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Pony Island – reviews and rating

Pony Island

Pony Island has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.5/10). The game was released on January 4, 2016 for PC, macOS and Linux. Metacritic score is 86, players on RAWG rate the game 81%.

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What critics praise
„While Pony Island is a short game —we clocked in at around two hours for a playthrough— it is an achievement. Very quickly, Pony Island’s subtle ominousness becomes a journey into utterly fun madness.“
What critics criticize
„An entertaining Da Vinci Code-style mystery lies beneath Pony Island's idyllic and carefree veneer.“
7,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Jan 4, 2016
Platforms
PCmacOSLinux
Genres
ArcadeIndieAdventurePuzzle
Developer
Daniel Mullins Games
Publisher
Daniel Mullins Games
Average playtime
3 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Pony Island?

Pony Island has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.5/10).

When was Pony Island released?

Pony Island was released on January 4, 2016.

What platforms is Pony Island available on?

Pony Island is available for PC, macOS and Linux.

How long does it take to beat Pony Island?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Pony Island.

Is Pony Island worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 83%, Pony Island is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it.

What games are similar to Pony Island?

Games similar to Pony Island are for example Inscryption.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
15 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 7,5
Best rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
7,5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #96 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 87 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 83%
  • Foreign critics2 reviews 86%
  • MetacriticMetascore 86%
  • Players (RAWG)167 votes 81%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 33 %
  • Recommended 47 %
  • Meh 16 %
  • Skip 5 %

167 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Jan 15, 2016
While Pony Island is a short game —we clocked in at around two hours for a playthrough— it is an achievement.  Very quickly, Pony Island’s subtle ominousness becomes a journey into utterly fun madness. We were constantly surprised by the direction taken and the varying mediums for that direction. Fantastically portrayed through the excellent use of a multitude of techniques, the tone and theme is incredibly...

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