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67 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Nintendo Gamer
    70
    Pretty damn ugly, but will make a little girl happy somewhere. [July 2007, p.70]
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  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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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6.6 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. EmmaB
    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 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!… Full Review »
  2. stevemorris
    10
    I've read reviews and everything so I'll give it a 10. I recommend you DO get this game :)
  3. AbbyS.
    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 get this game.… Full Review »
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