History YMMV / ThemsFightinHerds

* PopularWithFurries: It's a game about talking animals (ungulates specifically), so attracting the furry demographic was pretty much inevitable.

* {{Shipping}}: [[PortmanteauCoupleName Velvezona]] (Velvet and Arizona) is very popular. This is partly due to those characters being expies of [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Rarity and Applejack]] (who are already frequently shipped), and seemingly supported by the developers' social media, where they often post or retweet pictures of the two of them. They even sometimes use the name "Velvezona" themselves, making it an officially supported (but likely not canon) pairing.

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Some fans of ''Fighting Is Magic'' dislike the new direction that [=Mane6=] is taking their game, mainly due to the new characters having no relation to ''Friendship Is Magic''. However, the fact that they're designed by Creator/LaurenFaust has somewhat softened the blow.

** The battle against Oleander in the temple is split into three phases. The theme used for the first two is [[https://youtu.be/ngGeK66wtO0 her already amazing character theme]], but the second, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXNKvNPRGhA Dark Cataclysm]], is for the third and final round against her. This tune basically tells you, without a single word, that [[spoiler:Oleander and Fhtng are ''one hundred and ten percent done'' playing games with you, young calf]]. It's also full of [[AutobotsRockOut metal]].

* FandomRivalry: After it was revealed that ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' would not be part of the EVO 2020 lineup while ''Them's Fightin Herds'' was, a rivalry between the two communities was stoked. Many fans of the former were mad at the fact that a "brony game" overshadowed ''Ultimate'', while the latter's fans defended the organizers' decision, claiming that it's better for a smaller indie game to be in the spotlight rather than a big-budget AAA title.[[note]][[HistoryRepeats A similar situation happened in 2013]], in which ''Fighting is Magic'' was nominated for the EVO charity auction, which ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosMelee'' won, and caused Hasbro to issue a cease-and-desist letter to [=Mane6=] to shut down ''Fighting is Magic'''s production.[[/note]] Ultimately, neither side won, as EVO 2020 was cancelled following the discovery that it’s co-founder Joey Cuellar [[RoleEndingMisdemeanor was accused of sexual misconduct]], which prompted several game developers, [=Mane6=] included, to pull their games from the event.

** The entire reason the game exists is because ''[[VideoGame/MyLittlePonyFightingIsMagic Fighting Is Magic]]'' got shown off at EVO 2013, which caught Creator/{{Hasbro}}'s attention in an unavoidable way, resulting in a [[ScrewedByTheLawyers cease & desist]]. Several years later, ''Them's Fightin' Herds'' would end up getting included in EVO 2020. Though it would turn HarsherInHindsight when ''this'' game would be taken out of EVO for [[RoleEndingMisdemeanor different legal problems, this time on EVO's side]].

** The battle against Oleander in the temple is split into three phases. The theme used for the first two is [[https://youtu.be/ngGeK66wtO0 her already amazing character theme]], but the second, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXNKvNPRGhA Dark Cataclysm]], is for the third and final round against her. This tune basically tells you, without a single word, that [[spoiler:Oleander and Fhtng are ''one hundred and ten percent done'' playing games with you, young calf]]. It also full of [[AutobotsRockOut metal]].

** The battle against Oleander in the temple is split into three phases. The theme used for the first two is [[https://youtu.be/ngGeK66wtO0 her already amazing character theme]], but the second, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXNKvNPRGhA Dark Cataclysm]], is for the third and final round against her. This tune basically tells you, without a single word, that [[spoiler:Oleander and Fhtng are ''one hundred and ten percent done'' playing games with you, young calf]].

* FandomRivalry: After it was revealed that ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' would not be part of the EVO 2020 lineup while ''Them's Fightin Herds'' was, a rivalry between the two communities was stoked. Many fans of the former were mad at the fact that a "brony game" overshadowed ''Ultimate'', while the latter's fans defended the organizers' decision, claiming that it's better for a smaller indie game to be in the spotlight rather than a big-budget AAA title. Smash fans later got the last laugh when EVO 2020 was cancelled following the discovery that it’s co-founder Joey Cuellar [[RoleEndingMisdemeanor was accused of sexual misconduct]], which prompted [=Mane6=] to pull the game from the event.

** The entire reason the game exists is because ''[[VideoGame/MyLittlePonyFightingIsMagic Fighting Is Magic]]'' got shown off at EVO 2013, which caught Creator/{{Hasbro}}'s attention in an unavoidable way, resulting in a [[ScrewedByTheLawyers cease & desist]]. Several years later, ''Them's Fightin' Herds'' would end up getting included in EVO 2020.

* FandomRivalry: After it was revealed that ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' would not be part of the EVO 2020 lineup while ''Them's Fightin Herds'' was, a rivalry between the two communities was stoked. Many fans of the former were mad at the fact that a "brony game" overshadowed ''Ultimate'', while the latter's fans defended the organizers' decision, claiming that it's better for a smaller indie game to be in the spotlight rather than a big-budget AAA title. Smash fans later got the last laugh when EVO 2020 was cancelled following the discovery that it’s co-founder Joey Cuellar [[RoleEndingMisdemeanor was accused of sexual misconduct]] which prompted [=Mane6=] to pull the game from EVO Online.

* FandomRivalry: After it was revealed that ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' would not be part of the EVO 2020 lineup while ''Them's Fightin Herds'' was, a rivalry between the two communities was stoked. Many fans of the former were mad at the fact that a "brony game" overshadowed ''Ultimate'', while the latter's fans defended the organizers' decision, claiming that it's better for a smaller indie game to be in the spotlight rather than a big-budget AAA title. Smash fans later got the last laugh when EVO 2020 was cancelled following the discovery that it’s co-founder Joey Cuellar [[RoleEndingMisdemeanor was accused of sexual misconduct]] which prompted Mane6 to pull the game from EVO Online.

* FandomRivalry: After it was revealed that ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' would not be part of the EVO 2020 lineup while ''Them's Fightin Herds'' was, a rivalry between the two communities was stoked. Many fans of the former were mad at the fact that a "brony game" overshadowed ''Ultimate'', while the latter's fans defended the organizers' decision, claiming that it's better for a smaller indie game to be in the spotlight rather than a big-budget AAA title.

* FandomRivalry: After it was revealed that ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' would not be part of the EVO 2020 lineup while ''Them's Fightin Herds'' was, a rivalry between the two communities was stoked. Many fans of the former were mad at the fact that a "''My Little Pony'' game" overshadowed ''Ultimate'', while the latter's fans defended the organizers' decision, claiming that it's better for a smaller indie game to be in the spotlight rather than a big-budget AAA title.

* HilariousInHindsight: Pom's character bio reveals that while she's the most timid amongst the Key Keepers, she's considered the bravest amongst her fellow Sheepkin (since she's the only one brave enough to form an opinion). Several months later, season 6 of ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' introduces Fluttershy's family in the episode [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E12FlutterBrutter "Flutter Brutter"]]. It turns out Fluttershy, whom Pom was based on, despite being the most timid of her friends, is actually the most assertive member of her family.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zT_YSM_2jY The Target Practice music]] combines upbeat rock and {{chiptune}}s in a great way. The track was originally a placeholder to demonstrate the [[VariableMix Dynamic Music System]], but it was so well-received by fans that it was made into a PermanentPlaceholder. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V12AETAjLVA The variation used for training]] also counts, especially if you have seen the livestreams were it was used as background music during the Q&A sessions. Unfortunately, the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFqT0CsTsMg player 1]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyRtpQ2hZ8c player 2]] variants of the track heard in streams went unused in the final product.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zT_YSM_2jY The Target Practice music]] combines upbeat rock and {{chiptune}}s in a great way. The track was originally a placeholder to demonstrate the [[VariableMix Dynamic Music System]], but it was so well-received by fans that it was made into a PermanentPlaceholder. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V12AETAjLVA The variation used for training]] also counts, especially if you have seen the livestreams were it was used as background music during the Q&A sessions.

* ThatOneLevel: The mountain climb at the beginning of "At the Mountain of Sadness". It has a lot of tricky platforming that requires mastery of the superjump mechanic (especially in the second half) and introduces the bird enemies who themselves are annoying to deal with. Prior to Patch 1.0.3. there were also no checkpoints, so if you died at any point, you had to start the whole climb over again.

* ThatOneLevel: The mountain climb at the beginning of "At the Mountain of Sadness". It has a lot of tricky platforming that requires mastery of the superjump mechanic (especially in the second half) and introduces the bird enemies who themselves are annoying to deal with. There are also no checkpoints, so if you die at any point, you have to start the whole climb over again.

* SurpriseDifficulty: The game stars an adorable cast of hooved mammals designed by Creator/LaurenFaust, which is more likely to appeal to casual gamers rather than hardcore FightingGame fans. Surely the gameplay and the controls are easy right? Nope. This game plays like a traditional 2-D fighting game like ''Franchise/StreetFighter'', ''VideoGame/{{GuiltyGear}}'' or ''VideoGame/{{Skullgirls}}''.

** The battle against Oleander in the temple is split into two phases. The first is one of the aforementioned, but the second, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXNKvNPRGhA Dark Cataclysm]], is for the third and final round against her. This tune basically tells you, without a single word, that [[spoiler:Oleander and Fhtng are ''one hundred and ten percent done'' playing games with you, young calf]].

* DemonicSpiders:
** First appearing in chapter 3 of Arizona’s Story Mode are the birds (nicknamed Flappy). They move fast, hit hard, and are very hard to hit thanks to them being perpetually airborne. This is exacerbated by the fact that they are introduced in a platforming section, and they have a bad habit of knocking you off platforms with their charge attack.

* DemonicSpiders: First appearing in chapter 3 of Arizona’s Story Mode are the birds (nicknamed Flappy). They move fast, hit hard, and are very hard to hit thanks to them being perpetually airborne. This is exacerbated by the fact that they are introduced in a platforming section, and they have a bad habit of knocking you off platforms with their charge attack.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxDnW1PDucU Velvet's Theme]], as one fan aptly puts it, really captures the beauty and power of a winter storm.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxDnW1PDucU Velvet's Theme]], as one fan aptly puts it, really captures the beauty and power of a winter storm.