I've had the itch to buy a good horse racing game ever since I re-installed the PC version of Final Stretch. As I am into the "empire building" of Sim-type games, and used to PC-type "empire building" games, I have to say that I find Gallop Racer lacking in that department.You don't really start from rags and work your way up...you just pick any horse you like. And that goes for racing as a jockey and breeding. Don't like that at all.My criticism may be a bit unfair, and predefined because I have never liked the "cartoonish", "anime-type" presentation of PS, PS2's, and Nintendo games. So for those of you who are used to playing PlayStation and Nintendo games, this game will have no affect on you.As for me, this game just reaffirms my love for PC Sims through and through.