Phar Lap - Horse Racing Challenge (PS4) (PS4)

I bought this game expecting it to be a bit budget and would maybe only hold my attention for an hour or two. It's actually really good! The gameplay is way more in depth than I thought it would be what with the stable management and the story mode. Graphics aren't too important to me, but I was surprised at how good they are and how accurately the horses move considering I've never even heard of the developers. The gameplay is solid, the soundtrack is soothing and appropriate. I'd even say it's oddly addictive. Like I say, bought it with low expectations and now feel I've uncovered a gem. It may not be for everyone, but it's a game that you might find yourself enjoying more than you expected.

I liked this game. It is very basic and limited but the story is genuinely interesting tp play thorugh plus you can bet on races as a spectator in addition to racing your own horses. Gameplay is not the best and the levelling system is flawed (you can sometimes outlevel a goal, forcing you to buy/breed a different horse and grind levels on that instead to fulfill said goal) but there are enough challenging races plus an easy to find super-horse if you're having trouble completing the game normally. No crashes or game freezing, no bugs or other issues - just a straightforward horse racing/management game with a chill attitude and memorable supporting characters.

Used at Christmas for a collective horse racing fun with family. Up to eight players can play and individual names for teams can be made up. Fun betting on winners from a made up pot of cash

Like the look of this game however try to play career mode and I get to the stall and cannot play the game from there. Shame as I would love to move on from the stalls to see if I got how to play it and yes it will let me pick quite race which I don't need.

Brilliant horse racing game best I’ve ever played the story mode is very good allows you to buy, sell and breed your horses and train them up very good game would recommend

Game seems to be broken in Story Mode. You get to the stalls in your first race and that’s as far as it goes. Game freezes! Avoid at all costs, it’s a waste of money.

Love this game. Not very difficult in the beginning. Helps to relax.

My grandson loves this game. He got to grips with it quickly and we often play on WhatsApp.