Amok Runner
- November 4, 2022
- Gamedeus
- 192h median play time
Get on SteamAmok Runner is a rhythm-based parkour game where you dash, slide, and jump through neon-lit streets to the beat of electronic music. Customize your character and test your reflexes in this fast-paced adventure, filled with challenging obstacles and levels that will keep you on your toes. With its unique blend of music and action, Amok Runner offers a one-of-a-kind experience for gamers who love a good challenge.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a dark and gritty atmosphere that grips players from the start, making it an intriguing choice for fans of psychological horror.
- Some puzzles are well-designed and add a layer of challenge, while the graphics are surprisingly good and detailed.
- There is potential in the game's story and mechanics, with a nicely mapped out open world that offers exploration opportunities.
- The combat system is janky and poorly implemented, making it frustrating to engage with enemies effectively.
- Dialogue and voice acting are subpar, often feeling like they were poorly translated or delivered by non-native speakers.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor optimization, long loading times, and frequent crashes.
- story25 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and atmospheric, particularly in its exploration of psychological horror, while others criticize it as confusing, poorly written, and lacking excitement. Many users noted that the optional quests detract from the main narrative, and the overall execution of the story suffers from glitches and awkward character interactions. Overall, the game's storytelling appears to be a significant point of contention, with some appreciating its darker themes and others dismissing it as nonsensical.
“The gameplay mixes exploration with psychological horror, keeping you on edge as you unravel the story.”
“It’s an intriguing choice for those who enjoy delving into the darker side of storytelling.”
“While some of the puzzles are challenging, the game's story and atmosphere are fantastic.”
“Story is terrible so far.”
“2 hours of content with a story that makes no sense.”
“I don't even give a damn about the storyline; from what I can tell, it's not very exciting.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it engaging due to its blend of exploration and psychological horror, while others criticize it for rough mechanics, bugs, and poor voice acting. Although the driving and cycling mechanics are considered decent, many users report frustrating issues such as getting stuck and ineffective combat, leading to an overall impression of a game that struggles despite its intriguing premise.
“The gameplay mixes exploration with psychological horror, keeping you on edge as you unravel the story.”
“While the mechanics can feel a bit rough around the edges, the eerie setting and compelling mystery make it worth pushing through.”
“It is strongly evident that the developers did a great job populating the game with lots of cool game mechanics.”
“Gameplay is extremely iffy.”
“The gameplay has bugs; I got stuck multiple times on props around the world. The fighting mechanic is bad, very buggy, and hard to dodge the enemy. It's almost impossible to outrun them, and the voice acting is horrendous. It's very short for the amount of $15.”
“Voice acting is terrible, gameplay is terrible; only the graphics are okay. This is one of the worst games I've played.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with a nicely detailed town and an appealing aesthetic, though some users note minor roughness and issues like poor voice acting. Overall, the visuals are considered good, contributing positively to the gaming experience without major bugs.
“The town is mapped out nicely and there's a good level of detail, with the graphics being nice enough on the eye.”
“I like the aesthetic; the graphics in the game are surprisingly good, and I've yet to encounter any major bugs.”
“The graphics in the game look okay.”
“The graphics are a little rough around the edges, and the voice acting is pretty bad, but I do like the aesthetic.”
“The graphics don't matter in this game.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with users reporting high GPU usage even in the main menu and minimal CPU engagement. Many express frustration over performance issues, indicating that the game requires significant improvements to run smoothly. Overall, the optimization is deemed inadequate, detracting from the overall experience.
“An actually fun and good speedrun, but it is very poorly optimized.”
“It really is a badly optimized game.”
“This game needs to be optimized better.”
“Utilizes 90-100% of my GPU (in the main menu) and hardly touches my CPU... the optimization on this game is garbage.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being plagued with numerous glitches and bugs, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences such as getting stuck on props and poor combat mechanics. While some players find enjoyment in discovering and exploiting these glitches, the overall consensus is that the game's design issues significantly detract from its quality and value.
“Not to say this game isn't rampant with glitches or just bad game design, the guy made real sure that the story can't be skipped in any way, shape, or form.”
“It has bugs; I got stuck multiple times in props around the world. The fighting mechanic is bad, very buggy, and hard to dodge the enemy. It's almost impossible to outrun them, and the voice acting is horrendous. It's very short for the amount of $15.”
“I had more fun trying to find glitches on that ship and throughout the town and trying to get a good speed run time.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a grim and unsettling narrative that captivates players from the beginning, complemented by visually appealing environments. Despite some challenging puzzles, the overall ambiance and storytelling are praised as standout features, making it a noteworthy atmospheric indie game.
“While some of the puzzles are challenging, the game's story and atmosphere are fantastic.”
“With its grim atmosphere and unsettling narrative, it grips you from the start.”
“Don't take negative reviews seriously since this game is a genuine attempt to create a solid atmosphere and pretty environments to look at.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, with many describing it as "infinitely replayable," indicating a strong incentive to revisit the experience multiple times.
“Great game, has a lot of replayability!”
“Infinitely replayable”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
“The game offers a linear experience with no real choices that affect the outcome, making multiple playthroughs feel pointless.”
“While the graphics are stunning, the lack of varied gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is noted to be minimal or absent, with users indicating that there is little to no musical accompaniment throughout the gameplay experience.
“There is little to no music in the game, which makes the experience feel empty.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay at all.”
“The lack of variety in the music leads to a monotonous experience.”
