A delightfully fun and moody game that improves on its predecessor Pony Island by having more story substance and more unique gameplay mechanics. It's an extra fun treat for those steeped in all the different genres, game mechanics, and experiences videogames offer. While on the surface it may seem like mere references or in-jokes, the use of different genres and (sort of) parodic characters/narratives is used to create novel gameplay beyond "I recognize that thing."