Underplayed Gems

Crying Pony (2023)

Crying Pony cover
Developer
CreSpirit
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 54 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, hand-drawn 2D side-scroller where the line between nightmare and reality blurs, with deliberate exploration and puzzle-solving under a constant threat.

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What players say

Players praise the disturbing art and atmosphere, but split on the gameplay: some find the 2-3 hour story compelling with a devastating ending, while others say it is padded with repetitive locations and cheap enemy spawns. The single ending disappoints many who wished for a good outcome.

Screenshots

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