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Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!

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STATUS REPORT
Status: 🟡 Problems / Workaround Available | ProtonDB: PLATINUM

Tweaks & Tricks

HORSE GIRLS: RACING DERBY
Umamusume: Pretty Derby requires GE-Proton build to access your login information.
FIX
  • Add the following to your launch options: PROTON_USE_WINED3D11=1 %command% -dx12
HORSE GIRLS: RACING DERBY
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is experiencing issues accessing login information and may be stuck on the start screen in Proton.
FIX
  • Add the following to your launch options: PROTON_USE_WINED3D11=1 %command% -dx12
HORSE GIRLS: RACING DERBY
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is currently unable to launch in PROTON 9.0-4.
FIX
  • Add the following to your launch options: -nointro
MORE INFORMATION
You can find more detailed reports and user experiences for Umamusume: Pretty Derby on the official ProtonDB page.

Verdict

VERDICT

Umamusume: Pretty Derby (English) is an anime-themed horse racing game that combines the thrill of competitive sports with a touch of magical girl aesthetics and storytelling. Developed by Cygames, it’s a free-to-play experience with gacha mechanics for acquiring new characters.

Graphics: 8/10 The game features vibrant, colorful graphics that stay true to the source material from the anime series. Character designs are faithful and animations are smooth during races.

Gameplay: 7/10 Umamusume offers a unique blend of horse racing mechanics with RPG elements. You’ll train your ‘umamusume’ (horse-girls) through various activities, then race them against others in fast-paced, strategic matches. The gameplay is engaging but can feel repetitive over time.

Sound: 8/10 The soundtrack is energetic and fitting for a racing game, with voice acting that’s well-done and fully voiced in Japanese. There are no English dub options, which might be a deal-breaker for some.

Story: 7/10 The story mode offers an enjoyable narrative experience set within the Umamusume universe. It provides context for your actions and character interactions but isn’t particularly deep or engaging outside of its anime-inspired charm.

Replayability: 6/10 While there’s plenty to do in terms of training, racing, and collecting characters, the game can feel grindy at times. The lack of PvP modes also limits long-term engagement.

Buy or Avoid? If you’re a fan of anime, horse racing games, or gacha mechanics, Umamusume: Pretty Derby (English) is worth checking out. It offers a unique blend of genres and a charming aesthetic that sets it apart from other racing games. However, if you’re not interested in the anime theme or gacha mechanics, you might want to avoid this one.

Final Score: 7/10