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==Reactions and Popularity== | ==Reactions and Popularity== | ||
In spite of the Luna Games having a simple design and appearing like an average indie horror game, the series has garnered a large following from individuals within and even outside the MLP fandom. Yet, with such high attention, the perception towards these games is generally mixed with some who liked | In spite of the Luna Games having a simple design and appearing like an average indie horror game, the series has garnered a large following from individuals within and even outside the MLP fandom. Yet, with such high attention, the perception towards these games is generally mixed with some who liked them and others that felt otherwise about the games. | ||
On one hand, people praised the series for being a nice addition to the horror genre within their fanbase. To show their enjoyment of the series, some have made fanart and even fangames (see the below examples) which vary from sincerity to be satirical. There were even fanfictions made based on the series with some examples being "Stay Awake Little Fillies" and "Lost History of Equestria." | On one hand, people praised the series for being a nice addition to the horror genre within their fanbase. To show their enjoyment of the series, some have made fanart and even fangames (see the below examples) which vary from sincerity to be satirical. There were even fanfictions made based on the series with some examples being "Stay Awake Little Fillies" and "Lost History of Equestria." These people, usually look past the rudimentary design and compliment certain aspects such as the fact that the Luna model was custom made or how the games created an illusion of sentience within the PC such as how the 1st game added files after each subsequent replay of it. The Equestria Daily website also had a [https://forums.equestriadaily.com/index.php?/topic/38937-does-anybody-remember-luna-game/ thread] in which some bronies discussed if they recalled the series and their overall thoughts on it. | ||
Yet, on the other hand, some felt that Luna Game is just like any other free horror game that could be found on sites like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itch.io Itch.io]: A cheap horror experience that ends with unsurprising jumpscares and nothing more than that. In other words, the presentation and execution were criticized especially considering the rudimentary designs of the games, story, and being poked fun | Yet, on the other hand, some felt that Luna Game is just like any other free horror game that could be found on sites like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itch.io Itch.io]: A cheap horror experience that ends with unsurprising jumpscares and nothing more than that. In other words, the presentation and execution were criticized especially considering the rudimentary designs of the games, story, and being poked fun at for trying to take itself seriously. Aside from the gameplay itself, there was also a concern that spawned having to do with the possibility that the 1st game could harm computers. For instance, [https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Sethisto Sethisto], founder of Equestria Daily and a moderator of [https://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Furaffinity Fur Affinity], was worried about Luna Game because he was notified that it duplicated text files and [[screamer]] images, leading him to believe that it was some form of a virus. As such, he banned any games posted to Equestria Daily that included Luna Game. However, he would later apologize and write a statement that rescinded the ban after finding out that what he was concerned about was not true (see [[Luna Game#Trivia|Trivia]] and [[Luna Game#Virus Information|Virus Information]] below). | ||
===Fanmade Luna Games=== | ===Fanmade Luna Games=== | ||
====Luna Game 5 (Fanmade version)==== | ====Luna Game 5 (Fanmade version)==== | ||
Released in February 2012; like all the other games in the series, the player will start as Princess Luna who is immediately told to hold shift to run. The song "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUw_ij8-xNU Call Upon the Seaponies (EuroSHOOBEDOO Mix)]" by Eurobeat Brony will play until the player encounters [https://mlp.fandom.com/wiki/Angel#:~:text=Angel%2C%20or%20Angel%20Bunny%2C%20is,played%20simultaneously%20with%20instrumental%20jingles. Angel] the Bunny. If the player gets close to him, he will run off while the exclamation sound effect from Metal Gear Solid plays. The player is teleported to another area where it is nighttime, with the song "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN4g8idFXig Luna's Anthem]" by Michael A. playing. The player has to collect nine bunnies, but while doing so, the player will come across a pit. Luckily, it is covered so the player can not fall in it. But when the 8th bunny is collected, the pit opens and the player has to jump into it. | Released in February 2012; like all the other games in the series, the player will start as Princess Luna who is immediately told to hold shift to run. The song "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUw_ij8-xNU Call Upon the Seaponies (EuroSHOOBEDOO Mix)]" by Eurobeat Brony will play until the player encounters [https://mlp.fandom.com/wiki/Angel#:~:text=Angel%2C%20or%20Angel%20Bunny%2C%20is,played%20simultaneously%20with%20instrumental%20jingles. Angel] the Bunny. If the player gets close to him, he will run off while the exclamation sound effect from Metal Gear Solid plays. The player is teleported to another area where it is nighttime, with the song "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN4g8idFXig Luna's Anthem]" by Michael A. playing. The player has to collect nine bunnies, but while doing so, the player will come across a pit. Luckily, it is covered so the player can not fall in it. But when the 8th bunny is collected, the pit opens and the player has to jump into it. | ||
When Luna jumps into the pit, the final bunny is found, but it is red instead of white. When Luna collects it, the music stops and a passage will open with Pinkie Pie's silhouette seen | When Luna jumps into the pit, the final bunny is found, but it is red instead of white. When Luna collects it, the music stops and a passage will open with Pinkie Pie's silhouette seen in the doorway. When Luna enters, Shadow ponies will roam around and the sky turns red. A witch's cry (taken from Left 4 Dead) can be heard and static flickers as creepy music play in the background. Upon the static appearing, the shadow ponies will be revealed. They are revealed as Pinkie Pie, Twilight Sparkle, [https://mlp.fandom.com/wiki/Noteworthy Noteworthy], [https://mlp.fandom.com/wiki/Derpy Derpy Hooves], and [https://mlp.fandom.com/wiki/Lyra_Heartstrings Lyra Heartstrings]. | ||
The audio will begin to shift to sounds of rabid eating (the track from The White Chamber used in 0's demo) and the camera begins to scroll after Luna has proceeded for a little bit. The player will have to make Luna run so she can keep up with the camera. If you fail to keep up, a Pinkie Pie screamer will appear with the same scream as Luna Game 3 when Luna awakens, prompting the game to close. | The audio will begin to shift to sounds of rabid eating (the track from The White Chamber used in 0's demo) and the camera begins to scroll after Luna has proceeded for a little bit. The player will have to make Luna run so she can keep up with the camera. If you fail to keep up, a Pinkie Pie screamer will appear with the same scream as Luna Game 3 when Luna awakens, prompting the game to close. | ||
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===On YouTube=== | ===On YouTube=== | ||
The Luna Games has quite the prominence on [[YouTube]]. YouTubers big and small have played through the series and sometimes provide their thoughts on the game. Some examples include YouTuber ''LaurenzSide'' (one who has over a million subscribers) and ''WhiteHawke'' | The Luna Games has quite the prominence on [[YouTube]]. YouTubers big and small have played through the series and sometimes provide their thoughts on the game. Some examples include YouTuber ''LaurenzSide'' (one who has over a million subscribers) and ''WhiteHawke'' who have made full Let's Plays on all the games including some of the fan games. The series was especially given attention by YouTubers who are solely dedicated to playing horror games such as ''LuigiKid'' and ''RiskRim''. Even one of the biggest YouTubers, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most-subscribed_YouTube_channels PewDiePie], played through the series in his typical style of comedy when it comes to scary games. | ||
Yet, the Luna Games are not just known by Let's Players as it has also branched out into the attention of channels that do "Top 10" lists. For example, YouTuber ''Top 10 Gaming'' made a video that is mainly focused on Luna Game titled "Scariest Gaming Creepypastas - Luna Game." In another instance, a YouTuber called ''Tats TopVideos'', | Yet, the Luna Games are not just known by Let's Players as it has also branched out into the attention of channels that do "Top 10" lists. For example, YouTuber ''Top 10 Gaming'' made a video that is mainly focused on Luna Game titled "Scariest Gaming Creepypastas - Luna Game." In another instance, a YouTuber called ''Tats TopVideos'', is now more focused on content related to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCP_Foundation SCP Foundation] FANDOM included Luna Game as the 18th scariest gaming creepypasta on his "Top 22 Gaming Creepypastas" list (starts at 4:42). | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* This is currently the [[Special:LongPages|second-largest game-related | * This is currently the [[Special:LongPages|'''second-largest page''']] for game-related application behind the Japanese screamer website [[Lomando.com]] on this wiki. | ||
*As mentioned earlier, the creator of the series was revealed to be Ceremi, which was first discussed on a [[wikipedia:4chan|4chan]] thread, which can be found [http://web.archive.org/web/20160412161711/https://desustorage.org/mlp/thread/26736308/ here]. | *As mentioned earlier, the creator of the series was revealed to be Ceremi, which was first discussed on a [[wikipedia:4chan|4chan]] thread, which can be found [http://web.archive.org/web/20160412161711/https://desustorage.org/mlp/thread/26736308/ here]. | ||
*Although the series was initially posted on the aforementioned Equestria Daily website, it had its own website called "lunagame.net" which was launched on July 18, 2012. Although it is now defunct as of 2015, it contained information on current updates related to the creator and the series. | *Although the series was initially posted on the aforementioned Equestria Daily website, it had its own website called "lunagame.net" which was launched on July 18, 2012. Although it is now defunct as of 2015, it contained information on current updates related to the creator and the series. | ||
