Flip Runner

Flip Runner is a free, online skill game available on Poki, providing fun for those with time to kill. In this game, players control a character who constantly runs forward, and must time jumps and flips to avoid obstacles and collect coins. With its simple controls and addictive gameplay, Flip Runner is a great choice for passing the time and challenging your reflexes.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,854 reviews

graphics76 positive mentions

monetization337 negative mentions

The graphics are first class and the voice acting is amazing.
The game is fun and allows for replayability with different tricks and modes.
You can play the game without microtransactions and it doesn't have overwhelming ads.

There are too many intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay.
Some levels are extremely difficult, making it frustrating for casual players.
The game has glitches that can affect character movement and gameplay.

monetization
356 mentions
4 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on advertisements, which many players find excessive and intrusive, often interrupting gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the frequency and length of forced ads have led to frustration, with many requesting a paid option to remove them entirely. Overall, the game's enjoyment is significantly impacted by the overwhelming presence of ads, making it a common point of contention among players.
- “I like the fact that the developers are responsive...the game is pretty decent..but there are too many ads..guys I mean people would love to watch ads for rewards but no one likes non-consent ad breaks...remove them and your game will become one of the best... I swear.”
- “No bugs or at least on my side, gold prices are reasonable and there is no advertising overload.”
- “Great game but in-game purchases become mandatory after you get your character to level 6 as you can only spend gold bars by then.”
- “The amount of ads in this game is completely unacceptable and makes it unplayable, and the ridiculously stupid and childish responses from your company will ensure that no decent person will ever respect or support anything your company does in the future.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the actual game.”
- “It's fun but too much ads ruined it.”
graphics
118 mentions
64 % positive mentions
24 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as "first class," "amazing," and "very good," while others criticize them as "poor" or "lacking." Some users appreciate the fluid motion and realistic physics, but there are calls for improvements, particularly in character design and overall visual quality. Despite the varying opinions, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging experience for many players.
- “The graphics are first class, the voice acting is amazing, and the tricks are nice and realistic as well.”
- “Awesome game with great graphics and some challenging parkours.”
- “This game is fantastic because the graphics are very good and the controls are smooth. I suggest you get this game.”
- “The graphics are a bit weird.”
- “It's a good game, but the graphics are lacking a little bit... it needs to be advanced, not like you're controlling a puppet.”
- “The graphics are just horrible.”
humor
108 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, particularly for its hilarious ragdoll physics and amusing character glitches, which lead to entertaining fails and unexpected moments. Players find themselves laughing out loud, especially during their first playthroughs, as the game's challenges often result in comical outcomes. Despite some frustrations, the overall consensus is that the humor significantly enhances the gaming experience, making it both fun and addictive.
- “The ragdoll physics make for some very hilarious fails.”
- “It's really fun and funny when they fall.”
- “Hilarious physics.”
gameplay
35 mentions
34 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its fun mechanics and engaging elements, while others criticize it for being plagued by lag, frustrating mechanics, and excessive ads that disrupt the experience. Despite some users finding the gameplay enjoyable and well-designed, the overwhelming presence of ads and performance issues have led to significant dissatisfaction among players. Overall, while there are positive aspects to the gameplay, the negative feedback regarding ads and technical problems has overshadowed the game's potential.
- “Great time killer, mechanics of the game are rough to figure out, once you do it all falls into place.”
- “Very nice gameplay, thanks for creating such a majestic game, hats off to you!”
- “This is my favorite game because the gameplay is so clean.”
- “This game is a perfect example of how the gameplay mechanics can ruin a promising game.”
- “The game is fun, but it gets laggy at random. After some levels, especially the running ones or those with high distance jumps, the game simply lags, messing with the gameplay horribly. I thought it was just my phone, but I tested the game on BlueStacks, and it still lags at random during gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is trash; the graphic style is uninspired and bad, there are insane amounts of ads, and the developers are acting like complete jerks in their responses.”
stability
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
79 % negative mentions
The stability of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the glitches amusing and not detrimental to their enjoyment, while others report significant issues that hinder gameplay. While a few users experienced no glitches at all, many highlighted persistent problems, particularly during specific levels, leading to frustration. Overall, the game's stability appears to be inconsistent, with a notable divide between those who embrace the quirks and those who find them disruptive.
- “No bugs, no glitches. I very much enjoyed the levels as they got bigger and more intense. Removing the ads would be very nice though, 5 stars!”
- “There were no glitches for me, and my personal opinion is the game is really good.”
- “It's alright, it's fun, and has no glitches.”
- “Overall, the game is very fun, but I don't like the glitches on the characters. Sometimes there is a hole in the armpit of a character, which is weird, and the legs all go weird when I flip the character.”
- “Everything is perfect, but I found a glitch on level 69. When I mess up the second edge, I land on the pad, but when I go to jump, my character glitches out and stays in one place.”
- “I liked the game, but it glitches so much, I can hardly play.”
story
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
Players generally enjoy the game's story, finding it interesting and engaging, though some express a desire for more depth and additional missions. There are suggestions for improvements, such as incorporating a chase element and enhancing the storyline, as well as concerns about the game's restart mechanics after losing. Overall, while the story is appreciated, players are eager for more content and updates.
- “To me, it is an interesting story; no problems in it.”
- “Good game, but you need to add more options like someone needs to chase and a little bit of a storyline.”
- “Good game, but you need to add more options like someone needs to chase and a little bit of a storyline. Otherwise, the flips and the background are fine, but it needs cars. Please do new upgrades.”
- “I like this one, although it doesn't have the same story as Vector.”
- “I already passed the missions, but you need to fix something.”
music
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the music aspect of the game, citing excessive and unskippable ads that interrupt playback, requiring them to restart their music player. Additionally, the quality of the in-game music is criticized, particularly when using headphones.
- “Way too many ads; you get two tries and then a 30-second ad that can't be skipped, interrupting any music playing. I have to open my music player to start again after each ad.”
- “Terrible music with headphones.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance and high quality, with minimal ads enhancing the overall experience. Players find it both fun and suspenseful, contributing to a positive perception of its optimization.
- “Fun game, really good in quality, not many ads, and runs smoothly. It's also a very fun and suspenseful game.”
- “It's a pretty awesome game; it runs smoothly!”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users express uncertainty about the longevity of the game's replay value, suggesting that it may diminish over time.
- “Not sure how much longer the replay value will last.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be genuinely touching, highlighting its ability to evoke deep feelings and resonate on a personal level.
- “Truly touching.”
- “The story left me in tears; it resonated with my own experiences.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters, their struggles mirrored my own.”