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Pony Friends
DS
Released On: May 30, 2007
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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.
A good choice for gamers with young daughters, or Nintendogs fans who can't get enough.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ideal pet care title for the target audience. Not so much for others. [July 2007, p.84]
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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 of Pony Friends offers a cool new interactive environ...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- DS
Initial Release Date: May 30, 2007
Developer:
- Tantalus
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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