On 2nd May, HAMSTER will be releasing Saurus' 1995 horse racing game Stakes Winner on the Switch eShop, continuing its unbroken Neo Geo weekly release streak.
The ever-popular horse racing/horse breeding/gambling culture in Japan ensures a steady flow of games of this niche genre across all generations, and the Neo Geo was no exception. Saurus' first game in the series allowed for up to two jockeys and their horse of choice across the Japanese G1 competition. If you're unfamiliar with the genre, you might be pleasantly surprised at how easy is to get hooked into this kind of retro curio.
This particular HAMSTER re-release is also the first game of the genre to hit Switch in the West. Stakes Winner will set you back the regular $7.99/€6.99/£6.29 price tag. We admit we might be biased around here, but still reckon its equine roster (including European Union, Asian Hope, Hot Sands and even the speedy US Fighter) would be no match for Epona.
Let us know what you make of this unusual retro title. Is it strange enough for a little flutter? Share your thoughts below...
[source nintendo.com]
Comments 13
Really looking forward to this one,I've read good things about it. I wonder how Caravan mode will be and if it can be used for a future Weekly Challenge?
Shir horse lol.
(Grabbing this. Curse my eclectic taste in gaming!)
Deffo also heard good things.
Looking forward to this!
if you cant beat the horses for not winning im out.
At that price, neigh
I'm definitely interested, particularly because it's made by Saurus (Ironclad, Shock Troopers), but i wonder if i should wait for the sequel.
@ogo79 - I think this is more of an arcade sim than a true horse racing simulation, so you’re going to be disappointed. You may want to try Puppy Punchers 2: Kitty Kickers, which was released around the same time as this game and accrued quite a cult following. It skips all the sports-y fluff of animal racing, and just gets straight to the good stuff.
Looks quite interesting! Not something I've played before, and I'm certain it's better than all the DS pony games combined.
@bimmy-lee Jesus man.
@LemonSlice - There’s always going to be off color conversation at the horse track. It’s not a place for the faint of heart. This isn’t Lon Lon Ranch.
@bimmy-lee
damn.
however puppy punchers sounds right up my alley.
i see theres dlc
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