The Equestria Gaming Arcade: Flashpoint Edition

Hi! I dunno about you, but I think it's about time for another one of those patented, old-timey Unfashionably Late Equestria Gaming Dot Net Posts. Man, remember those? Feels like it was just... uh, the last post. And the one before that. And the one before that. Can't forget the one before that either...
...Anyway, so when Adobe Flash kicked the bucket a few years ago, the Arcade went with it. While we've tried keeping it going with Ruffle, a Flash Player emulator, a very sizeable chunk of pony games are currently incompatible with it and will continue to be for the time being.
Luckily, though, there's an excellent alternative!
BlueMaxima's Flashpoint, to paraphrase the website, is a preservation project dedicated to not just Flash games, but also content from older formats like Shockwave and a whole host of more modern ones. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the project's contributors, they boast a whopping 150,000 games preserved, all ready to be rediscovered in the comfort of one very user friendly program! I'd recommend checking out the website linked above if you're new to Flashpoint, as they can explain things a lot better than I can!
So, what does this all have to do with the Arcade? Two things: first and foremost, that 150,000 preserved games just so happens to include all but 9 of the games from our collection (check below the break for a list)! Secondly, one of the key features of Flashpoint is the ability for users to curate and distribute "playlists" of games, which allows us to provide an Equestria Gaming Arcade playlist!
Importing the playlist is super simple! From the games tab, just hit "import playlist" at the bottom of the tab and select the EQGArcade file once you have it downloaded. Then you'll be right back to playing pony games like it's still 2012! Happy horsegaming!

EQG Catchup - FNF Megapost



Friday Night Funkin', for the  of you who are unaware of it's existance, is a unique and entertaining music rhythm game that will put your musical knowledge and reflexes to the test. You get to play to a range of Funkin' music tracks while trying to earn the highest possible score.

Now with the help of mods, you can ponify the game, play custom scenarios, tracks, and make it even more fun! The list of them is quite lengthy, so be prepared for your computer to explode the moment you click to read more

We were going to wait until the April 2022 update to post this, but since that doesn't appear to be coming anytime soon, I felt we may as well post about it while the game is still relevant.

Slaughter Horse 2

Have you ever wanted to take on the role of a evil murderous horse? Then this is the game for you! Slaughter Horse 2 is a game of strategy, deception and skill in which your goal is to slaughter all the members of the Town Council before they have a chance to raise an alarm. You must use your wits and cunning to outsmart your opponents, while also keeping your sanity in check and acting as innocent as possible.
"Craft fiendish and irresistible cakes, drop in on the townsfolk and murder them, gaslight innocent ponies into doubting their own innocence, kidnap victims and lock them in your basement - they will probably try and barter for their lives with information. Hopeless, of course."
The game is a prequel to the grimdark mobile game "Slaughter Horse" and based on the classic Werewolf game, but with it's own unique twists! The game is shockingly complex, well polished and constantly updated. If you're interested, you can check it out here on Steam!
Element of Justice is a short game by Soft Lava where you take on the role of Octavia, who must seek and try to put right the wrongs done to her. The game is heavily inspired by LISA the painful, with a strong emphasis on narrative - consequences carry seamlessly between story and combat. 
The game uses traditional RPG Maker battles and turn-based combat, features excellent spritework, a great soundtrack, and a solid story with different endings based on how you respond to the various circumstances. There are also numerous secrets to discover throughout the game.
I'm going to have to put a strong content warning on this one, but if that doesn't scare you, I'd definitely recommend you give it a play through!

Ponies Vs Changelings - Release Trailer

The changelings have invaded Ponyville in this fast-paced "Plants Vs Zombies" parody game, and the only thing that can stop them are the mane 6 and their clones! With the mane 6's attacks ranging from a zappy lazer thingie to apul, our heroines must use all of their power to destroy everything that crosses their path. Each attack is most effective under certain conditions, so you'll need to think fast and constantly place your poners to stop the onslaught of changelings in their tracks.
Download this game today to save Equestria and show the Changelings where they can stick their invasion attempts!

EQG Game Catchup Post (LITE) - Mostly Racing Edition

We have three new games and projects to share with you this week, featuring racing, racing, and Spike.

 Before we begin though and, for those who are curious, we still have a big backlog of games to cover, as well as a handful of horror/creepy titles that we'll save for Halloween. We also have a ton of FNF mods that we were hoping to merge into a massive compilation post when the game's new update came out, (but the update was not released on the date given by the FNF developers, and it's already been months with no word on when that's coming out) but we may have to publish the post early!

We try to keep on top of all the games, but sometimes a project might slip through the cracks. If you've got a project you're working on, please feel free to reach out to us!
With that out of the way, let's get started!

MareQuest

What exactly is "MareQuest"? First and foremost, you play as a mare. But don't get stuck on the idea of being a mare: you are also a pony, with cool abilities you can unlock as you progress through the game. You live in a land filled with other mares. Each mare has their own randomly generated personality, dialogue and style. The goal of the game is to help your mare friends become the best mares they can be. You can customize your mare to be as unique as you want, with options including wearing socks or not, and wearing a hat or not. 
As you progress through the game, you will unlock more abilities, also known as "mare perks". There are over 9 mare perks in the game, including ones like "fly faster" and "make poofy clouds". Some abilities are more useful than others, but each will help you towards your quest of befriending mares, while also helping you push back the Shadow Horses. Will you be able to stop this evil, or will you instead show off your sick dance moves at the Poni Poni Club? The choice is yours!
Play the game here!
The game is now also available on Steam