My Little Pony - Friendship is Magic

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 59
  3. Negative: 19 out of 59
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  1. Duskycarp116
    Oct 1, 2015
    0
    "Oh you need coins to pay rents? Well play games or pay money to get a **** load of coins. Oh you don't have money, oh too **** This game is really really bad don't download it or play it.
  2. BillaryClinton
    Aug 18, 2016
    2
    I honestly thought this game was too violent for my 3 year old brother. I mean, the ponys throwing up rainbows was too harsh. But, I especially enjoyed the part of the game where the pink one's head got blown up. That was fun, but I saw it coming. Anyway, i give this game 2 out of 10 cheesecakes.
  3. MalcomGTX
    Nov 21, 2012
    2
    Completely imbalanced, ridiculous paywalls and poor performance on iPhone 4 or lower kill this title for me and my wife. The game is designed to require paying real money for fake ponies, and I'm not talking about 2 and 3 dollars here and there. To unlock everything in the game you have to play for 14 years every day or spend over 350$. This is ridiculous and greedy, not to mention anCompletely imbalanced, ridiculous paywalls and poor performance on iPhone 4 or lower kill this title for me and my wife. The game is designed to require paying real money for fake ponies, and I'm not talking about 2 and 3 dollars here and there. To unlock everything in the game you have to play for 14 years every day or spend over 350$. This is ridiculous and greedy, not to mention an unsustainable model for business. Games like this rise and fall quickly. Do not waste your time. The minigames are useless and far too few. Four in all, three of which stop occurring after leveling each pony, and all of which happen in under 20 seconds.… Expand
  4. how_are_u
    Apr 18, 2016
    3
    I'm not a brony, but my brother is.
    The game is decent, but there's WAYYY too many in-app purchases.
    Implementing features you have to pay for in a "free" game is an incredibly scummy thing to do.
  5. Rootthelucarien
    Jan 18, 2019
    0
    This game is disappointing and unsafe for your kids due to pop up ads and this is a total rip off and a giant mess it was addictive for a while but the company who made this was notorious for bad games. This game is more guilty than it looks. The meta critic and user score should be set to 0. Lots of these missions are hard to complete unless you have money on your credit card.I suggestThis game is disappointing and unsafe for your kids due to pop up ads and this is a total rip off and a giant mess it was addictive for a while but the company who made this was notorious for bad games. This game is more guilty than it looks. The meta critic and user score should be set to 0. Lots of these missions are hard to complete unless you have money on your credit card.I suggest you stay away from this game. Big Rigs over the road racing was better than this garbage. Thats all i have to say please heed my warning about this game.… Expand
  6. majed2014
    Jul 2, 2017
    0
    this game is horrible and its based on the worst tv show ever and gameloft is horrible mlp fim sucks why do people like this **** show and this horrible game
  7. CRoger013
    Feb 7, 2021
    0
    My god! I hate my little pony so much! So terrible horrible and overrated!!
  8. Itsthatguy
    Feb 2, 2023
    0
    i hat it wen i shot oter pony it start crank 90 it just so sad iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
  9. smurfman26
    Mar 5, 2023
    1
    this is the absolute best game to play after you have watched every billy mays and snuggle commercial. Its so good you'll be playing it for the rest of your life
  10. swagmaster6969
    Mar 31, 2023
    0
    My Little Pony is without doubt one of the worst kids' TV shows in history. Despite being highly successful amongst young children, it is a highly damaging piece of media that fails to teach children valuable lessons. The show has numerous negative and damaging aspects, such as its damaging gender stereotypes, its excessive use of color and glitter, its unrealistic portrayal of friendship,My Little Pony is without doubt one of the worst kids' TV shows in history. Despite being highly successful amongst young children, it is a highly damaging piece of media that fails to teach children valuable lessons. The show has numerous negative and damaging aspects, such as its damaging gender stereotypes, its excessive use of color and glitter, its unrealistic portrayal of friendship, and its overuse of violence and fantasy. By focusing on these problems and how they negatively affect children, this thesis will act as a warning to parents about this show and other similar ones that must be avoided.

    My Little Pony imposes a severely limiting gender stereotype on its audience and doesn't give them an impression of equality. This is made incredibly obvious by the division of the characters along gender lines, with all the male characters representing the male gender while the female characters represent the female gender, and the show doesn't teach the importance of gender equality. In addition to this, most of the characters have a 'girly' personality, which implies an idea of what young girls should aspire to. Moreover, boys are rarely depicted as playing with Pony toys or having an interest in the show, further suggesting that it is made exclusively for girls.

    Another negative aspect of My Little Pony is its excessive use of color and glitter. These bright, flashy characteristics make the show attractive to young children, but it also fails to provide realistic values for the target audience. For example, the ponies are depicted as being able to do anything with the help of a single, magical item like the rainbow scissors, which is an implication of wealth and materialism that does not offer anything beneficial to children. Furthermore, the glitter reinforces the gender stereotype by presenting a false idea of what makes a successful woman.

    My Little Pony's portrayal of friendship is also highly unrealistic. The show suggests that friendship is based solely on physical beauty and material gifts, which perpetuates the damaging notion that friendships should be based on the surface rather than the qualities of another person. In addition to this, it fails to explore deeper topics such as trust or understanding, leaving children without a realistic view of what friendship really is and how to develop it.

    Finally, the show's reliance on violence and fantasy is a major issue. This can desensitize children and make them believe that violence is an acceptable way to solve problems and that they can escape reality. This is extremely damaging, as it can lead to behavior issues and the inability to properly cope with real-world issues. In addition to this, the show promotes false ideas about the world, such as the existence of magic, which can be confusing and unrealistic for children.

    Ultimately, My Little Pony must be avoided due to its tendency to limit children's gender stereotypes, its unrealistic portrayals of friendship, its overuse of color and glitter, and its reliance on violence and fantasy. It is a highly damaging show that fails to teach children valuable lessons and is better off avoided. Therefore, parents should be aware of the negative messages this show can promote and should strive to find safer alternatives for their children.    … Expand

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#3 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2012
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#80 Most Shared iOS Game of 2012

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pocket Gamer UK
    Dec 5, 2012
    60
    A delightfully jovial game, let down by miserly levels of reward. If you're a fan of the cartoon, then definitely take a look.
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  2. TouchArcade
    Nov 28, 2012
    50
    In the end, the biggest problem with this game is that it's charmingly vapid: the exact opposite of Lauren Faust's reboot of the franchise.
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  3. 148Apps
    Nov 18, 2012
    80
    Regardless of a few downsides, My Little Pony – Friendship is Magic is still adorable, addicting and too much fun to pass up on exploring-especially for the diehard fans. Get ready to go on a fun-filled adventure in this free-to-play and incredibly cute title.
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