Pony World 3

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 152 reviews
  • graphics
  • stability
  • gameplay
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"Pony World 3" is a simulation game where players build and manage their own pony paradise. Customize your pony, create and decorate its home, and explore different environments while bonding with other ponies. Complete various tasks and missions to unlock new items, areas, and interactions. Experience the joy and freedom of pony life with endless possibilities.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

71%
Audience ScoreBased on 152 reviews
story3 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and engaging simulation experience, allowing players to create their own pony and interact with a vibrant world filled with NPCs.
  • Many players appreciate the depth of gameplay, including job mechanics, mini-games, and the ability to build and customize their own farms.
  • Despite its flaws, the game has a dedicated fanbase that finds joy in its quirky charm and the nostalgic connection to previous installments.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and graphical glitches, including flickering textures and a disorganized user interface that can hinder gameplay.
  • Many players find the mechanics frustratingly difficult, with a steep learning curve that can lead to feelings of helplessness and confusion.
  • The lack of updates and support from the developers has left some players feeling abandoned, as critical issues remain unresolved.
  • graphics17 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely criticized for being outdated and riddled with bugs, including flickering textures and significant graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the artistic direction and find the visuals acceptable for a low-budget title, many agree that the lack of graphical options and the developers' apparent abandonment of updates leave much to be desired. Overall, the graphics are seen as a major flaw, overshadowing the game's potential appeal.

    • “The graphics are amazing, the music is god tier and the gameplay is so good that I feel like I'm playing it in real life.”
    • “Better graphics than Fallout 4.”
    • “Pony World 3 truly pushes boundaries and shows a prime example of avant-garde video game development, combined with graphics which show the cream of the crop of what a high-end PC gaming experience can offer.”
    • “The graphics look 20 years old and are buggy, but hey!”
    • “There are no graphics options in the game to fix this, and apparently the devs have abandoned updating the game.”
    • “This game has a lot of graphical glitches - some textures become bright white at nighttime.”
  • stability13 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of graphical glitches, including flashing textures and UI displacement, particularly in the park area. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many agree that the frequent bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to a mixed reception regarding its stability.

    • “This game has a lot of graphical glitches - some textures become bright white at nighttime.”
    • “Pony World is riddled with glitches, two most notable ones being with the graphics (beach area, lake area, and main menu rapidly flash white; this game should have an epilepsy warning).”
    • “Finally, of course, the game tops this all off with graphics glitches, instability, and one area (the park) where, as far as I can work out, the UI is displaced halfway across the screen for everyone that runs it, rendering large portions of it inaccessible and causing problems for other gameplay elements that attempt to fit around it.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique mechanics and immersive experience, while others criticize it for being shallow and plagued by broken features, such as issues with health management and family creation. Additionally, players have reported significant graphical glitches and instability that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration with the game's content and functionality. Overall, the gameplay appears to be a blend of innovative ideas hindered by technical shortcomings.

    • “Outstanding gameplay mechanics, one of a kind.”
    • “The graphics are amazing, the music is god tier and the gameplay is so good that I feel like I'm playing it in real life.”
    • “The mechanics were expanded upon over the previous iteration of Pony World to a very high degree.”
    • “The gameplay is shallow and I can't figure out how to make love to my horse waifu and make children.”
    • “Broken game mechanic - if your health, condition, and hunger decrease to zero your pony is completely screwed because it will not want to play mini games or work, which as far as I've seen are your only means of earning money.”
    • “The function to marry and create families in the game is broken, the game's mechanics are broken, the graphics are broken and the developers want to make little girls cry.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is criticized for being excessively tedious and lacking engaging content, making it feel more like a chore than fun. Players find the entry fee through grinding to be steep, compounded by poor audiovisual quality and a lack of narrative to motivate progress. While some appreciate its realism in depicting survival and farming, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a frustrating experience.

    • “Main concern is the cheap audiovisual assets with flat texturing, the brutal entry fee through grinding, and the general lack of narrative hook or anything to get you started.”
    • “It's that level of bad that isn't fun anymore, just tedious and pointless.”
    • “A single-player MMO that's even more tedious than most MMOs put together!”
  • story4 mentions

    The story in Pony World 3 is praised as a standout feature, offering an immersive and error-free narrative experience that allows players to craft their own unique horse stories. Reviewers consider it the highest quality single-player story experience available, highlighting its exceptional sound and controls, making it a highly recommended title for gamers seeking a compelling narrative.

    • “After avidly playing this game for a thousand hours, I can easily say this game has a better storyline than any other game I have ever played.”
    • “There are no limits to how you can create your horse's story in this masterpiece.”
    • “To sum this all up in a single sentence, Pony World 3 is by far the highest quality single-player story experience you can get at this point in time. It has been put together perfectly with no errors or immersion-breaking glitches anywhere at any point in the game, and is incredibly underrated.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players report that the game offers a profound emotional experience, likening it to a rollercoaster ride filled with intense highs and lows that evoke strong feelings, including tears. The narrative and character development contribute significantly to this emotional journey.

    • “This game has so many ups and downs; I cried while playing it.”
    • “Now I feel like I went through a long emotional rollercoaster with all the emotions.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it entertaining enough to share funny comments with friends and even teachers, leading to shared laughter. The lighthearted and whimsical nature of the game appeals to those who enjoy cute and playful content.

    • “When I showed my new classmates this game, we got really excited and read all the funny comments. My teacher eventually also wanted to die when I read him the best ones.”
    • “Laughingly, I agreed - I mean, I like cute, junky kiddie games. How bad could it be?”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, described as "god tier," and significantly enhances the overall experience, contributing to an immersive gameplay feel.

    • “The graphics are amazing, the music is god-tier, and the gameplay is so good that I feel like I'm playing it in real life.”
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