on a western release though, I won't hold my breath for the chance to get to try it out myself.
I'm still waiting for this one to get the US and European release date. don't hold out on such a cool game
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