Any information, screenshots, code, files, etc. from the 2008 game, My Little Pony: Zero Flight or info on the creator?

[Sydkyd]

Hello! I am Syd and I am a MLP fanatic and I have currently been getting into finding the amazing game, MLP:Zero-Flight. I have been on the hunt for a long while now. Me and my friend are trying to bring back this game or something almost identical. I really need some help with this search for the legendary piece of MLP history. We are currently looking for:

Rare photos/videos of the game
animations
Files to coded items used for the game
Contact with the original creator
Anything else from it

We currently have one of the only living videos on YouTube of the game. If there are anymore on there or other sites, please do notify me! I really hope that before this is forgotten about, we can solve it!

Have a great day,
Syd.

 

[NanoRuby]

This is super cool, I've never heard of this before! No idea what info you already have but with a quick search I was able to find:
This archived link that includes a link to the creator's email. Seems the creator's name was Vif but I couldn't find any mention of that name online in relation to MLP stuff. It looks like the game is from even earlier, the site mentions an update in '05
This 2010 tumblr post from someone who tried it
This 2012 deviantart post from someone who tried it
This TP thread, maybe someone still has the game downloaded? (side note related to a comment in the thread, don't be mean to people who make free fan games like this, 3D modeling is hard!)
This Russian forum thread might mention it? The email linked in the website is Russian and I found another Russian fan on Deviantart asking someone if they made the game (they didn't) so maybe the game is more well-known among Russian fans?
The tumblr post mentions the terrain looking like it's from WolfQuest, but WQ came out in 2007 so that's unlikely. Still, it could have been from a pre-made terrain pack?
And these three images are the only ones I was able to find, but again you probably already have these:

Frustratingly, the website code says there should be a third image called "game3_155x117" as well as links to higher-res versions of the other two screenshots, but they all appear to be broken.

Sorry it's not much help. It's a shame this game seems to have disappeared, it really did seem like a labour of love. If anyone here knows Russian, maybe it's worth asking on some Russian sites?

 

[Sydkyd]

This is super cool, I've never heard of this before! No idea what info you already have but with a quick search I was able to find:
This archived link that includes a link to the creator's email. Seems the creator's name was Vif but I couldn't find any mention of that name online in relation to MLP stuff. It looks like the game is from even earlier, the site mentions an update in '05
This 2010 tumblr post from someone who tried it
This 2012 deviantart post from someone who tried it
This TP thread, maybe someone still has the game downloaded? (side note related to a comment in the thread, don't be mean to people who make free fan games like this, 3D modeling is hard!)
This Russian forum thread might mention it? The email linked in the website is Russian and I found another Russian fan on Deviantart asking someone if they made the game (they didn't) so maybe the game is more well-known among Russian fans?
The tumblr post mentions the terrain looking like it's from WolfQuest, but WQ came out in 2007 so that's unlikely. Still, it could have been from a pre-made terrain pack?
And these three images are the only ones I was able to find, but again you probably already have these:
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Frustratingly, the website code says there should be a third image called "game3_155x117" as well as links to higher-res versions of the other two screenshots, but they all appear to be broken.

Sorry it's not much help. It's a shame this game seems to have disappeared, it really did seem like a labour of love. If anyone here knows Russian, maybe it's worth asking on some Russian sites?

Thank you so so so much!!! This is a major help. I actually speak Russian as I am half Russian myself coincidentally, and this gives me a massive lead for my search. I really would like to know what terms you searched for this stuff if you don't mind. I am in denial that you found these!!! Please inform me if you can find any other MLP:ZF stuff. Thank you!

EDIT: I need help with the Russian and the text is too bright. Can someone paste it into a google doc???

 

[MustBeJewel]

Hey @Sydkyd, I owe you an apology because I had completely forgotten what this was. It feels like forever ago.

However, I somehow do happen to have all the original game files and contact info for the creator. I guess I saved a lot of stuff back then that I've forgotten about.

Send me your email address via PM and I'll send you what I've got under the condition that you try to contact the original creator for permission before using or editing any of their assets


EDIT to add: I threw together a quick gameplay video for anyone curious

 

[Sydkyd]

Hey @Sydkyd, I owe you an apology because I had completely forgotten what this was. It feels like forever ago.

However, I somehow do happen to have all the original game files and contact info for the creator. I guess I saved a lot of stuff back then that I've forgotten about.

Send me your email address via PM and I'll send you what I've got under the condition that you try to contact the original creator for permission before using or editing any of their assets


EDIT to add: I threw together a quick gameplay video for anyone curious

Oh my god! I definitely will try to contact the creator when I figure out how to use the website I was linked to for contact with them. Thank you so so much. This is breaking so many barriers, and we may actually get this game recovered sooner than I thought! Once again, thank you so much. I will update this discussion if I have any updates on the game.

 

[MustBeJewel]

Oh my god! I definitely will try to contact the creator when I figure out how to use the website I was linked to for contact with them. Thank you so so much. This is breaking so many barriers, and we may actually get this game recovered sooner than I thought! Once again, thank you so much. I will update this discussion if I have any updates on the game.

I know it's very exciting to resurrect a project that brings you nostalgia, but I encourage you (and anyone reading this) to keep a few things in mind:

The integrity of intellectual property is extremely important, even if the work is decades old and was never used for profit, so whatever you end up doing, be sure to credit the original creator as thoroughly as possible and exhaust every possible avenue to get in touch with them. Please note it would also be unethical and possibly illegal to use anyone else's intellectual property for any kind of profit.

Nothing personal--it's my job sometimes to state the obvious.

 

[Sydkyd]

I know it's very exciting to resurrect a project that brings you nostalgia, but I encourage you (and anyone reading this) to keep a few things in mind:

The integrity of intellectual property is extremely important, even if the work is decades old and was never used for profit, so whatever you end up doing, be sure to credit the original creator as thoroughly as possible and exhaust every possible avenue to get in touch with them. Please note it would also be unethical and possibly illegal to use anyone else's intellectual property for any kind of profit.

Nothing personal--it's my job sometimes to state the obvious.

Of course, I will try my best to get in contact with them and I will credit them. Thank you so much.