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|developer=[[Tantalus Media]] |
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|publisher=[[Square Enix]] |
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|released={{Video game release|PAL|November 20, 2009|NA|February 23, 2010 (DS, Wii)}} |
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|genre=[[Simulation]] |
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'''''Pony Friends 2''''' is a [[simulation game]] developed by [[Tantalus Media]] and published by [[ |
'''''Pony Friends 2''''' is a [[simulation game]] developed by [[Tantalus Media]] and published by [[Eidos Interactive]] for [[Nintendo DS]], [[Wii]], and [[Windows PC]].<ref name=perfect>{{cite web|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2016-04-06|date=2010-01-27|title=HAVE A PERFECT PONY AS YOUR BEST FRIEND WITH PONY FRIENDS 2|url=http://m.ign.com/articles/2010/01/27/have-a-perfect-pony-as-your-best-friend-with-pony-friends-2|archive-date=2018-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029191604/https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/01/27/have-a-perfect-pony-as-your-best-friend-with-pony-friends-2|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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Ponies can be customized for all aspects of their appearance and can |
Ponies can be customized by players for all aspects of their appearance, trade horses with other players, and can train their horse for competition against other players in races and "pony trick championships" if they have a [[Nintendo DS]] or [[Nintendo Wii]] through "single cart play", which allows players with only one game cartridge to play multiplayer with friends.<ref name=perfect/><ref name=com/> Twelve breeds of horse are available, and each different horse created has its own personality.<ref name=perfect/> The [[Nintendo DS]] version allows players to use the built in microphone to talk to their horse and have it respond to their voice.<ref name=perfect/> Accessories can also be chosen for the horse, and custom ones can also be created.<ref name=com/> Part of the simulation is also feeding and grooming the horse.<ref name=com/> Players can also take the horse through various landscapes and trails, take screenshots of wildlife along the way, and unlock various hidden game content.<ref name=com/> |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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The original "Pony Friends" was published by [[Square Enix Europe|Eidos]], but after its acquisition by [[Square Enix]], the title was published under the new owners name.<ref name=originalfriends>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2010/01/26/pony-friends-2-brought-to-you-by-square-enix/|publisher=Siliconera|accessdate=2016-04-06|date=2010-01-26|title=Pony Friends 2 Brought To You By Square Enix|author=Spencer|archive-date=2016-04-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417162759/http://www.siliconera.com/2010/01/26/pony-friends-2-brought-to-you-by-square-enix/|url-status=live}}</ref> The game was first announced at Gamecom 2009 in a joint Eidos-Square Enix conference.<ref name=com>{{cite web|url=http://m.ign.com/articles/2009/07/29/gc-2009-square-enix-confirms-line-up-for-gamescom-2009|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2016-04-06|date=2009-07-29|title=SQUARE ENIX CONFIRMS LINE-UP FOR GAMESCOM 2009|archive-date=2016-04-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416193843/http://m.ign.com/articles/2009/07/29/gc-2009-square-enix-confirms-line-up-for-gamescom-2009|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=engadget>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/07/29/square-enix-and-eidos-announce-joint-lineup-for-gamescom-2009/|publisher=Engadget|accessdate=2016-04-06|date=2009-07-29|title=Square Enix and Eidos announce joint lineup for Gamescom 2009|author=Ben Gilbert|archive-date=2016-04-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426170052/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/29/square-enix-and-eidos-announce-joint-lineup-for-gamescom-2009/|url-status=live}}</ref> Horse riding has been improved to become more intuitive compared to the original title.<ref name=perfect/> Mat Bettinson, Business Development Manager for Tantalus Media, commented on an article at gamindustry.biz related to game marketing versus reviews and their influence on game sales; he stated that publisher [[Square Enix Europe|Eidos]] commissioned an ad for ''Pony Friends 2'' and was of a very high quality, despite assertions in the article that "outsiders" to the gaming industry rarely made good advertisements.<ref name=thebiz>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/marketing-influences-game-revenue-three-times-more-than-high-scores|publisher=gameindustry.biz|accessdate=2016-04-06|date=2009-11-16|title=Marketing influences game revenue three times more than high scores|author=Matt Martin|archive-date=2016-04-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417042845/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/marketing-influences-game-revenue-three-times-more-than-high-scores|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The game was first announced at Gamecom 2009.<ref name=com>{{cite web|url=http://m.ign.com/articles/2009/07/29/gc-2009-square-enix-confirms-line-up-for-gamescom-2009|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2016-04-06|date=2009-07-29|title=ARE ENIX CONFIRMS LINE-UP FOR GAMESCOM 2009}}</ref> Horse riding has been improved to become more intuitive from the original title.<ref name=perfect/> |
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==Reception== |
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[[Digital Spy]] compared the game unfavorably to other titles due for Christmas 2009, saying it was a very niche game geared only toward "six year old pony fanatics", and that others would find it boring.<ref name=Spy>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/review/a188392/pony-friends-2-ds/|publisher=Digital Spy|accessdate=2016-04-06|date=2009-11-24|title='Pony Friends 2' (DS)|author=Mark Langshaw|archive-date=2016-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414230439/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/review/a188392/pony-friends-2-ds/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:2009 video games]] |
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[[Category:Video games about horses]] |
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[[Category:Nintendo DS games]] |
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[[Category:Simulation video games]] |
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[[Category:Video games developed in Australia]] |
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[[Category:Wii games]] |
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[[Category:Windows games]] |
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[[Category:Tantalus Media games]] |
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[[Category:Single-player video games]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:24, 1 May 2024
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| Developer(s) | Tantalus Media Eidos Shanghai |
| Publisher(s) | Eidos Interactive (PAL) Square Enix (North America) |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS, Wii, Microsoft Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Pony Friends 2 is a simulation game developed by Tantalus Media and published by Eidos Interactive for Nintendo DS, Wii, and Windows PC.[1]
Gameplay
[edit]Ponies can be customized by players for all aspects of their appearance, trade horses with other players, and can train their horse for competition against other players in races and "pony trick championships" if they have a Nintendo DS or Nintendo Wii through "single cart play", which allows players with only one game cartridge to play multiplayer with friends.[1][2] Twelve breeds of horse are available, and each different horse created has its own personality.[1] The Nintendo DS version allows players to use the built in microphone to talk to their horse and have it respond to their voice.[1] Accessories can also be chosen for the horse, and custom ones can also be created.[2] Part of the simulation is also feeding and grooming the horse.[2] Players can also take the horse through various landscapes and trails, take screenshots of wildlife along the way, and unlock various hidden game content.[2]
Development
[edit]The original "Pony Friends" was published by Eidos, but after its acquisition by Square Enix, the title was published under the new owners name.[3] The game was first announced at Gamecom 2009 in a joint Eidos-Square Enix conference.[2][4] Horse riding has been improved to become more intuitive compared to the original title.[1] Mat Bettinson, Business Development Manager for Tantalus Media, commented on an article at gamindustry.biz related to game marketing versus reviews and their influence on game sales; he stated that publisher Eidos commissioned an ad for Pony Friends 2 and was of a very high quality, despite assertions in the article that "outsiders" to the gaming industry rarely made good advertisements.[5]
Reception
[edit]Digital Spy compared the game unfavorably to other titles due for Christmas 2009, saying it was a very niche game geared only toward "six year old pony fanatics", and that others would find it boring.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "HAVE A PERFECT PONY AS YOUR BEST FRIEND WITH PONY FRIENDS 2". IGN. 2010-01-27. Archived from the original on 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ a b c d e "SQUARE ENIX CONFIRMS LINE-UP FOR GAMESCOM 2009". IGN. 2009-07-29. Archived from the original on 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ Spencer (2010-01-26). "Pony Friends 2 Brought To You By Square Enix". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2016-04-17. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ Ben Gilbert (2009-07-29). "Square Enix and Eidos announce joint lineup for Gamescom 2009". Engadget. Archived from the original on 2016-04-26. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ Matt Martin (2009-11-16). "Marketing influences game revenue three times more than high scores". gameindustry.biz. Archived from the original on 2016-04-17. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ^ Mark Langshaw (2009-11-24). "'Pony Friends 2' (DS)". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2016-04-06.