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 features fun controls and an easy playthrough, making it enjoyable for casual players.
- The graphics are visually appealing, with a nicely detailed open-world city that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- There is potential for fun speedrunning, with some players enjoying the challenge despite the game's flaws.
- The combat system is poorly designed, making it frustrating to engage with enemies and leading to a negative gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including long loading times and performance problems, even on low settings.
- Many players found the story and dialogue to be confusing and poorly executed, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it unengaging and poorly executed, often overshadowed by frustrating gameplay mechanics and glitches. While some appreciate the atmosphere and certain storytelling elements, others criticize the narrative for being nonsensical and lacking depth, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the story seems to be a weak point, with players suggesting that sticking to main missions may help avoid the game's more frustrating aspects.
“A game in which you play as the protagonist - there is a story and you experience it as you progress.”
“The story is interesting and generally the puzzles are good.”
“While some of the puzzles are challenging, the game's story and atmosphere are fantastic.”
“Had I not been encouraged to deter from the story to collect a mail truck, drive it all the way across the city (leaving my car behind) only to meet with failed collision detection on the walk back, I would've probably given this a thumbs up never knowing that glitch was there.”
“Puzzles kill any momentum and are absurdly implemented (you're a doctor who has full control over a crane apparently, yet can't pick up a bike when it's on the floor), the voice direction is all accents all the time, oh and you play as a doctor trying to sexually harass a married woman (a classic love story).”
“2 hours of content with a story that makes no sense.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring a nicely mapped town with good detail and an appealing aesthetic. While some users note minor roughness and issues like poor voice acting, the overall visual quality is considered surprisingly good, with no major bugs reported. However, a few players feel that graphics are not a significant focus in the gameplay experience.
“The town is mapped out nicely and there's a good level of detail, with the graphics being nice enough on the eye.”
“The graphics in the game are surprisingly good, and I've yet to encounter any major bugs.”
“I like the aesthetic; it adds a unique charm to the overall experience.”
“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
- 0 % positive mentions
- 43 % 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 and technical issues, indicating that the game's optimization needs significant improvement.
“An actually fun and good speedrun, but it is very poorly optimized.”
“This game needs to be optimized better.”
“Let's not even talk about performance and technical issues...”
“It really is a badly optimized game.”
“Utilizes 90-100% of my GPU (in the main menu) and hardly touches my CPU... the optimization on this game is garbage.”
“This game needs to be optimized better.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of mechanics, including decent driving and cycling, though they can feel floaty. However, players have reported significant issues, such as bugs that cause getting stuck in the environment and frustrating combat mechanics that make dodging and escaping enemies difficult. Overall, while the game offers engaging elements, it suffers from technical flaws and a lack of polish.
“It is strongly evident that the developers did a great job populating the game with lots of cool game mechanics.”
“The mechanics of driving and cycling are decent too, even if it feels a bit floaty.”
“I enjoyed this game for 50 hours, even though the gameplay is only 2 hours max.”
“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. The voice acting is horrendous, and the game is very short for the price of $15.”
“The mechanics of driving and cycling are decent, but they feel a bit floaty.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by 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 stability is significantly compromised, making it difficult to engage with the game seriously. Additionally, the inability to skip the story further detracts from the experience, especially given its short length for the price.
“Not to say this game isn't rampant with glitches or just bad game design; the developer made 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. The game is very short for the price of $15.”
“I had more fun trying to find glitches on that ship and throughout the town than actually playing the game.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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”
“Replayability is a key feature of this game.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong atmospheric qualities and visually appealing environments, with many reviewers highlighting its genuine effort to create an immersive experience. Despite some challenging puzzles, the overall story and atmosphere are considered fantastic, making it a worthwhile indie title.
“This is a beautifully atmospheric indie game.”
“Don't take negative reviews seriously, as this game is a genuine attempt to create a solid atmosphere and stunning environments to explore.”
“While some of the puzzles are challenging, the game's story and atmosphere are truly fantastic.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Despite the beautiful graphics, the overall ambiance lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The game tries to create a spooky atmosphere, but it ends up feeling more dull than frightening.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting a lack of music or minimal musical presence throughout the gameplay. This absence may detract from the overall atmosphere and engagement for certain players.
“There is little to no music in the game.”
“The music is almost non-existent.”
“The soundtrack is severely lacking.”
