{"author_link":"\/author\/danman9914\/","author_name":"Danman9914","author_uid":"30580","comments":[{"author_name":"mtinkerhess","author_uid":"20708","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 1:35am","epoch":1418002200,"text":"Nice atmosphere. I like the sound in the background and the different kinds of distortion on the graphics. I wasn't totally sure that the game was over. Gameplay was super simple but it did its job."},{"author_name":"Danman9914","author_uid":"30580","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:16am","epoch":1418004660,"text":"@mtinkerhess Thanks! I actually just got in a new ending probably right after you played it. It's better I think."},{"author_name":"jsspiegel","author_uid":"11418","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 3:40am","epoch":1418009700,"text":"Well that was... quite an experience. A moody masterpiece in weirdness. Five stars!"},{"author_name":"Xenolupus","author_uid":"38981","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 3:41am","epoch":1418009760,"text":"I doubt a lot of people will get past the start screen.  I was about to give up, so I watched the credits and Wala! It worked.  Then... well you'll have to see for yourself."},{"author_name":"pixelguff","author_uid":"34978","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 3:41am","epoch":1418009760,"text":"I really liked this. Got to the ending after a lot of confusion. :)"},{"author_name":"squirrel","author_uid":"44065","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 4:32am","epoch":1418012820,"text":"Not what I expected (obviously), but that was a fun way to approach the theme. Nice game and interesting concept (though it got really creepy in some parts :D )."},{"author_name":"Jhandsy","author_uid":"30895","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 4:34am","epoch":1418012940,"text":"Really cool! Tons of twists and turns. I only wish the pony jumping gameplay was a bit more appealing."},{"author_name":"scias","author_uid":"26961","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 4:34am","epoch":1418012940,"text":"One of the most entertaining games I've played so far. I'd love to see a complete version of this with more variations and hidden secrets. Good luck in the competition!"},{"author_name":"Recursiveanomaly","author_uid":"18179","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 4:34am","epoch":1418012940,"text":"Well that escalated quickly..."},{"author_name":"spacedoubt","author_uid":"39200","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 4:58am","epoch":1418014380,"text":"Well. My head just exploded. Thank you for that."},{"author_name":"Paperscraps","author_uid":"43555","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 5:00am","epoch":1418014500,"text":"This was great. Made me laugh at the end. Well done sir."},{"author_name":"Mincemeat","author_uid":"36748","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 5:04am","epoch":1418014740,"text":"uhhh, I'm confused... but it's cool I guess?"},{"author_name":"Danman9914","author_uid":"30580","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 5:07am","epoch":1418014920,"text":"@Mincemeat Did you reach the end? You will know"},{"author_name":"victorafael","author_uid":"46310","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 5:38am","epoch":1418016780,"text":"I... I wasn't expecting that! :P\r<br\/>\r<br\/>So many things to see and try... And I'm not even sure that I own my soul anymore!\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Nice game!"},{"author_name":"anokta","author_uid":"13553","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 1:13pm","epoch":1418044080,"text":"extremely creepy in a good way! loved everything about it. no negative comments except for the description, which almost made me skip playing it. :)"},{"author_name":"sirival","author_uid":"29447","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 1:18pm","epoch":1418044380,"text":"Wow that was amazing! Reminded me of the weirdness of Year Walk! Well done - 5 stars"},{"author_name":"RyanNielson","author_uid":"13891","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 1:25pm","epoch":1418044800,"text":"I honestly have no idea what I just played, but I kept playing anyway. Super interesting piece of work, and I loved the visuals. I wouldn't say it was an interesting use of the theme, but it technically was one one screen so I'll give you that."},{"author_name":"ThatNaughtyPanda","author_uid":"45287","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:47pm","epoch":1418082120,"text":"I... what...\r<br\/>That was interesting, lol. It took me quite off guard."},{"author_name":"Valon","author_uid":"43846","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:47pm","epoch":1418082120,"text":"It was awesome. Great job!"},{"author_name":"folmerkelly","author_uid":"15353","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:49pm","epoch":1418082240,"text":"This was super fun. Took me longer than I'd care to admit to figure out what was going on. really awesome work!"},{"author_name":"Ellian","author_uid":"7701","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:57pm","epoch":1418082720,"text":"Ahahah what the fuck, I loved it. Congrats, that was surprisingly unexpected :D"},{"author_name":"cmdr","author_uid":"45286","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 8:02am","epoch":1418111820,"text":"Amazing game. Totally unexpected. Great work with the UI. :D"},{"author_name":"AdventureIslands","author_uid":"11391","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 12:13pm","epoch":1418126880,"text":"Managed to reach the very end, nice work! I should have guessed from the description that there is more to the game than meets the eye. Great sounds and mood."},{"author_name":"wer2chosen","author_uid":"43767","time":"Dec 10, 2014 @ 1:42am","epoch":1418175420,"text":"I kept clicking start game, but I would get white snow pattern, then back to menu."},{"author_name":"Robber","author_uid":"29159","time":"Dec 10, 2014 @ 2:09am","epoch":1418177040,"text":"same here didn't get the game to start (also the fixed startmenu option, dunno if that was a joke, just said start game temporary unavailable, ill be back.."},{"author_name":"Danman9914","author_uid":"30580","time":"Dec 10, 2014 @ 2:14am","epoch":1418177340,"text":"@wer2chosen\r<br\/>That is intentional. Check out the options menu ;)\r<br\/>\r<br\/>@Robber\r<br\/>Try watching the credits"},{"author_name":"Murchurl","author_uid":"44531","time":"Dec 10, 2014 @ 7:43am","epoch":1418197080,"text":"Quite a weird entry i must admit. But still worth playing, nice job!"},{"author_name":"Robber","author_uid":"29159","time":"Dec 10, 2014 @ 8:07pm","epoch":1418241720,"text":"yeah thanx, ok definitly sick as *@#! props!!"},{"author_name":"Nuclear Napalm","author_uid":"38866","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 5:40am","epoch":1418276100,"text":"That was...unexpected! Really cool twist! Good job!"},{"author_name":"mrexcessive","author_uid":"20788","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 1:50pm","epoch":1418305500,"text":"Haha.. That is strange, and maybe you are the devil.  Nice sounds and atmosphere.  I want my pony!"},{"author_name":"OddballDave","author_uid":"11892","time":"Dec 14, 2014 @ 5:32pm","epoch":1418578020,"text":"What did I just play?! I think it took my soul... And I liked it :)"},{"author_name":"Omiya Games","author_uid":"20557","time":"Dec 19, 2014 @ 11:43pm","epoch":1419032280,"text":"Yay, art(?) game!  Glad to see something this crazy and off-the-wall to show up on Ludum Dare.  I love seeing people go all weird on us."},{"author_name":"VikingWarriors","author_uid":"37443","time":"Dec 20, 2014 @ 9:02pm","epoch":1419109020,"text":"GOTY 2014"},{"author_name":"Nova 6","author_uid":"44163","time":"Dec 20, 2014 @ 9:38pm","epoch":1419111180,"text":"Err. Weird. How do I start playing? I toggled even the &quot;Fix start menu&quot;-function. :\/"},{"author_name":"Danman9914","author_uid":"30580","time":"Dec 20, 2014 @ 11:16pm","epoch":1419117060,"text":"@Nova 6\r<br\/>Try watching the credits ;)"},{"author_name":"hundredhundred","author_uid":"42294","time":"Dec 21, 2014 @ 6:49am","epoch":1419144240,"text":"Interesting atmosphere, totally did not expect it to be a creepy game ahaha. I thought i was going to get more of the pony happy vibe : ). Gameplay wise i enjoyed the mysterious element of trying to proceed further however i was stuck at one point with the red screen with the continuous beeping, im not sure if that was meant to be the end or if there was more things to solve beyond. The game left me hanging in a confused state. Overall innovative entry great job"},{"author_name":"zompi","author_uid":"18112","time":"Dec 21, 2014 @ 12:28pm","epoch":1419164580,"text":"I have no idea what's going on, even in the menu screen. I got to the moment when the game want me to surrender... Well, it was moody but I can't understand the idea ^^&quot;\r<br\/>Anyway, mood, theme and that creepy atmosphere... that was great."},{"author_name":"Danman9914","author_uid":"30580","time":"Dec 21, 2014 @ 5:28pm","epoch":1419182580,"text":"@hundredhundred\r<br\/>@zompi\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Perhaps I should have posted a guide. You did not reach the end!"},{"author_name":"Danman9914","author_uid":"30580","time":"Dec 21, 2014 @ 5:38pm","epoch":1419183180,"text":"I just added a link for a guide!"},{"author_name":"glaze_96","author_uid":"46004","time":"Dec 21, 2014 @ 11:01pm","epoch":1419202560,"text":"Nice one! Love to explore these kinds of games ^^"},{"author_name":"hbocao","author_uid":"25980","time":"Dec 23, 2014 @ 2:47am","epoch":1419302520,"text":"I wasn't expecting to be scared by a game about ponies. haha Awesome job!"},{"author_name":"Chaoseed","author_uid":"1161","time":"Dec 25, 2014 @ 2:17pm","epoch":1419516720,"text":"Okay, I get it; the player is stuck in the physical world, tormented by obstacles (gates) which represent their own desires, but ultimately they can break free of the cycle of karma and reach enlightenment.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>I'm just kidding. (Or am I?) In all seriousness, this was quite fun to play. ;) You definitely get max points for Mood. However, I kinda felt like there wasn't exactly a point to it. It reminded me of Misadventure, which is a great game because it has a story and justification for everything (a simple one, but consistent). This just seemed like a bunch of horrible-ish stuff for the sake of being horrible-ish. Which is fine, but the reason I comment is that I feel like there's potential for even more. ;)\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Maybe I shouldn't be playing this on Christmas morning..."},{"author_name":"pht59x","author_uid":"36239","time":"Dec 25, 2014 @ 4:23pm","epoch":1419524280,"text":"I managed to go into &quot;OPTIONS &amp; HELP&quot;. Bad luck, I couldn't go into the &quot;CREDITS&quot; no &quot;START GAME&quot;. There must be a problem somewhere."},{"author_name":"t4u","author_uid":"34334","time":"Dec 25, 2014 @ 10:57pm","epoch":1419547920,"text":"Doesnt work for me. I press play and nothing happens."},{"author_name":"Impmaster","author_uid":"25036","time":"Dec 26, 2014 @ 3:16pm","epoch":1419606660,"text":"wtf i have no clue what went on but it looked cool"},{"author_name":"Steven Colling","author_uid":"7211","time":"Dec 26, 2014 @ 8:17pm","epoch":1419624720,"text":"I really enjoyed this one and respective its style and atmosphere one of my favorites so far! Very good job on the glitchiness."},{"author_name":"Dans17","author_uid":"22050","time":"Dec 27, 2014 @ 1:57am","epoch":1419645120,"text":"Definitely one of the most unique entries!"},{"author_name":"DrGeraud","author_uid":"18891","time":"Dec 28, 2014 @ 12:55am","epoch":1419727800,"text":"That was crazy, and cool, and crazy."},{"author_name":"Madball","author_uid":"8370","time":"Dec 28, 2014 @ 4:04pm","epoch":1419782340,"text":"Completely stunning! Is there only one ending? I can expect anything from this game."}],"images":["ld31\/30580-3b67cd0703e9e48ae1ae4ea821dec2a9.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/danman9914.itch.io\/pony-island","text":"Web"},{"url":"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ityVG5tOTEekyTAWwRhQsdOLtVgVjXyDQSZI4Eo97Xg\/edit?usp=sharing","text":"Guide"},{"url":"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/folderview?id=0B9ym2i30PkUZRVk5ang5bjB3VXc&amp;usp=sharing","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"14407","g_author":"30580","g_event":"LD31","g_eventkey":"26","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"14437","g_title":"Pony Island","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"153","g_commentcount":"49","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/30580-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"Frolick along the rolling green hills of Pony Island! Continuously jump over gates in this immersive and challenging experience! If you happen to hit a gate, just insert your soul and you can keep playing!:D\r\n\r\nThis game has been rigorously tested by the many many employees of Systemtech Incorporated, but if you happen to find any bugs please let us know!\r\n\r\nThank you for playing! I am not the devil! :D\r\n\r\n***I just added a guide for people who get stuck! Check it out if you can't figure out how to proceed.","title":"Pony Island"}