pretty and nice game

Pony Island is one of those games that completely caught me off guard, in the best way possible. When I first started playing, I thought, “Oh, this is going to be a cute, simple game about ponies.” But within minutes, it flipped everything on its head and became this dark, mind-bending experience that had me hooked. I loved how it constantly broke the fourth wall and made me feel like I was part of something bigger than just playing a game.

The puzzles were clever, and the way it messed with my expectations was brilliant—like when it pretends to crash or manipulates the interface. It’s not really about gameplay mechanics as much as it’s about the story and the weird, unsettling vibe it creates. Honestly, it felt like a conversation with the game itself, which is such a rare thing to experience.

It’s not for everyone, it’s weird, chaotic, and doesn’t hold your hand, but that’s exactly why I loved it. It’s one of those games that sticks with you long after you finish it because it’s so different and unapologetically strange. If you’re into games that challenge how you think about gaming itself, Pony Island is a must-play.

Not good! It is actually one of the very few games I regret playing.
This might sound a bit harsh, but hear me out. The core idea of this game is decent enough, but the gameplay was bland and the story was not interesting. I was so bored after only 30min! Since I always give games a fair chance and I knew this was a short game, I did a full playthrough anyway.

So what specifically didn't I like? Well, lets take a look;
- Platforming; Was ok in the very start, but I quickly became tired of it. It is so incredibly barebone basic. I didn't expect a regular platformer game, but I was hoping for a little more depth. Mid-game this also became frustrating and annoying. Like it was trying to make things hard for you, but not in a good challenging way.
- Puzzles; Actually somewhat original and I liked that it was represented as code (well, kinda), however... the puzzle mechanics were clunky and there were just too much of the same thing, so I quickly lost interest.
- Conversations; Watching text slowly "being typed" on the screen while listening to the annoying typing sound effect.
- Story; Didn't care for it. Boring and very forgettable. It only managed to capture my attention the first 30min. or so.

On the positive side, there was this one little thing later in the game that startled me real good. I'm not going to spoil anything, since it sadly was the best thing in the whole game.

Conclusion; The game was neither fun, scary or interesting. It was just slow, bland and annoying.