Bibi & Tina - Ready, Set, Ride! is an action and casual game available on Xbox and PC that centers on horse riding, carriage driving, and light competition within the familiar Bibi & Tina world. Players join Bibi, Tina, and Alex as they prepare for and compete in the Summer Cup at Falkenstein Castle, balancing riding skills with horse care and occasional use of Bibi's witch powers to overcome obstacles tied to friendship and fairness.
Gameplay
The core loop revolves around riding across open countryside, completing timed challenges, and maintaining horses between events. Riders steer through checkpoint courses, show jumps, flag races, ring jousting, slalom sections, and trail races, where precise timing and route choices determine scores. Mistakes deduct points, so steady control and awareness of the terrain matter throughout each discipline.
A standout addition is carriage driving, which lets players guide a vehicle along country tracks, through flower gates, and around tight slalom layouts. This mechanic expands the competition beyond saddle work and requires different handling for speed and accuracy on varied paths.
Horse care forms an essential part of preparation and recovery. Activities include brushing coats, picking out hooves, feeding, applying decorations, and cooling down after races. These tasks help keep horses ready for the next challenge and add a steady rhythm between competitive segments.
Exploration connects the main activities. Players move between Martin's Farm, Falkenstein Castle, the Old Mill, Wolf's Gorge, surrounding forests, and Redwell Castle while unlocking additional horses such as Sabrina, Amadeus, Maharaja, and seven others through progress and collection.
Game Modes
Competition builds toward the Summer Cup final through a series of tournament disciplines. Each event contributes points, and consistent performance across checkpoint races, jumping courses, flag collection, ring jousting, and trail events determines placement on the podium.
Carriage driving operates as a dedicated highlight within the tournament structure, featuring dedicated races and slalom courses that test steering precision on open tracks.
Horse management runs alongside the competitive elements. Dedicated care sequences for brushing, feeding, hoof maintenance, decoration, and cooling down support performance and provide breaks from riding.
Free movement across the game world allows players to revisit locations, locate collectibles, and prepare for upcoming events without strict time pressure in exploration segments.
Characters and Progression
Players switch between Bibi, Tina, and Alex, each bringing distinct approaches to the challenges while sharing the same set of horses. The story centers on the approaching Summer Cup and the efforts of rival Stephanie von Schotterburg to claim victory by any means, pushing the group to rely on teamwork and Bibi's abilities.
Progression tracks performance across multiple difficulty levels in the races, with rewards tied to completing all events and mastering care routines. Collectibles scattered throughout the world further expand the roster of available horses and customization options.
Is It Worth Playing?
Bibi & Tina - Ready, Set, Ride! suits players who enjoy relaxed horse riding experiences combined with simple competition and care mechanics. The mix of saddle riding, new carriage driving sections, and hands-on horse maintenance creates a steady loop that emphasizes skill building over intense action. Availability on Xbox and PC makes it accessible for casual sessions focused on the Summer Cup tournament and familiar locations from the series. Those seeking straightforward equestrian gameplay with light story elements around friendship and competition will find a direct match in its structure and pacing.
