AdventureFit check
Is Crying Pony worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror fans who want a 2D side-scrolling adventure
- Players who prefer story progression through nightmare exploration
- Players drawn to hand-drawn artwork with subdued colors and dark atmospheres
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who dislike stories built around repeated returns to a nightmare may bounce off the central cycle.
- Players seeking bright, high-contrast visuals may hit a wall with the subdued colors and dark presentation.
- Players looking for a setting separate from family danger may not fit the story's focus on Michael and his daughter.
Our take on Crying Pony
The bounce point is the repeated nightmare cycle: players who want a straightforward journey through a stable setting may lose interest when the story returns Michael to the nightmare and lets its corruption spread into reality. The subdued visual treatment may also deter those seeking a brighter presentation.
What is Crying Pony?
Crying Pony is a 2D side-scrolling horror adventure about Michael, who is awakened from a nightmare by his daughter before being drawn back into the same cycle.
As the nightmare's corruption crosses into reality, its monsters move closer to the waking world and Michael's daughter becomes involved. Exploration within the nightmare gradually advances the story and reveals more about the nature of the evil. The game uses hand-drawn 2D artwork with subdued colors and restrained contrast to create a gloomy, dark setting. Lighting changes between situations to support the horror atmosphere as the boundaries between dreams and reality begin to break down. The story follows Michael's attempt to escape the nightmare with his daughter.
How Crying Pony plays
- 01Hand-drawn visual style
- Subdued colors and restrained contrast create a gloomy presentation across the nightmare.
- 02Narrative exploration
- Exploring the nightmare advances the plot and gradually reveals the nature of the evil.
- 03Situation-based lighting
- Different lighting arrangements contribute to the horror atmosphere in each situation.
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Crying Pony: platforms & release
Is Crying Pony worth it?
It is worth it if: horror fans who want a 2D side-scrolling adventure. Skip it if: players who dislike stories built around repeated returns to a nightmare may bounce off the central cycle.
Where can I download Crying Pony?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Crying Pony's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Crying Pony on?
Windows only.
