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Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On iOS The original 3DS version of Game Freak’s curious solitaire/horse-riding hybrid certainly has its fans, many of whom have been raving about this fresh take, released via Apple Arcade. And there is no denying that there’s something about it that compels us to play on – each victory, whether via a final-furlong burst to win by a nose or a romping triumph by several lengths, is one to be celebrated. Yet this appealing conceit doesn’t quite translate to a satisfying game: the result of early races seems predetermined, and after a while you realise fortune’s role in proceedings is ultimately decisive. An unfortunate deal, a fluke collision, a store owner failing to open up shop for that crucial item that could make the difference – even the most sharp-eyed straight-spotter would struggle to compete.