Pony Platforming Project

Pony Platforming Project is a platform styled game created by Marcusmaximus. The game is currently available as a demo on their site, it has had some updates since its release however there are still bugs and gliches within the game, as well as this, the games current title may change in the future.

Development
Since the game was released on Oct 23rd, 2011 the game has had many updates and fixes since. On Nov 23rd, 2011, the first major update was realeased, while many gliches and bugs are still there, they added few extra fetaures, these include:


 * Music some made by OrangeFroBro.,


 * Changed the look of the main menu title screen

They also added a unique feature where by pressing SHIFT you would change from Applejack into Rarity, however this feature was very buggy causing the game to become virtually impossible to play.
 * Added a small boss fight on the far right of the map,

The next major update was realeased on Nov 27th, 2011, here many things were fixed and lots of new content was added, the list below shows these new features:


 * An Options menu has been added.


 * "Reverse Bucking" option: makes AJ kick backwards instead of forwards.


 * Quality option - to speed up the game on slower PCs in exchange for more pixelated graphics.


 * C is now an extra jump button


 * Y is now an extra attack button, for those who have German keyboards.


 * Rarity is much less buggy.


 * Rarity's Telekinesis move now knocks apples off trees.


 * Rarity can be used against the boss.


 * Switching characters while being hit should no longer kill the crap out of you. I still wouldn't recommend it, though.

- Apples picked up will heal you all the way to 5 with the Golden Heart item, instead of stopping at 3.
 * Items now carry through to the boss.

However, due to memory issues, a couple of NEW bugs have surfaced:


 * Pausing doesn't work


 * The Ninja Gaiden joke ending is glitched - you still hear the music, but the screen is all red.

Gameplay/Features
Due to the this game being a demo, there isn't a main goal other than controlling Applejack around the stage testing all the features the game has to offer, however since the Nov 23rd update Applejack can now aim to reach the far right side of the map to enter the boss stage.

As well as this, the update added the unique feature off adding Rarity into the game which the player can switch to at any time by clicking the SHIFT key. Depending on who you play will effect the way you...

As Applejack

While as Applejack, when you press the X key you will buck in the direction you are facing (unless you have reverse bucking activated which will do the same in the opposite direction) if she gets into contact with an enemy or any fallen apples they will fly off screen and will ricoche off any trees or enemy they collide into trees and other enemy's.

Applejack also has the ability to run by double tapping the arrow key in the direction you want to run, while running, you can do a tackle attack which can be done by pressing the X key while running, however you will stop running afterwards.

As Rarity

When you play as Rarity, pressing the X key will fire a projectile from Rarity's horn, if the horn collides into an enemy will stun them leaving them open to a jump attack part from the birds which will fly off after contact. Rarity has three versions of this attack, the standard which is just pressing the X key which shoots the projectile after a short delay, a faster attack which is done when Rarity presses the X key while the down key is being hold causing the projectile to fire without the delay. Raritys last attack is a Telekinesis attack which can allow her to knock apples out of trees by holding Up + X keys, however this attack is useless against enemy's leaving Rarity defenseless during the attack.

Regardless who you play, they both share the same basic 3 heart life system where if she is hit three times, she will be knocked out causing you to reset from the beginning from the level.

Trixie Shop

While exploring the map, there is a chance you can find Trixie's shop where Applejack can buy one of the power-ups to help her, however you can only buy one at a time and once you exit the shop, Trixie will disappear for awhile. Below is a list of each item available so far:

 Enemies 

On your journey you will have a chance to run into several enemy's who will try to stop you from reaching your goal. Due to this being a demo, not all the enemy's have been created and therefore there are only two main enemy's in the whole game. Below is a short table about each enemy:

Boss Battle

If Applejack manages to reach the far right of the stage, she will end up in a battle with the "Understandably Upset Parent, Mrs. Owlbear". In this battle, Applejack will have three life's which goes down after all her hearts are gone, when all the life's have gone, you will end with the game over screen and reset from the title screen. The main battle consists of hitting Mrs. Owlbear's main weak spot while avoiding her attacks and backup consisting of regular Owlbears. Once Mrs Owlbear has been defeated, the game ends and you get two options, either to return to the title screen or re-do the boss battle however this option is bugged and sends you back to the title screen.

Holiday Special
On Dec 11, 2011, Marcusmaximus released a Christmas edition of the demo game which included many extra features as well as updated versions of some content such as improving Trixie's shop and adding a basic story arc.

The game starts off with Applejack witnessing Santa Claus and his reindeer crash in mid-flight, this starts the game where you set off to the crash site to rescue him. At the beginning however, you have an option to help one of the crashed reindeers who later turns out to be Rudoulf who becomes a playable character by pressing the SHIFT key. Like in the demo who you play as effects the way they can get around the map.

 As Applejack 

Applejack plays the same as the previous game using the X key to buck in the direction your facing and having a charge attack by pressing the X key after running.

As Rudoluf

While as Rudoluf, he can attack the same as Applejack by using the X key to attack with his attnlers and a charge attack by running first and then pressing the X key afterwards. However, unlike Applejack, if the player continues to tap the X key after the first charge, they can continue the charge attack for infinite. Also, Rudoluf has the ability to fly by first running and then holding the Z/C key, this will lift Ruldolf into the air until the key is released.

Also when you buy the Ruby-Quartz Clown Nose, Rudolf main attack will now be replaced with a ranged beam attack allowing him to hit enemy's from afar, however this will overwrite his normal attacks.

Stages

There are three main stages in this game compared to the original demo, the first stage is a basic stage where Applejack can meet Rudolf, buy power ups and gets a chance to run into the main enemy's and see how to beat them.

Once you reach the far right you enter the second stage where you start in a windy vally, at certain points the wind will blow in one direction causing Applejack to move in that direction inceasing her chances to fall off the platforms, unless she has the Magic Anchor power up.

Finally the boss stage, will take you to a main platform where you face a Windigo where you have to attack it at the right moment while fighting the same current from the last stage. When you defeat the Windigo for the first time, the Windigo sends you into the sky where you can control Applejack in the air with the arrow keys, as the the battle, its the same as the last round.

Once you defeat the Windigoes, you will meet Santa Claus which will show one of the two endings which depends on if you found Rudolf or not.

Cutie Mart

While exploring the map, there is a chance you can find Trixie's shop, however is now being run by the Cutie Mark Crusaders with Scootaloo sells the items while Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle run the PNN News. While here, Applejack can buy one of the power-ups to help her. Below is a list of each item available so far:

 Enemies 

On your journey you will have a chance to run into several enemy's who will try to stop you from reaching your goal. Below is a short table about each enemy:

External link(s)

 * Game Website
 * Original Demo
 * Holiday Special
 * Ponychan Thread