My Little Pony - Crystal Princess - The Runaway Rainbow (USA)

Whether you’re a first-time player or returning to this classic GBA adventure after years, these tips will help you track down the runaway rainbow and unlock all of the game’s hidden content. First, master the basic controls: use the D-pad to move your pony across overworld and platforming sections, press the A button to interact with NPCs, collect items, and jump, and use B to cancel actions or exit menus. When exploring each new region of Ponyville, always talk to every NPC pony you encounter — many will give you critical hints about where to find missing crystal shards, which are required to unlock the next area on your map. Don’t forget to check behind trees, bushes, and rock formations: the game hides dozens of bonus items and required crystal shards in plain sight that you can only collect by pressing A to interact with the foliage. For minigames, which unlock as you progress through the story, remember that each one rewards extra star tokens that you can exchange for costumes and home decor for your pony. The flower sorting minigame, for example, is much easier if you sort flowers by color as soon as they spawn, instead of waiting for the pile to build up. In the final rainbow chase sequence, follow the glowing hoof prints instead of exploring side paths if you want to complete the main story quickly — side paths lead to hidden collectibles, but they will extend your playtime if you’re in a hurry. If you ever get stuck, return to the main Crystal Palace square and talk to Princess Crystal: she will give you a fresh hint pointing you toward your next objective. Finally, collect all 20 hidden rainbow notes scattered across every region to unlock the exclusive golden jubilee costume for your pony, a rare secret that most first-time players miss.