Glitchrunners

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Glitchrunners is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Torque Studios and was released on April 8, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"Glitchrunners" is a local multi-player action game that supports up to 5 players, with 2-4 players controlling characters in a 3D side-scrolling gauntlet, while a fifth player, called the Architect, uses a second screen to manipulate the environment and hinder the other players' progress. The game offers both a co-op "Glitch Run" mode and a competitive "Arena" mode, including Deathmatch and King of the Hill. It utilizes split-screen technology for the 3D action and requires strategic teamwork and communication for success.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game can be a lot of fun when played with friends, providing enjoyable party game experiences.
Some players have reported that issues like the rolling bug have been fixed, making the game playable for them.
The concept of the game is interesting and has the potential for engaging multiplayer interactions.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor optimization, broken controller support, and connectivity problems.
There has been a lack of developer support and updates since its Early Access release, leading to frustration among players.
Many users have reported not receiving promised features, such as a second copy of the game, and overall gameplay has been described as boring and unfun.

optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for numerous issues since its early access release, including broken controller support, performance problems, and network instability. Additionally, the advertised asynchronous multiplayer functionality is plagued with bugs, and many users have reported not receiving the promised second copy of the game.
- “The game has had numerous issues since its early access release, including broken controller support, performance, and network issues. Originally advertised as an asynchronous multiplayer versus game, this functionality was not only bugged but many users also reported not receiving a second copy of the game as was advertised and expected.”
- “Performance optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “The network issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the multiplayer experience, as connections are often unstable and laggy.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are considered decent by users, but they feel that the overall experience lacks enjoyment, particularly in multiplayer mode.
- “The graphics are decent, but the overall experience just isn't fun at all.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is unappealing and doesn't do justice to the game's potential.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is expected to create a lively and entertaining atmosphere, reminiscent of the fun and chaos found in Mario Party, especially during social gatherings like LAN parties where drinks are involved.
- “Overall, I imagine this game will bring Mario Party levels of shouting and laughing to my house during a LAN party, particularly after we've all had a few drinks.”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that keep everyone entertained.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd scenarios; it's like a comedy show wrapped in a game!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and functionality issues that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that it remains unpolished and frustrating to play, indicating that it has not improved since its early access phase.
- “The game seems to have left early access after adding a bot for what is usually the lone architect; the game is still a buggy mess and, in general, is not fun to begin with.”
- “This game is buggy and just plain doesn't work.”