Winning Post (2017)

Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, earnest management sim where you methodically breed, train, and race horses, feeling like a patient strategist in a nostalgic retro package.

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What players say

Players warn this is an English-free, 1993-era port that feels dated even by the series' standards. Many praise its straightforward owner-and-breeder simulation, though save corruption occurs and the racing visuals are described as crude. Veterans enjoy the challenge and nostalgia, while newcomers are advised to steer clear.

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