Gallop Racer 2001
| Gallop Racer 2001 Gallop Racer 5 | |
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| Developer(s) | Tecmo |
| Publisher(s) | Tecmo |
| Series | Gallop Racer |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Alternative sports (horse racing) |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gallop Racer 2001, known in Japan as Gallop Racer 5 (ギャロップレーサー5, Gyaroppu Rēsā 5), is a horse racing video game developed and published by Tecmo, released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2.
Gameplay[edit]
In Gallop Racer 2001, there are several game modes: Practice (represents a single race), Season (starts by buying a horse for a year long racing) and Vs. (split-screen races for two players).[2] During the race, the action can be seen from either watch or jockey mode with various number of camera angles.[3]
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 71/100[4] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| AllGame |   [5] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 7.5/10[6] |
| EP Daily | 6/10[2] |
| Famitsu | 26/40[7] |
| Game Informer | 7.5/10[8] |
| GameRevolution | C+[9] |
| GameSpot | 5.1/10[10] |
| GameSpy | 88%[11] |
| IGN | 7.9/10[12] |
| Next Generation | [13] |
| PlayStation: The Official Magazine | 5/10[14] |
The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4] Gary Whitta of NextGen gave the game generally positive review, commending its graphics and the game mechanics.[13] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 26 out of 40.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ IGN staff (August 23, 2001). "Gallop Racer 2001 Crosses The Finish". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ a b Saltzman, Marc (September 7, 2001). "Gallop Racer 2001". The Electric Playground. Greedy Productions, Inc. Archived from the original on December 16, 2002. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Rosano, Paul (September 23, 2001). "'GALLOP RACER' WORTH SADDLING UP". Hartford Courant. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ a b "Gallop Racer 2001 for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ Carroll, Tom. "Gallop Racer 2001 - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ EGM staff (September 2001). "Gallop Racer 2001". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 146. Ziff Davis. p. 145.
- ^ a b "ギャロップレーサー5". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Fitzloff, Jay (September 2001). "Gallop Racer 2001". Game Informer. No. 101. FuncoLand. Archived from the original on January 30, 2008. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Gee, Brian (September 2001). "Gallop Racer 2001 Review". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Davis, Ryan (August 29, 2001). "Gallop Racer 2001 Review [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on November 9, 2001. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Abner, Will (September 6, 2001). "Gallop Racer". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 15, 2006. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Smith, David (September 5, 2001). "Gallop Racer 2001". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ a b Whitta, Gary (November 2001). "Gallop Racer 2001". NextGen. No. 83. Imagine Media. p. 105. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Donohue, Bill (September 2001). "Gallop Racer [2001]". PSM. No. 49. Imagine Media. p. 30. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
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