This is a Multiplayer-only version of Black Ops III that has limited content. This game will take some time to learn, but it is well worth playing for any fan of horse racing and management.The Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multiplayer Starter Pack allows you to experience the ranked Multiplayer game mode of Black Ops III. You have access to a ton of information via easy to navigate menus and screens to help you make the decisions you need to be successful. You can buy and sell horses at auctions after the races. You can watch any race and place bets on the outcome. You are given complete control over the training of your horses, the jockeys who ride them, and which races they participate in. Overall, Starter's Orders is an excellent game choice for any horse racing enthusiast. However, the lack of sound really doesn't hurt the gameplay in any way.Ĭonclusion - An Excellent Horse Racing Sim Like other similar simulation games, there isn't a whole lot of sound either. They aren't much to look at, but having a visual of the progress of races is a great addition to the game that adds a bit of action. There's not much in the way of graphics in the game, but you can see some simple 2D graphics when you watch races. The layout and organization of menus and information is well done, making finding information quick and easy. Occasionally, the Space Bar and Tab key can be used to skip parts or all of a race when watching it. You mainly use the mouse to navigate and click on various menus and screens. The controls in Starter's Orders are simple and easy to use. This is a great game for anyone interested in horse racing, but it's going to start off fairly slow. There are also no difficulty settings to make the game easier or harder (although you can play in simple mode to make it a little bit easier). It will be especially difficult for anyone unfamiliar with horse racing, which could limit the audience of the game. Even with the instructions that come with the game, it will still take time and effort to learn the game and ultimately be successful. One downside to the game is the steep learning curve that you'll need to overcome. There's not a lot of variety or change, but the Punter Match mode does let you involve some friends in horse racing action. This is the same as the normal Trainer mode, except that all the training of horses is done automatically. There is also an option to play Simple Trainer mode. Your goal is to manage the training and races of your horses to make as much money as you can and climb the Trainers Championship table. The Trainer mode starts you off with £100,000 and 3 horses. In this mode, players simply make bets on races. The Punter Match mode lets you play a multiplayer game. There's are three modes of play in Starter's Orders to choose from. A new season then begins in which you continue your actions from the previous season. You continue playing or skipping days until the season ends, at which point you can compare your performance throughout the season to other trainers/owners. Taking the reins gives you more control and influence over the outcomes of races, but is extremely challenging. If you don't skip the events, you can set tactics for your jockey (keep pace, set the pace, etc.) or even take the reins yourself.

You can go through the events of each day, bet on races, watch them, or skip all of it if you want and get straight to the results. When you enter into an event, you can also select a jockey to use from a long list of varying win percentages and prices. Select a Jockey or Take the Reins Yourself You'll need to declare your entry ahead of time, which means you need to be careful in planning so that horses are well rested before races. When you're comfortable with the training and condition of horses, you can enter them in races. You can purchase some upgrades along the way that will benefit your horses and make the training even more effective.

Your goal is to manage their training and put them in position to win races. You start off the game with only a few horses at your disposal, but you can easily buy and sell horses through auctions after races. Fans of horse racing will find a lot to enjoy in this challenging simulation.īuy and Sell Horses, Manage Training, Race Them

You have complete control over the training, purchase, sale, and racing of all your horses. You can bet as much as you want on any race you want, on your own horses as well as others. You can watch any race, dictate the strategy for your horses in their races, or even take the reins of your horses and guide them yourself.

Starter's Orders is an extremely detailed and realistic game that has you training and racing a stable of horses as you try to climb the Trainer's Championship table.

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