Update
Run! has been updated twice since we first looked at it, and updates do make games brand new. The 1.1 update provided Open Feint for online high scores and achievements which is always great, and adds even more to replayability. Plus there’s a new quick play mode which gets you into the heavy action a lot sooner, and you’re facing all kinds of enemies right off the bat. This may be the best feature as it does take awhile to really have fun and be challenged in normal mode.
New obstacles were introduced too so you have to face the wizard (attackable) the bomb, and meteor (both destructible). Also combos are included in the gameplay which were lacking in the original, and extra live bonuses can be picked-up. Even the controls were enhanced to make it easier to do everything, and just much smoother overall.
The 1.2 update added even more! Now there is a custom mode to allow you to choose the pace, obstacle spacing, and even the obstacles you face and how soon you face them. Open Feint challenges are available too, to challenge your friends to any of the now three gameplay modes. The new obstacle Helicopter is included (destructible) which also drops well known enemies.
Run! was a must buy at 1.0, and now there are two new gameplay modes that get you to the fun action quicker. New obstacles are included to amp up the eccentric nature of the game. Plus Open Feint is included for online high scores, achievements, and even challenges. All combine to make this game absolutely amazing, and it’s only $0.99 so an absolute must!
Overview
Run is basically what it sounds like…run for your life as you karate-chop enemies, blast through walls, and even smack a shark in the face. Yup, shark in the face. It’s a very simple and easy to pick up game that is sure to get you hooked the moment you start playing.
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Features
Jump, slide, defend or destroy your way through a barrage of different obstacles as you continue to increase your speed. You can punch and kick your way through some obstacles or use a bazooka to blast your way through others.
Collect golden medallions to unlock more obstacles as well as unlock over ten different achievements. The game has detailed statistics that show you exactly which obstacles will cause you the most trouble.
There are global leaderboards and you can also post your scores on Twitter too. In an upcoming update, expect to see a Quick Mode that starts you off super fast and with every obstacle already in play, Offline Support so you can submit those scores whenever you have a connection, new obstacles, new achievements, and a quicker retry option as well.
Breakdown
The Good:
I really loved the look and feel of this game. It’s very simplistic and incredibly easy to use. The controls work great and it’s just an all around enjoyable game. The gameplay gets very intense as your character begins to pick up speed and it really brings up the difficulty level when more obstacles begin to appear.
I loved the randomness of the obstacles too. The shark is great, as is the zombie and the walrus. Just a really entertaining and silly little game. Well worth the price of a dollar and it’s nice to see the devs spending time on bringing us more cool updates too.
The Bad:
I gotta say I really enjoyed this one. It’s a very simple pick-up-and-play type of game. However, I can see that particular aspect of the game being the downfall of this app for some people. If you want a game with a little more substance, this might not appeal to you.
The Verdict
I really think this is a game that most people will enjoy. It’s entertaining, silly, looks great, and is just a fun game to play when you want to kill a few minutes here and there. Now, you can’t please everyone and the game might not be exactly what you are looking for. You basically do the same thing over and over as you avoid different obstacles, so make sure this is something that will appeal to you first.
Our Rating
Run!
- Developer: Arthur Ham
- Category: Games
- Released: 08-31-09
(currently 1.2.1)
(currently 0.99)
Great balanced review……….thanks for the insight!!
Looks great. Would like to win
Good review
Looks like a great app.Another good one to add to my neverending collection of good apps.HOpefully I get it free…
Good review, kinda looks a little bit like Pitfall but at least in this one you can fight back.
This might just be another one of those small, addicting games =). Great review once again
Looks simple but most likely harder then expected! I love the graphics though!
I have played the light version and loved it. hoping to win the full version. And by the way I always come to this site for app reviews
Great review!
Like it…want to win
I would like to have promo code for this game
Please send me the promo code
looks like a pretty sweet game!!
Hi, I would like to have this promo code. I like reading this site and learning English! (I’m from switzerland and I’m not working on a bank
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you guys always post great reviews. i love how you break each one down with Good, Bad and Verdict. pick me!
Being someone who loves pickup and play type games, this one really appeals.
Looks like a really addictive game! I want to run, run as fast as I can!
good review, like always
Looks fun!
Nice review, I like the way you let people know what kind of a game it is. Meaning “It’s a very simple pick-up-and-play type of game.”.
I keep wanting to click the screen shots in the reviews to see a full screen size. Though I am not sure there is any real point in it as they would not be that much bigger. Something to think about though.
This sounds exactly like the kind of fun, casual game I love to play…
I hope I win! But if I don’t, I’ll probably buy a copy anyway
great app review, very descriptive and detailed
great review for a great game
Who doesn’t like repetitive games? I love ‘em!
Love that it is pick-up-and-play! Great review, Matt
The review brought me to tears! Oh, the feelings…incredible!
No sarcasm against the author intended, seriously — I just want a chance to win!
Looks like a fun game. I didn’t see a price in the review.
I didn’t see the price because Google reader cut off the last section of the article.
I have always dreamed of punching a shark in the face, so I would really like to get my hands on a free copy of a game where I get to do just that. Please make my dreams come true.
Looks very interesting could be another game like the hundreds others on my iphone that i’m addicted too.
The game looks like it would be a lot of fun. Kind of like canabalt.
Great review…I concur, RUN! is perfect in its very simplicity.
i love the demo would love the full version! great site
Smack a shark in the face! Simply awesome!
Hi! I am waiting until you choose the new writers
This one looks great!
Hmmm……well like any other game u would wanna score as high as u can… So why would u wanna unlock more obstecles… Ogh I have to scroll up to check how u wright obstekles
Cheers from Israel!
Sounds good
Great review! Looks like a fun game, and great review too!
Looks sweet, I wanna’ slap a shark in the face.
Nice review. Thank you
Love the objective review
is this like a ninja Mario in some way?
So many great games, so little income…need another side gig to help out the gaming habit!
This game looks interesting.
Hey, I hope I win! lol
Looks like a fun game.
Looks like fun! Winzer!