A colorful cast of pixel-art Umamusume are all in line and ready to compete in the Slapdash Grand Prix, a school festival featuring four zany events! Which team will run, shoot, and eat their way to gold and glory?
The core gameplay loop in "Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash" challenges players to compete in the Slapdash Grand Prix, a school festival featuring four distinct events: Hurtling Hurdles, Blazing Baskets, Dodgeball Demolition, and Gourmet Gauntlet. In Hurtling Hurdles, players must time their jumps to clear obstacles. Blazing Baskets requires precision shooting to score points by throwing balls through hoops. Dodgeball Demolition tests players' reflexes as they dodge incoming projectiles. Finally, Gourmet Gauntlet challenges players to quickly consume food items.
The wide variety of events ensures that players must continually adapt their strategies and skills to excel. Selecting the optimal Umamusume character for each event further enhances replayability, as players experiment with different team compositions to find the winning formula.
The game shines in its multiplayer modes, supporting both local and online play. Competing against friends or random opponents online adds an element of unpredictability and social interaction, creating a lively and engaging party game experience.
In addition to the main Slapdash Grand Prix, the game features a single-player roguelike mode starring the character Gold Ship. Players must navigate through increasingly challenging environments, wielding a variety of unique weapons to fend off hordes of evil robots. The progression system, with opportunities to acquire rare loot and upgrades, encourages repeated playthroughs and exploration.
By offering a diverse set of minigames, engaging multiplayer modes, and a single-player roguelike adventure, "Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash" delivers a well-rounded and entertaining gameplay experience that caters to a wide range of player preferences.