Apoc Runner

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Apoc Runner is a single player casual platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Omnitron Studios and was released on May 31, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

As the world burns, as the streets crumble, you cling to one thing: Survival. An unstoppable alien blight has taken hold of the earth, and there's no fighting it. Escape is the only option. Run, jump, and slide your way through urban destruction in this intense runner!

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features good pixel art and animations, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
Gameplay is frantic and fun, with a challenging level design that keeps players engaged.
It's free to play, offering great potential and enjoyment comparable to other well-known endless runners.

The game has a steep difficulty curve, with frustrating obstacles that can lead to repeated failures.
There is a lack of story and tutorial, making it hard for players to understand mechanics and navigate challenges.
The controls are limited to only two buttons, which may feel restrictive for some players.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users finding them to be subpar, describing them as "lazy 2D retro pixel art" reminiscent of lower-quality games. While the game is fast-paced and features simple controls, it lacks the polished, contemporary visuals expected in modern titles. Overall, the graphics are considered okay but not impressive.
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “So basically it's Temple Run but with bad graphics, and it's only 2D.”
- “Like most GameMaker Studio construction kit games, this features lazy 2D retro pixel art instead of professionally done, contemporary PC graphics.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as intense and frantic, with a strong emphasis on trial and error, which can lead to frustration due to unexpected challenges and a lack of tutorials for new mechanics. While the level design is praised for its quality, players express a desire for clearer guidance on gameplay elements to better navigate the overwhelming experience.
- “The gameplay is frantic and fun, and the level design is really good.”
- “The game is built on an ideal used for arcade games and other titles in this genre, where it's all trial and error. I appreciate that, but a small tutorial on how the game works and certain mechanics, like the hitboxes of springboards, would be helpful for players to calculate and practice their jumps.”
- “The game is intense; I cannot even beat it because everything is so overwhelming. I try to take every new piece of information it throws my way into account, then I die to a random spike that I did not calculate at the time due to new mechanics, and then I start all the way back to the start, which makes me frustrated with myself for not foreseeing what was going to happen.”
- “The game is intense; I cannot even beat it because everything is so overwhelming. I try to take every new piece of information it throws my way into account, then I die to a random spike that I did not calculate at the time because of new mechanics. Then I start all the way back to the start, which makes me angry and frustrated with myself for not foreseeing what is going to happen.”
- “The game is built on an ideal that is used for arcade games and other titles in this genre, where it's all trial and error. Fair enough, but can you at least provide a small tutorial on how the game works and certain mechanics? For example, showing the hitbox of the springboards would help players calculate and practice the angles and timing of their jumps.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by a throbbing soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and immersion.
- “The throbbing soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
- “Each track is expertly crafted, making every moment feel epic.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a minimal story, with a focus on gameplay that demands high precision, especially in the later levels.
- “It has pretty much no story, and the game requires serious precision as you get towards the end of the level.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization approach of this game is seen as commendable, as it is offered as a free-to-play title despite being built on a template or asset flip, which is often associated with low-effort cash grabs in the industry.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs, but in this case, the developers have nobly made this template/asset flip free to play.”