Pony Friends

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  • Summary: Pony Friends is a virtual pet game for the Nintendo DS where players get to emulate every cool aspect of owning their own pet pony. From grooming and accessorizing your pony with colorful custom gear to going on exciting trail rides where you encounter new wildlife friends, the world ofPony Friends is a virtual pet game for the Nintendo DS where players get to emulate every cool aspect of owning their own pet pony. From grooming and accessorizing your pony with colorful custom gear to going on exciting trail rides where you encounter new wildlife friends, the world of Pony Friends offers a cool new interactive environment where kids learn how to care for their dream pony. [Eidos Interactive]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Digital Entertainment News
    78
    If you have a little girl (or perhaps a somewhat effeminate little boy) that loves ponies, you really can’t go wrong with Pony Friends. While it’s not quite as polished and ambitious as Nintendogs was, it’s still surprisingly good, and head and shoulders above most other virtual pet games.
  2. Console Gameworld
    75
    A good choice for gamers with young daughters, or Nintendogs fans who can't get enough.
  3. IGN
    70
    You have the freedom to make your own choices, your own decisions. You're not locked in to a set, standard selection of horses or a restrictive adventure narrative.
  4. VideoGamer
    70
    If you're don't shiver with excitement at the mere thought of a lovely pretty little pony, forget about this, but if you have a daughter who is overwhelmed by the desire to put pink things on mammals, then this is an excellent little package that has plenty more to offer than two halves of a coconut, and comes in at far less than the cost of a saddle.
  5. Game Chronicles
    69
    Some of the aspects of the game that were frustrating to me also make the game more suitable for younger players: the challenge of earning enough money to care for your pet can teach kids responsibility and the value of prioritizing and planning their spending, and the factors that limit daily game time (like your pony’s stamina) can help build good habits of taking breaks between bouts of gaming.
  6. Eurogamer
    60
    Obviously the game is targeted with a marketing sniper's precision to appeal to a certain type of young girl, but it's well crafted enough to interest a wider, inquisitive audience.
  7. Games Master UK
    52
    Ideal pet care title for the target audience. Not so much for others. [July 2007, p.84]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. stevemorris
    Sep 17, 2007
    10
    I've read reviews and everything so I'll give it a 10. I recommend you DO get this game :)
  2. PersonPerson
    Jun 4, 2007
    10
    Love it! And just for your information this is NOT one of those, girly barbie-doll lover pink princess games!!!! It is MUCH more than that! ILove it! And just for your information this is NOT one of those, girly barbie-doll lover pink princess games!!!! It is MUCH more than that! I got it and think it is awesome! AND I pride myself in being a tom-boy. So, go buy this game whether your a girly-girl or not! Sure, you CAN put gross pink stuff on your horse, but you can also put skull and crossbones on it! Or nice other stuff. Anywho, I love this game. Especially the make-your-own-horse editor! Or the make-your-own blanket or quartermark editor. And the trailrides or awesome! You can take lots of pics or animals, and when you finish a group of animals you get a prize! In this game, you can CHOOSE what you want to do, unlike that nasty Horsez game... and it has awesome graphics! Unlike that nasty Sunshine Stables.... well, I love it, and I hope you do too.… Expand
  4. EmmaB
    Dec 28, 2009
    7
    I'm a 13 year old girl who loves horses (I take riding lessons and help with friends' ponies) and I've had this game for a I'm a 13 year old girl who loves horses (I take riding lessons and help with friends' ponies) and I've had this game for a while now. At first, it's brilliant. Call me sad, but I love to watch the ponies in the paddock, grazing and trotting around. The care isn't very realistic, but good for children, and the hacking is wonderful. I love the different environments and I think it's amazing that you can pat your pony whilst you ride! However, you can only walk and gallop on a hack, and walking gets a bit boring. The animals are cute, and it's great to take photos of the easy ones but some are very well hidden. The horse responds to you when you stroke him, and has his fave treat. Creating the pony is fun, too, with lots of patterns and colours to choose from, or you can buy a breed of pony. Although it is a great game, it does get boring after a while. The races are repetitive, and with limited riding there is only so much you can do. Overall, it's a good game for young children (not just girls, but it is mainly aimed at them) as it is quite easy and fun to begin with. There isn't much writing or instructions, so it's suitable for young children. However, older children and teenagers will probably find this game boring after a while. If your involved with horses in any way, the simplicity is slightly annoying. But I still recommend this game to anyone who loves horses!… Expand
  5. AbbyS.
    Jun 25, 2007
    0
    I've read reveiws and everything but this game can get boring after discovering what stuff there is to do. I highly recamend you DONT I've read reveiws and everything but this game can get boring after discovering what stuff there is to do. I highly recamend you DONT get this game.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Best DS Game of 2007
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#89 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007