Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch

In Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch, we take on the role of a family member tasked with restoring our aunt’s run-down farm to its former glory. The focus is not only on rebuilding the farm, but also on breeding new horses and building a relationship with the animals. In this third-person adventure game with a partially open world, players are gently guided through their first steps. A detailed quest system leads players to the relevant locations, although there are beautiful places and items to discover off the beaten track.
The game rewards a natural sense of discovery and curiosity, and encourages players to explore the various breeding options. Emphasis is placed on showing empathy and providing care for the mounts, and players must work out which care is best suited to each horse. As controlling the mounts can be somewhat challenging at times, parental assistance may be required, but the lovingly designed and appealing environment encourages joint discovery rides.
Horse Tales presents itself as a family-friendly and varied game that will captivate more than just horse lovers.

The DCP Jury 2023