Keyboard Koala Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 This game even got its own plush key chains over in Japan. But if you want one, good luck finding them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 So much want. Latest horse is a beast. Literally. It's half dragon! Completed two more puzzles, think the bonuses for doing so will be much more beneficial than the 'Go' button boost: Bonus XP for specific trainers in Growth Mode e.g. Completing Truman's pic unlocks his bonus XP Blue Steel retired level 10, 12 wins, 4 G1 cups. She's on the farm making babies with Fireball. They have good stats and matching peak times so should see some good foals from them. THIS GAME IS AMAZING! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John0 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Started the demo last night and quite enjoyed it. It's got a nice script that raised a smile more than once. I'm finding that I'm living or dying on the S-T-A-R-T-! quite a lot, which is easily the hardest part of the game so far. But yeah, it's very nice. Will probably upgrade to the full game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulando Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Yeah, the start can be quite tricky. Here's my method: I watch carefully and look for the 5-star card. As soon as it drops, I tap the first card in front and quickly add matches until the deck opens up. Then I just skip through the deck as quickly as I can until I pull one that can get rid of the last card in front of the 5-star (so if there's a '7' in front, I just skip through as quickly as I can until I pull a 6 or an 8). I haven't failed once since I've employed this tactic! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Okay, feel a bit cheated by the supposed boosts to XP, not seen any noticeable difference from any of them. Disappointing. Still got a few G1 trophies to win, and stil haven't bred a truly amazing horse yet. 70 hours in, not run out of steam yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubagan Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 GOTFY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyboard Koala Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 1 hour ago, shirubagan said: GOTFY Damn; really must try the demo again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyboard Koala Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 If I ever get round playing this, I'm naming my horses Sad Ken, Speckled Jim, Black Satin and Sarah Jessica Parker. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disgraced Toblerone Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Finished all the puzzles, just five G1 races to win. But I still lack most horses and one owner. What do I do wrong? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 @Toblerone - to get the different horse types you need to select the non-bred horses, and then win at least one G1 race with that horse. Next time you start growth mode, a new horse type should be available. Can't remember the exact order (or the proper names), but these are some of the later varieties: Witch Dragon Pink Ninja Light Blue Robot The first G1 race (Fillies' Championship / Platinum S) are the easiest to win in year 1 of growth mode; the shorter G1 races in year 2 are more straightforward if you miss out of a G1 in your first season. Found stamina to be a greater benefit than speed, save for the big G1 races such as the International Cup or Royal Deby. Raced well in those but never been quick enough in the home straight - most recent loss came against a horse with 180 speed! This thread has some useful QR codes for breeding: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/724556-pocket-card-jockey/73734056 - added a couple of horses earlier and the first foal I got is strong (speed and stamina both 60+). However, XP appears to be completely nerfed - moved up a level and got 2-3 points added to stats, despite completing the owner puzzles that is supposed to improve the rate XP is added. Wish there was a clearer way to know how much XP you are going to earn, as collecting the cards during races doesn't appear to affect the boost to actual stats, only the rate at which your level increases. I mean, you can collect 6 horseshoe cards, have several heart cards left over and a boost card (or two), move up a level and only receive a couple of points increase. Appears entirely random. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Tipped into a love / hate relationship with this now! Ran the Duchess Cup almost faultlessly, 3 perfect scores in level 3 solitaire and only missed 1 card in level 2; had full stamina, 98 enthusiasm and a boost card but still got beaten by over two seconds (coming 6th overall). I wouldn't mind if I'd done something wrong, just hard to take when skill / good performance isn't rewarded. Was probably a bit salty from previously missing out on the Royal Derby by a nose too. Anyway, cool Tumblr page for anyone that wants some more breeding options: http://pocketcardjockeycatalog.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disgraced Toblerone Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 No worries. Missed out on completing the Triple Crown as a 3yo by .1 second tonight. But, then, finally took the Duchess Cup by an even finer margin! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Aaaaand done, all G1 races won! Will pick up and play from time to time, try and get all the course records (currently hold 16 of them) but also hoping a sequel / update comes in the future. Would like to have the ability to choose race distance and level as lost count of the amount of horses suited to sprinting that ended up in the stamina-sapping mid and long races, or get smashed to pieces in GIs they have no hope of winning. GI races could offer more XP in growth mode, whereas GII and GIII races offer shorter solitaire games but earn less XP. Hurdles would make for an interesting dynamic if it could be incorporated into the gameplay (minigame / QTE?) and would be satisfying to be able to chase certain skills rather than having them randomly assigned. With a sequel they could probably add in more varieties of solitaire (clock, spider), maybe a more varied calendar and the chance to travel to more than just the International Cup. Anyway, as it is still a great game and easily the best value I've got from a game in years - 100+ hours for under a tenner. It's made me late for work, it's made me grin like a loon. Easily one of my games of the year and well worth seeking out if you have any love of puzzles and that quirkiness that is often found on Nintendo platforms. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky debrest Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 This game is definitely one of those inspired flashes of brilliance but I cant do more than a race or so in a session. Despite its avalanche of charm I find it too intense and I haven't kept up with all the mechanics - despite the game continually offering advice and its lack of overt penalisation when it all goes tits up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disgraced Toblerone Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Reading "Theresa May* has powerful legs" never gets old. *Or your celebrity of choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubagan Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/05/pocket_card_jockey_dev_team_discuss_the_chance_of_a_sequel Sort it out Game Freak, just make the damn sequel already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I really thought this was being bumped to announce a Switch port of the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyboard Koala Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Ah, a sequel would be even better. Marvelous game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorgot Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 On 25/07/2016 at 07:01, Disgraced Toblerone said: Reading "Theresa May* has powerful legs" never gets old. *Or your celebrity of choice. Still playing this, my next horse name is now locked in. 'Your Mum' still is my favourite. Have 3 races I think I've not won yet, but as it's such a joy to play, its not at all frustrating 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilpostino Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 5 hours ago, bradigor said: I really thought this was being bumped to announce a Switch port of the original. Me too. But, it reminded me that this game exists. Have to dig out the 3DS now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawdlin Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I still really don't know what I'm doing but go back to this game from time to time. Might have to hone my skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorgot Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I have just about 100 games on my 2DS XL, this is the second most played game at 87 hours and it's not even close to third, a paltry 34 hours. It is simply a genius game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMD Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 good news everyone! pocket card jockey is getting re-released! bad news everyone, it's on apple arcade so it's probably got an exclusivity period 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyboard Koala Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 You could get a robot horse?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOK Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 God I was so addicted to this. I feel I will have to play it on iPhone even though I never really understood how to win all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOK Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 On 01/07/2016 at 10:22, Keyboard Koala said: This game even got its own plush key chains over in Japan. But if you want one, good luck finding them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyboard Koala Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Even back in 2016, these plushies were harder to find than an honest politician. I hope this release gets us a proper Switch sequel at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewMagma Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 56 minutes ago, SMD said: good news everyone! pocket card jockey is getting re-released! bad news everyone, it's on apple arcade so it's probably got an exclusivity period Ha just bought this on 3DS eShop cos I was worried it might disappear forever. Means it will definitely be on Switch/Steam Deck sooner or later I'm sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulando Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 Honestly, a phone is probably the best way to play it. Was great with the 3DS touchscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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