- April 19, 2023
- CreSpirit
Crying Pony
59%Game Brain Score
music
story, gameplay
100% User Score 10 reviews
Platforms
PCWindows
About
Crying Pony is a 2D side-scrolling horror game where the protagonist, Michael, is hunted by the lurking evil in his nightmares. As the nightmare's corruption seeps into reality and even pulls Michael's daughter into its grasp, will he be able to lead them both to escape from the nightmare?



Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
music1 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
- Crying Pony features beautiful art direction and animations, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- The game is more forgiving than typical survival horror titles, with frequent checkpoints that suit its linear design and prevent frustration from cheap deaths.
- It successfully combines classic survival horror elements with simple yet effective combat mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The ending is disappointing and feels weak, leaving players wishing for a more satisfying conclusion or alternative endings.
- The game recycles some ideas and lacks unique narrative twists, making the story feel predictable and familiar.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as enemy respawning and limited ammo, may frustrate players, especially during chase scenes and encounters with invulnerable enemies.
- story6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game's story centers on Michael, who is plagued by nightmares of a crying pony, but many reviewers find the narrative unoriginal and reminiscent of other titles. While the detailed environments and world-building are appreciated, the overall plot lacks uniqueness and fails to offer a fresh perspective, leaving players wanting more innovation in the storytelling.
“The game follows the story of Michael, a man who is haunted by nightmares of a crying pony.”
“However, I still like all of the detail in the rooms; the game has a lot of background material and various world-building. I was interested in the story; I just wish it was a bit different.”
“It reminds me of a certain game, but I don't want to make a comparison because of the plot similarities, although I don't think the story is all that unique.”
“I wanted to follow the story, but in the end, it feels like something we have seen before many times.”
“Sadly, I just don't think the game did anything interesting with the narrative. I didn't mind the characters, but for me, I think this is exactly the kind of plot you don't want to do; we have seen something similar so much over the years, I need something a little different.”