World Derby is a simulator developed by CSK Research Institute, released 27 June 1994 on Sega Game Gear.
What World Derby is
World Derby is a simulator game developed by CSK Research Institute and released in 1994. It is available on Sega Game Gear only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
A Japanese derby stallion racing game/betting simulator for the Game Gear handheld. The player is charged with raising a thoroughbred horse to be the finest racing horse in the world derby. The player navigates an elaborate menu system to retrieve a horse from the stables, place bets at the betting shop, go to race track to see if the chosen horse wins and to the store to purchase equipment with available funds. With each race won, the player earns additional funs and ranks up on the race board.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
World Derby launched on 27 June 1994, within three weeks of Donkey Kong, Jazz Jackrabbit, Disney's The Jungle Book and Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors.
Released around the same time: Donkey Kong, Jazz Jackrabbit, Disney's The Jungle Book, Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors.
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Quick answers
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When did World Derby come out?
World Derby was released on 27 June 1994 for Sega Game Gear.
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