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My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery

80%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
story, graphics
88% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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In My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, players explore a floating city while solving a magical mystery, playing as Sunny, Hitch, Izzy, Pipp, Zipp, or Misty. The game features minigames, collectibles, and the ability to customize your pony's style. Your goal is to restore order to Zephyr Heights and uncover the source of the strange magic causing chaos in Equestria.

My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery screenshot
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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a longer and more engaging story compared to its predecessor, with a variety of characters and unique abilities to explore.
  • The cheerful music and voice acting contribute positively to the overall experience, making it enjoyable for both children and fans of the franchise.
  • The game is designed to be accessible for younger audiences, providing a fun and relaxed gameplay experience with plenty of collectibles and customization options.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and lag, especially after extended playtime, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • Some mini-games and gameplay mechanics feel repetitive and lack innovation, making the experience feel drawn out at times.
  • There are notable omissions in features such as graphics settings and cloud saves, which could enhance accessibility and convenience for players.
  • story
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its simplicity and engaging plot that builds on the previous installment. While the main storyline lasts around 5-6 hours, players noted that the post-story quests can be confusing and require careful navigation, as they often involve backtracking and completing tasks in a specific order. Overall, the narrative is considered an improvement over the first game, with enjoyable music and dialogue that resonate with fans of the franchise.

    • “A very nice game with lots of cool story, and it gets very interesting.”
    • “The music and dialogue are wonderful; I was laughing plenty of times during the story.”
    • “The game is still fun and I love how they got the entire G5 Mane Six right and that of Queen Haven, making the story lore appropriate for its universe.”
    • “The side quests after the main game are a bit confusing if you don't have a good approach, which is why I have written a Steam guide on the subject.”
    • “Speaking about reusing, the plot of the game is recycled from one of the series episodes.”
    • “There are random flashbacks to Maretime Bay that add nothing to the story and even confuse me later on.”
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable but may not appeal to everyone, as it features simplistic mechanics and repetitive tasks that can lead to frustration. While the game offers a larger experience than its predecessor and introduces some new mechanics, it suffers from optimization issues and lacks significant challenge, particularly in its mini-games. Overall, it is recommended for fans of casual gameplay, especially if purchased on sale.

    • “The gameplay is more interesting and diverse, even if it is still simple enough for a younger audience to enjoy.”
    • “I thoroughly enjoyed this game not just in terms of gameplay, but also visuals.”
    • “Much bigger than the first one, love the new mechanics!”
    • “With this new game, they could have upgraded the minigames to make them at least a little more challenging on hard difficulties, like adding extra obstacles or power-ups that change the gameplay.”
    • “Freeze-frame moments: often when interacting with objects, the game will freeze everything else including the other player. This would be fine if it didn't take 4 seconds and happen every 10 seconds of gameplay.”
    • “The pattern of gameplay we had was summarized as: enter a new area, look around, do various platforming segments, then we find the broken bridge of the area. To fix it, we need to look around and do various platforming segments again.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered adequate, with some users appreciating the improved design and lighting compared to previous titles. However, there are notable concerns regarding the lack of customizable graphics settings, which has led to performance issues on lower-end PCs. Overall, while the visuals are enjoyable for a children's game, there is room for improvement in animation and accessibility options.

    • “I thoroughly enjoyed this game not just in terms of gameplay, but also visuals.”
    • “[*] Models and graphics look better design-wise, and the lighting has drastically improved.”
    • “I can understand the choice to not have graphics settings, but it would be something to consider for a sequel.”
    • “Actually, I think the graphics were better in the previous game, to be honest.”
    • “There really needs to be a graphics settings for lower-end PCs.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with a cheerful and enjoyable soundtrack that enhances the experience, particularly in mini-games. While some tracks are described as generic and reminiscent of previous installments, others, like the music in Zephyr Heights, stand out positively. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, despite some inconsistencies in tone.

    • “The music is cheerful and well done here.”
    • “The music and dialogue are wonderful; I was laughing plenty of times during the story.”
    • “I loved the music that plays through Zephyr Heights!”
    • “The story is kinda better than the first one, the gameplay is pretty much the same as the last game, the music is the same.”
    • “The music is your generic music you have in shows when characters enter an area, so there's nothing here to brag about either, but it was the same in the previous game.”
    • “The pause-screen music is almost somber, which feels unfitting in comparison to the rest of the OST.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing dialogue and entertaining story, which elicits plenty of laughs from players. While there are some technical issues, such as poor character interactions and visual glitches, these often add to the comedic experience rather than detract from it. Overall, the game successfully delivers a lighthearted and humorous atmosphere, featuring quirky elements like "funny horses."

    • “The music and dialogue are wonderful; I was laughing plenty of times during the story.”
    • “There are some small bugs and oddities, but most of these are funny, if anything, and not game-breaking.”
    • “Funny horses!!!”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received criticism, with players reporting significant stuttering during mini-games, indicating that it is not as well-optimized as its predecessor. Despite enjoying the gameplay, users feel that performance issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “I had a performance monitor on the other screen, and there was no other activity than the game, really.”
    • “As much as I like the gameplay, it isn't for everyone, and I feel the game could have been better optimized as I noticed some major stuttering during some of the mini games.”
    • “It feels like the optimization here is not as well done as the previous game (which was developed by a different studio according to Steam).”
    • “I had a performance monitor on the other screen, and there was no other activity than the game really.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and enjoyable, particularly in the context of collect-a-thon gameplay. However, some express frustration with repetitive tasks, such as repeatedly repairing a bridge, which can detract from the overall experience. While grinding is appreciated by some, it may feel excessive or tedious in certain scenarios.

    • “I do suggest buying it on sale as the game is short for the price, but even at full price, it's not the end of the world and the collect-a-thon gameplay isn't too tedious.”
    • “Don't get me wrong, I love grinding and collecting things in some games, but in some cases, like a bridge repair, you shouldn't have to be required to fix the bridge every...single...time you want to reach an area you may have forgotten about.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”

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5h Median play time
5h Average play time
3-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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