My Little Pony Rainbow Runners

My Little Pony Rainbow Runners is a single-player platformer game featuring an interesting plot where players must help ponies break a color-stealing spell using the power of Friendship. The game boasts good gameplay, amazing visuals, and hilarious moments, but is held back by too many ads. Join your favorite ponies in this adventure to restore color and harmony to Ponyville.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,750 reviews

story14 positive mentions

monetization78 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging for young children, especially fans of My Little Pony.
The graphics and animations are colorful and appealing, making it visually enjoyable.
The gameplay is simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for kids.

Many characters are locked behind a paywall, requiring real money to unlock them.
Once players complete the available levels, there is little to no replay value without purchasing additional content.
The presence of frequent ads can disrupt gameplay and frustrate young players.

monetization
99 mentions
7 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users labeling it as a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of in-app purchases and intrusive ads. Players express frustration over the necessity to buy characters to progress, suggesting that unlocking them through gameplay or using in-game currency would enhance the experience. While some appreciate the lack of ads for a fee, the overall sentiment indicates that the monetization approach detracts from the enjoyment of the game, particularly for younger audiences.
- “I get y'all need money, but damn 😭 good game though, very great gameplay, no ads (as far as I know) and really fun.”
- “Great game but the reasons the four stars are missing are: 1. Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack have to be bought. 2. When I try to buy them, you guys say in-app purchases are not available on this device. 3. Some of the levels need specific ponies and I've got only two. 4. If you buy all the ponies, what will happen when you've finished all the levels?”
- “I love it and no ads!”
- “Predatory in-app purchases.”
- “This is the worst kind of in-app purchases that take advantage of children.”
- “A disgraceful cash grab clearly abusing people's want to be their favorite character.”
story
52 mentions
27 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its simplicity and alignment with the My Little Pony universe. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the requirement to purchase additional characters to progress in the storyline, suggesting that missions or quests to unlock characters would enhance gameplay. Overall, while the narrative is engaging, the monetization strategy detracts from the experience for many players.
- “Great game to help children learn to use hand and eye coordination, great color and great storyline, teaching kids that no one is perfect!”
- “The game is really cute, and I like how simple the story and gameplay is.”
- “I watched the My Little Pony movie and I just loved it, so I wanted to download an app. I looked around and downloaded three actually, but this one is the one that loaded first. I started playing it and it was awesome; the story behind the start of it is great and there's a lot of thought in it.”
- “You can progress very far, but like some other of your MLP games, you need to pay for something in order to continue the storyline/progress.”
- “They give you two characters and force you to buy the rest or you can't progress the story.”
- “I hate this app because you have 3 ponies to unlock, and for the 3 more you have to pay. In some quests, you need them; it's a trap to get money.”
graphics
29 mentions
79 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality, vibrant colors, and appealing art style, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. Many users highlight the visuals as a standout feature, contributing to the overall fun and engaging gameplay experience. However, some reviews express frustration with monetization issues despite the high-quality graphics.
- “I enjoy the art style, the characters and how easy it is to play.”
- “The graphics are on top and I really enjoy playing this game and unlocking new levels!”
- “I will say it is an amazing display of colors & graphics!!”
- “Pretty graphics, that's about it.”
- “The graphics are cute.”
- “It's basically just a bunch of running, but the visuals are top-notch.”
humor
20 mentions
90 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it entertaining for both children and adults, often highlighting the comedic elements associated with characters like Pinkie Pie and amusing gameplay moments. However, some players express frustration over the monetization aspects, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and humorous experience, though the need to pay for additional content has received mixed reactions.
- “It's funny because I overheard the game mention vortexes, and it reminded me that I had read an article in a newsletter once about how My Little Pony can explain what vortexes are better than most scientists.”
- “Omg lol, at one point Twilight was running but she wasn't moving, and I died laughing when the color came back and I was recording.”
- “I feel like this game can be a very good and hilariously cool stress reliever and also a great ultimate time killer!”
- “1 star because you have to buy the other ponies, and my child bought all of them. Now I'm broke because it's so expensive, and it's not funny.”
- “This is not funny.”
gameplay
16 mentions
44 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring a solid storyline and appealing graphics, but it suffers from a lack of variety and depth, with many players noting its basic platforming mechanics and limited character options. While some enjoy the gameplay loop, others criticize it for being repetitive and locking significant content behind paywalls, leading to mixed feelings about its overall quality. Additionally, technical issues and subpar animation and voice acting detract from the experience for some users.
- “I get y'all need money but damn 😭 good game though, very great gameplay, no ads (as far as I know) and really fun.”
- “Positives: great storyline, nice colors, wide variety in gameplay, each character's personality or trait matching their powers.”
- “A fun game with a decent gameplay loop.”
- “Gameplay does not change from beginning to end, though some later areas do get slightly more challenging with increased frequency and clusters of obstacles to avoid.”
- “Gameplay is very easy with very little variation in obstacles.”
- “Gameplay is a bare-bones autorunning, collect points, and dodge a few obstacles.”
music
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance concentration and engagement, with players expressing a strong emotional connection to the tunes. Many users find the music enjoyable and fitting, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience. The combination of music and animation is noted to keep players entertained and invested in the gameplay.
- “Great graphics, and music that encourages concentration and engages the mind.”
- “Kristan Hancher recommends it on Musically, so I finally got it and I love it!”
- “I will play care bears music band later.”
- “She loves the music and animation, and the gameplay is entertaining enough to keep her engaged.”
replayability
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game shows potential for good replayability, with users suggesting that additional missions or playable stages could enhance this aspect further. While some players completed it quickly, they believe that unlocking characters and expanding content would significantly increase the game's longevity.
- “I was able to complete it in a few hours, but I think it will have replay value.”
- “Really good replay value, too!”
- “Maybe you could include missions to unlock those characters, and that would make the game much more replayable.”
- “No more playable stages.”
- “At least then there will be more replayability.”
optimization
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Overall, optimization feedback is mixed; while some users report improved performance and smooth gameplay, others continue to experience significant issues, including poor accessibility features like the absence of captions and intrusive ads.
- “The game runs smoothly, and I love it!”
- “Gave the game another try, having previously dealt with performance problems, a lack of captions, and intrusive ads.”
- “Performance seems better, but accessibility is still poor; no captions, and an unnecessary passcode to access the settings menu.”
- “Shocking and terrible performance.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has received significant criticism for its stability, with users reporting numerous glitches, frequent crashes, and lagging issues that detract from the overall experience. Many players express frustration and urge for fixes to improve performance.
- “I rated this 1 star because it has tons of glitches and sometimes it kicks me out when I press the game. If you fix this, I will rate it 5 stars. Thank you.”
- “I used to love this game, but I hate the glitches and it is pretty buggy. Please fix it and make the pony free; I'm just a kid.”
- “Lagging and buggy.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players report engaging in grinding across various game genres, indicating that it is a common and often necessary gameplay element.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes strong emotions, enhancing their overall experience and connection to the narrative. Many feel it has significantly impacted their feelings, making it one of the best games they've ever played.
- “Thanks for creating the best game ever; it made me feel so much more.”
- “This game truly touched my heart and made me experience a range of emotions.”
- “I was deeply moved by the story and characters; it left a lasting impact on me.”