My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery

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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.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story6 positive mentions

optimization3 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 visuals and environments are well-designed, providing a cheerful and immersive experience for players, especially younger audiences.
The gameplay is simple and accessible, making it enjoyable for children and fans of the My Little Pony franchise, with fun mini-games and customization options.

The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and lag, particularly after extended playtime, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some aspects of the gameplay can feel repetitive, with certain tasks requiring backtracking and the same mini-games being reused from the previous title.
The absence of original voice actors for some characters, particularly Zipp, and the lack of graphics settings can be off-putting for fans seeking a more polished experience.

story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
88%
4%
The story in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its simplicity and engaging elements, which are seen as improvements over the previous installment. While the main narrative lasts around 5-6 hours, players noted that the side quests can be confusing and require careful navigation, as there are no waypoints to guide progress. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of the My Little Pony universe, maintaining lore consistency while providing enjoyable dialogue and music.
- “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 controls are easy to learn and control, and I love how they got the entire G5 Mane Six right and made 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.”
- “There are random flashbacks to Maretime Bay, I think, that add nothing to the story and even confuse me later on.”
- “Speaking about reusing, the plot of the game is recycled from one of the series episodes.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
55%
8%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its simplistic and relaxing nature, while others criticize its lack of challenge and optimization issues, such as stuttering during mini-games. Although the game offers a larger world and some new mechanics, many feel that the gameplay remains repetitive and could benefit from more variety and difficulty. Overall, it may appeal to fans of casual gaming, but is recommended to be purchased on sale due to its short length and limited gameplay depth.
- “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 up.”
- “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.”
- “Minigames: they're the same minigames from the first game; a new coat of paint doesn't make the gameplay any better.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The graphics in the game are generally considered adequate, with some reviewers noting improved design and lighting compared to previous titles. However, the lack of customizable graphics settings has led to performance issues for some players, particularly those with lower-end PCs. While the visuals are deemed suitable for a children's game, there is a consensus that better animation and more options for graphics adjustments would enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “[b] Lack of graphics settings: [/b] Despite what the recommended graphics settings are listed for this game, some people's setups are making it near impossible to run this game at all, and some of their computers are crashing because of this game's graphics.”
- “There really needs to be graphics settings for lower-end PCs.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a cheerful and engaging soundtrack that enhances the experience, particularly in the mini-game "show me your pony moves." While some tracks are described as generic and reminiscent of typical show music, the overall quality is praised, especially the standout pieces like the music in Zephyr Heights. However, the pause-screen music is noted as somewhat somber, which contrasts with the upbeat tone of the rest of the soundtrack.
- “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 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.”
- “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.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing dialogue and quirky moments, with players frequently laughing throughout the story. While there are technical issues like poor lip sync and odd visual glitches, these often add to the comedic experience rather than detract from it. Overall, the game successfully delivers a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere, featuring memorable 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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's optimization has received criticism, with players reporting significant stuttering during mini-games, indicating that it is not as well-executed as in the previous installment developed by a different studio. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the performance issues detract from the experience for some users.
- “I had 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 done 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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and not overly tedious, especially in the context of its collect-a-thon gameplay. However, some express frustration with repetitive tasks, such as having to repeatedly repair a bridge to access certain areas, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game is short for its price, many recommend purchasing it on sale to mitigate the grinding experience.
- “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 4 analyzed playthroughs

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