My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure
- September 30, 2022
- Melbot Studios
- 4h median play time
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Get on PS Store"My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure" is a heartwarming adventure game set in the vibrant and magical town of Maretime Bay. Join your favorite pony friends, including Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity, as you explore, solve puzzles, and help the townspeople in this enchanting world. Embrace your inner magic and become a part of the Maretime Bay community in this charming game for all ages.
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Reviews
- The game features charming graphics and animations that appeal to both children and fans of the franchise.
- The gameplay is simple and enjoyable, making it accessible for younger players while still providing some fun mini-games.
- The voice acting is well done, with many characters voiced by the original actors from the series.
- The game is very short, with most players completing it in under 2 hours, making the full price feel unjustified.
- There is a lack of replay value, as the game primarily consists of fetch quests and simple mini-games.
- The controls are primarily designed for consoles, leading to confusion for PC players due to the absence of proper keyboard support and remapping options.
- story107 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as cute and simple, aimed primarily at young children, with themes of friendship and anti-racism. However, many reviewers criticize its brevity, noting that it can be completed in under two hours, and feel that the gameplay consists largely of repetitive fetch quests with minimal depth. While some appreciate the charming characters and visuals, the overall consensus is that the story lacks complexity and replay value, making it feel insufficient for the game's price.
“This game has a fantastic storyline and amazing characters.”
“The story is engaging and touching, and I felt like I was part of the pony world.”
“A beautiful game, with graphics unmatched by any other game, a story that is amazingly written, and an ending that is tear-jerking... truly a masterpiece.”
“The story is almost nonexistent and basically just rehashes the movie's theme.”
“Way too easy, way too short, and the story had like... zero stakes to it even for kids' game standards.”
“The story is extremely basic and predictable.”
- gameplay66 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its simplicity and repetitiveness, primarily consisting of fetch quests and basic minigames, with many reviewers noting that it can be completed in under three hours. While the visuals and voice acting received praise, the overall experience is deemed lacking, especially considering the price point, which many feel does not justify the short duration and minimal gameplay depth. The game is clearly targeted at a younger audience, but even within that context, players express a desire for more engaging and varied gameplay mechanics.
“The game’s charming graphics and playful gameplay are perfect for fans looking to dive into a magical, pony-filled adventure.”
“The graphics are stunning, the music is catchy, and the gameplay is smooth and fun.”
“While the gameplay and minigames are easy, which is to be expected from a kids' game, they are still challenging enough to be fun to play.”
“While the visuals were decent, the gameplay felt repetitive, and the story failed to engage players.”
“By far the weakest aspect of this game, the gameplay consists of doing very tedious fetch quests and minigames multiple times each in a constant loop.”
“The gameplay is simple fetch quests with some light platforming and a small number of minigames.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming visuals and colorful aesthetics, particularly for a title aimed at a younger audience. However, several users criticize the lack of graphics settings and optimization, leading to issues like pixelation and low-quality character models. Overall, while the graphics are often described as beautiful and magical, the absence of customization options detracts from the experience for some players.
“The graphics were beyond expectations for a game aimed towards a younger audience.”
“The graphics in this game are not just beautiful, but truly magical.”
“The visuals are beautiful, and the areas really come to life with minute detail and great lighting.”
“The game has no graphical settings and is poorly optimized.”
“I wouldn't bother buying this game, it's poorly optimized and the characters honestly are at such a low quality there's not even a video/graphics menu.”
“Graphics are a bit bad here, nothing is really smooth & the characters just look like someone who just passed high school arts class.”
- replayability15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is largely criticized, with many reviewers noting its linear design and short length as significant drawbacks. While some mention the potential for enjoyment in mini-games and co-op play, the consensus is that the lack of substantial content and high price point diminish its replay value. Players seeking depth and variety may find the game lacking in this aspect.
“The game has a lot of content and replay value, and I never got bored or frustrated.”
“The character models have painstakingly fluid running and skating animations, they're all properly colored and on-point. There are several fun arcade mini-games with inherent replayability through their arcade simplicity, including co-operative play.”
“The positives include being able to play as a horse, run around the town somewhat freely after completion, and mini-games are playable with a friend locally.”
“The game is way too short and has absolutely no replay value for that kind of price!”
“My biggest criticism is that there just isn't a lot here for the asking price, and because the game design is linear, there isn't really any replay value.”
“It costs 40€ and that is beyond insulting, especially since it has no replay value.”
- music15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as catchy and well-integrated with the gameplay, particularly in the dancing minigame, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of memorable tracks. While some players appreciate the soft background scores and the overall quality of the music, others find it dull and wish for more variety. Overall, the soundtrack is decent but leaves room for improvement in terms of distinctiveness and engagement.
“The graphics are stunning, the music is catchy, and the gameplay is smooth and fun.”
“The music along with the story, scenes, and art is just spectacular.”
“It's beautiful art design and masterfully performed scores in music played as I played these incredibly thought-out mini-games.”
“It's a short loop, which is very noticeable, and some of the songs are very dull.”
“Decent soundtrack, kinda surprised they didn't do more with it, to be honest.”
“- background music is soft and a short file played on repeat, nothing that really stands out.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting its ability to evoke laughter through funny gameplay, jokes, and charming storytelling. While some feel it captures the essence of its source material's humor, others believe it falls short in replicating the show's tone. Overall, the game is described as a lighthearted experience that provides plenty of laughs and enjoyable moments.
“At least the story and reasoning made sense and was funny at times.”
“This game made me laugh, cry, and smile.”
“The voice acting works well, and the simple straight-to-the-point storytelling is adorable and funny.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is criticized for being poor, with no graphical settings available and minor performance issues on some laptops. While it runs smoothly on high-end systems, many players report a need for significant optimization improvements to enhance the experience across a wider range of hardware.
“Performance: the game performed with no problems and was working on 144 fps (my max monitor) on 7800xt, Ryzen 5 5600x, 32 GB RAM.”
“Originally bought this game on Switch at launch and I loved it; I grabbed it on sale just to have it for my PC with the better performance and graphics.”
“Most modern desktops should be able to run it just fine, but even relatively recent laptops may have minor performance issues.”
“The game has no graphical settings and is poorly optimized.”
“Tremendously poor optimization.”
“Cons: needs to be optimized badly.”
- stability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The game's stability is mixed, with users reporting minor glitches and lag, particularly in controls and voice acting. While some players experienced few issues and found the game enjoyable, others noted graphic glitches and bugs that detracted from the experience. Overall, the game runs well on the Steam Deck, though tutorial videos do not render properly.
“The game controls and runs great on the Steam Deck, providing a smooth experience overall.”
“Despite some minor issues with tutorial video clips not rendering, the gameplay remains stable and enjoyable.”
“I appreciate how well the game performs on different platforms, ensuring a consistent experience for all players.”
“I love this game, but it's overall very laggy and buggy.”
“There's a few glitches I came across during my time playing.”
“There are also noticeable graphic glitches spread throughout the game, but they are minor.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its engaging and touching story, which immerses players in a wholesome and relaxing experience. While some players desire more content beyond the main game, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting the joy and happiness derived from playing.
“The story is engaging and touching, and I felt like I was part of the pony world.”
“This is a wholesome, fun, and relaxing game; I would love for it to be more to it even if you have free-play after you finish the game.”
“Overall, if you want a short, wholesome pony game, here it is.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing concern that it may be perceived as a cash grab, especially given its short length and kid-oriented nature. However, others appreciate that it appears to prioritize genuine creativity over microtransactions, contrasting it with typical franchise cash grabs. Overall, while there are criticisms, there is also recognition of the effort put into the game.
“It's refreshing to see a game that offers fair monetization without overwhelming players with microtransactions.”
“Finally, a game that respects its players and doesn't rely on aggressive monetization strategies.”
“I appreciate how this game provides optional purchases without making them feel necessary to enjoy the experience.”
“I always used to be very critical of kid-oriented games, because the ones that I didn’t play on Steam were really just fast cash grabs off a popular franchise.”
“People will feel like this was a cash grab though.”
“About time we got an MLP game that wasn't just out to milk you with microtransactions...”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often involving numerous fetch quests and minigames that can feel monotonous. Additionally, some users criticize the user interface for being cumbersome, particularly for those not using controllers, which can further detract from the experience. However, there are mentions of engaging gameplay that keeps players on their toes, suggesting that not all grinding is viewed negatively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“By far the weakest aspect of this game, the gameplay consists of doing very tedious fetch quests and minigames multiple times each in a constant loop.”
“The UI, in my opinion, kind of sucks; it's made for controllers and doesn't have hover-over options to press buttons, which makes the game tedious.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Character development is generally viewed as satisfactory given the game's short playtime, with engaging mini-games and appealing visuals enhancing the experience. However, some inconsistencies, such as the main character's design not reflecting their evolution throughout the story, detract from the overall enjoyment.
“The story and character development are quite good for how short the playthrough is; the mini-games are fun and feel rewarding.”
“The character designs are appealing, and I enjoy the mini-games present, although there are some issues with the game that can hinder enjoyment.”
“Sunny's character design is based on the one from the start of the movie, but it actually changes by the end.”
“Sunny's character design is based on the one from the start of the movie, whereas it actually changes at the end.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming and engaging feel, though it suffers from inconsistent and bothersome voice acting that detracts from the overall experience. Proper audio mixing is highlighted as essential for enhancing the scene's atmosphere, suggesting that improvements in this area could elevate the game's immersive qualities.
“The voice acting is bothersome and inconsistent at times, both in volume and acoustics. Proper mixing of voice clips is key to setting the atmosphere of a scene. Did you forget to pay your audio guy?”
“Despite all the negative aspects, I enjoyed playing this game, mostly because I'm a fan, but also because it has a strong, charming feel and atmosphere.”
