G1 Jockey
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Genre(s) | Horse racing |
Developer(s) | Koei |
Publisher(s) | Koei |
Platform(s) | PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch |
First release | G1 Jockey
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Latest release | Champion Jockey Special
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G1 Jockey (called GI Jockey in Japan)[1][2] is a video game franchise developed and published by Koei that simulates horse racing from a jockey's perspective. Games have been released on the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and also on the Wii, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Switch.
The original and its two sequels contain quick training race modes as well as a longer career mode. The racing itself has an emphasis on subtle strategy, e.g. playing with the horse's individual characteristics in mind. Horses individual characteristics include Front runner horses which prefer a spot in the top of the pack during the course of the race; drop in horses which require a constant pace to reach its maximum potential for the final spurt; drop out horses which require precise timing to make a move to the top and sprint down to the finish; and hold up horses which strength is to save up potential and start the spurt earlier than any other horse. This horse favors a quick pace race to demonstrate its full abilities.
The third game of the series, G1 Jockey 3, launched the Koei series into the spotlight.
The Wii releases (G1 Jockey Wii and G1 Jockey Wii 2008) do not follow the same numbering structure as those released on PlayStation consoles.
Games
G1 Jockey
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multiplayer |
G1 Jockey is a horse racing simulator developed and published by Koei released on March 11, 1999, for the PlayStation console in Japan.
G1 Jockey 2
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multiplayer |
G1 Jockey 2 is a
An updated version of the game titled G1 Jockey 2 2001 was released in Japan on March 22, 2001. This edition would later be localized for the European market and published by THQ on March 8, 2002, released with the revised title G1 Jockey (as the previous titles were released only in Japan).
G1 Jockey 3
G1 Jockey 3 is a
G1 Jockey 4
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multiplayer |
G1 Jockey 4 is a horse racing simulator published by Koei for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
A Wii version called G1 Jockey Wii of the game was released in June 2007. It received mildly favorable reviews, including a 7/10 from Eurogamer and a 6.9 from IGN.
G1 Jockey 4 2007
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multiplayer |
G1 Jockey 4 2007 (ジーワンジョッキー4 2007) is a horse
A playable demo was released on the Japanese PlayStation Store in October 2007.[6]
A G1 Jockey 4 2007 and Winning Post 7 Maximum 2007 Premium Pack bundle for both the PlayStation 2[7] and PlayStation 3 versions was released on November 1, 2007.[8]
Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer
After Koei merged with
References
- ^ "G1 Jockey". GameFAQs.com. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ^ "G1 Jockey 2000". GameFAQs.com. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ^ Dunham, Jeremy (March 19, 2003). "G1 Jockey 3: First Look". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ a b c "G1 Jockey 4 for PlayStation 2 - GameFAQs".
- ^ a b PlayStation.com(Japan)|ソフトウェアカタログ|ジーワン ジョッキー4 2007
- ^ Free Trial Version Archived 2011-12-31 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Acheter GI Jockey 4 2007 (w/ Winning Post 7 2007 Premium Pack) (PS2) - Commander dès maintenant!
- ^ PlayStation.com "Software Catalog"