Rodeo Stampede is a mobile game developed by Yodo1 Games and released in 2016. The game was an immediate hit upon its release, garnering praise for its addictive gameplay, charming graphics, and humorous writing.

The game is set in a vast and colorful 2D world filled with diverse environments such as grasslands, savannas, canyons, and more. As players progress through the game, they will encounter various species of animals, including zebras, elephants, lions, and so on.

The primary goal of the game is to ride and tame as many animals as possible to build up a successful rodeo. The game is structured as an endless runner, with the player controlling the cowboy as he rides on the back of the animal. The player must navigate through various obstacles such as trees, rocks, and other animals while trying to stay on the animal's back for as long as possible.

One of the unique points of Rodeo Stampede is the "sky zoo," which is essentially a virtual zoo that players can populate with the animals they collect. The sky zoo is an essential aspect of the game, as it allows players to earn coins and other rewards, which can be used to upgrade their equipment, unlock new animals, and expand the zoo.

To collect new animals, players must ride them for a certain amount of time until they become tamed. Each animal has its own unique behavior and characteristics, which players must learn to master to succeed in the game.

Here's how to operate the game:

• Press and hold the screen to make the cowboy run.
• Release the screen to allow the Cowboy to lasso and ride a nearby animal.
• Use the lasso to switch between animals and build up a collection of different species.
• Avoid obstacles such as rocks, cacti, and trees to prevent game over.
• Collect coins and power-ups increases the score and unlocks new levels and animals.

Highlights

Unique Gameplay: Rodeo Stampede's gameplay is a combination of endless runner and animal collection games. Players must ride various animals and jump from one to another while avoiding obstacles and hazards. The game's controls are simple but challenging, requiring players to time their movements carefully. The gameplay is easy to pick up, but hard to master.

Zoo Management: As players progress through the game, they can build and upgrade their zoo. The zoo management aspect of the game adds a layer of depth and complexity, as players must balance their animal collection with their zoo's infrastructure to attract more visitors and earn more coins.

Quirky Style: Rodeo Stampede has a charming and whimsical art style that combines cartoonish characters with colorful environments. The game's music and sound effects are also playful and upbeat, adding to its overall lighthearted tone.

Different Environments: The game has several different environments that players can explore, each with its own unique obstacles and animals. These environments include the savannah, jungle, mountains, and more. The different environments add variety to the game and offer new challenges and experiences for players.

Fun Challenges: There are a variety of challenges to complete in Rodeo Stampede, which keeps the gameplay interesting. These challenges range from staying on an animal for a certain amount of time to completing a certain number of jumps. There's always something new to do in the game.

Shortcomings

Great Difficulty: As players progress through the game, the obstacles and challenges become increasingly difficult to overcome. It can be frustrating to repeatedly fail at a level and have to start over from the beginning. This can also make it difficult for new players to get into the game, as they may find it too challenging to progress.

The controls in Rodeo Stampede can be difficult to master. It takes some time to get used to the timing and mechanics of riding animals, and even then, it can be uncontrollable to stay on for more than a few seconds.

Summary

Rodeo Stampede is a fun and challenging mobile game that requires good timing, quick reflexes, and strategic thinking. With its addictive gameplay, it is a game that players can easily get hooked on.