My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Adventure

My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2006
GenreAdventure
DeveloperWebfoot
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesMy Little Pony
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow is an adventure game developed by Webfoot and published by THQ.

It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer. Among the 54 GBA adventure games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

It is part of the My Little Pony series. The series also appears on other systems with My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party (DS). Webfoot also made Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II, Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku and Dragon Ball GT: Transformation for the GBA.

My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow FAQ

When did My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow come out on the GBA?

My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.

Who made My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow?

It was developed by Webfoot and published by THQ.

Is My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow multiplayer?

No. My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow is a single-player game.

How long does My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow take to play?

As an adventure game, My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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