ABC Runner

About

ABC Runner is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by JoyPac and was released on October 22, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ABC Runner is a fun and fast-paced game that challenges players to think and spell quickly in various categories. Compete against friends to see who can answer the most questions first and become the ultimate spelling champion. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, ABC Runner is a great choice for players who enjoy friendly competition and testing their knowledge.

Genres & Tags

Puzzle

Play Modes

Single-Player

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,429 reviews

humor18 positive mentions

monetization898 negative mentions

The game is fun and helps improve spelling and typing skills.
It provides a good challenge and keeps players engaged.
The game is educational and can help with general knowledge.

There are too many ads, often after every round.
The game frequently crashes or freezes, making it unplayable.
Many questions are US-centric, which can be frustrating for non-US players.

monetization
920 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Players report that ads often outnumber actual playtime, leading to a frustrating experience, and some have resorted to uninstalling the game due to this issue. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads for funding, the consensus is that the frequency and length of ads significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The game is very fun and there are no ads like most games do, so this is a really good app!”
- “The game is perfect, nearly no ads, and it's also the right game for killing time and quizzes!”
- “I love it! There are no ads, and it is very relaxing.”
- “Even though I like the game and would like to keep it, I have a feeling I'll grow tired of too many ads.”
- “If ads are more time than the actual playtime, then there is only one thing left to do... uninstall.”
- “The game is fun and all, but the ads are very annoying because after every round, there will be diamonds as rewards, and they give an option of whether to just get your amount of diamonds or watch an ad for three times the amount, but even if I chose not to watch the ad, there will still be an ad when I select the one without ads.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
4%
90%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and issues with ads that disrupt gameplay. While some players experience minimal glitches, the majority find the game unplayable due to persistent bugs, especially during critical moments like nearing the end of a round. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the enjoyment, leading to frustration and uninstalls.
- “There are almost no glitches and the ads are easy to skip.”
- “Honestly, this game is pretty good; there are no glitches so far, and I like how none of the stuff is expensive.”
- “The best game, no glitches! ”
- “Every time I try to go into the app, I get to choose my character and then it stops and freezes.”
- “Fun game, but the higher you go, the more it seems to have glitches and freezes, or the ads won't let you out as they should.”
- “I really like this game, but every time I'm about to win and get to round 9, it glitches out and the screen freezes. This sucks, please fix the issue.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it both entertaining and educational, often leading to laughter and enjoyment during gameplay. However, some players note inconsistencies, such as issues with spelling and lag, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with learning, making it a fun choice for players.
- “Really good, funny and you can compete with random people which makes the experience awesome!”
- “I strongly recommend it because it's funny and educational.”
- “I like this; it's a very fun and funny game. I enjoy learning that I can't spell and I didn't know that many words! ”
- “Not a funny game; I can't like it.”
- “A nice game, but the problem is when the answer comes, it tells a sport with 'b', so it writes 'bat ball'. That's not funny. You should put a laugh; we have to write fast. Then it would be nice, but I am not stalling; I am still playing. Everyone writes 'hip hip hooray' for ABC Runner, a bad game.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
26%
32%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as beautiful and enjoyable, while others criticize them as outdated and poor. Many users express frustration with lag and character movements, indicating that the overall visual experience does not meet their expectations. Despite the divide in opinions, a few players find the graphics appealing enough to enhance their enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics are beautiful and it's so fun, which is why I gave it two stars, but I wanted more.”
- “Great game, very competitive and has great graphics.”
- “Loving the game because of the graphics.”
- “Players are just bots and the graphics and character movements are awful.”
- “Too many ads and the graphics look like games I played when they were first making computer games.”
- “Graphics are bad and really slow; don't get this game.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
53%
27%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it for being repetitive, overly simplistic, and heavily interrupted by frequent ads, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find it engaging, the consensus highlights a significant imbalance between gameplay time and ad interruptions, leading to frustration. Suggestions for improvement include incorporating more challenging elements to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “I like the gameplay.”
- “Very engaging gameplay.”
- “I love gameplay.”
- “The core gameplay loop is very boring, the questions are rather US-centric, and it's a single-player game with bots that pretends to be multiplayer.”
- “Every ten seconds of gameplay in this game is equal to fifty seconds of ads.”
- “Boring gameplay, and seemingly too easy if you're an American, but can become almost impossible if you're not.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The reviews indicate a strong desire for music in the game, with multiple users expressing disappointment over the absence of a soundtrack and the interruption of personal music by ads. Overall, players feel that adding music would significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “But it needs music, please add some music in the game!”
- “Good, I hope everyone else likes it. I say they need some music, but yeah.”
- “No music, just a lot of dings as you pass the barriers.”
- “Was hoping to hear music.”
- “Too many ads; I always play this while listening to music, but the music turns off when there are ads. I hate it.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's plot and theme are considered enjoyable, but the presence of AI players detracts from the overall experience, potentially limiting its appeal and download potential.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization varies significantly based on the device used; it runs smoothly on some phones but can experience lag, particularly due to lengthy ads. Overall, users report good performance, though some recommend playing offline to mitigate ad-related issues.
- “This game runs smoothly on my phone, but I have noticed that ads can be quite long, which causes some lag when my Wi-Fi is off. Overall, it's worth it! Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts.”
- “Very good performance.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express strong emotional reactions to the game, highlighting feelings of frustration and sadness, particularly in relation to personal connections and the portrayal of sensitive themes like depression. The use of emotive language and symbols underscores the game's impact on their emotional state.