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Nintendo DS · Adventure / Puzzle

My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreAdventure, Puzzle
DeveloperWebfoot Technologies
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesMy Little Pony
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party is an adventure game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Webfoot Technologies and published by THQ. It blends adventure and puzzle elements.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

It is part of the My Little Pony series. The series also appears on other systems with My Little Pony: Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow (GBA). Webfoot Technologies also made American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 DS 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: Pinkie Pie's Party 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: Pinkie Pie's Party gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

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My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party FAQ

When did My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party come out on the DS?

My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party?

It was developed by Webfoot Technologies and published by THQ.

Is My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party multiplayer?

No. My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party is a single-player game.

How long does My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party take to play?

As an adventure game, My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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