Infinity Runner
- July 14, 2014
- Wales Interactive
An infinite runner game with a slightly different take on the genre and unlike most, a storyline. Not a mould breaker, but this budget title is different enough to make it worth checking out.
In "Infinity Runner" , you play as a prisoner trying to escape from the massive spaceship, The Infinity, which is overrun by a terrifying werewolf. Utilizing parkour and martial arts techniques, players navigate 14 action-packed levels in a first-person perspective while avoiding obstacles and battling enemies in this sci-fi action running game for PC, Mac, and Linux. The game also supports Oculus Rift DK1 & DK2.
Reviews
- Infinity Runner offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience reminiscent of Temple Run, enhanced by quick time events that add a layer of challenge.
- The unique concept of being a werewolf in space provides an intriguing twist, making the game stand out in the endless runner genre.
- The game features a variety of modes, including an arcade mode that offers unlimited replay value and keeps the gameplay fresh.
- The controls can be frustrating and unresponsive, leading to a trial-and-error gameplay experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- The graphics are dated and lack polish, with low-quality textures and repetitive environments that can make the game feel monotonous.
- The story is underdeveloped and ends on a cliffhanger, leaving players unsatisfied and wanting more closure.
- story40 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it underdeveloped and lacking meaningful depth, often describing it as simplistic or poorly executed. While some appreciate the intriguing premise of a werewolf in space, they note that the narrative fails to deliver satisfying resolutions or character development, often leaving players frustrated with its abrupt endings and lack of clarity. Overall, the gameplay is seen as more engaging than the story itself, which many feel serves merely as a backdrop for the action.
“The storyline, in my opinion, was really interesting even though there's not a ton of story to it, and overall - I just really enjoy playing this title.”
“The story mode is engaging and introduces you to the game mechanics early on, then blows you away with the whole idea of werewolves in space and some infuriatingly addictive levels to navigate through.”
“Fun game with what I think is a pretty intriguing storyline!”
“The story is really bad.”
“(The whole story is you trying to escape a spaceship while a telepathic woman, who is helping you escape, keeps telling you she will explain everything - eventually. She never does. You escape the ship, she tells you she will explain everything... to be continued! Yep, you get that kind of ending. But it is obvious that this game is never going to be continued.)”
“The story had potential, but its lack of meaningful development had me losing interest quickly.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Infinity Runner" is characterized by its reliance on quick time events and reflex-based mechanics, drawing comparisons to mobile endless runners like "Temple Run." While some players appreciate the challenging and fast-paced nature of the game, many criticize its repetitive structure, poor execution, and frustrating UI, leading to a generally negative reception regarding the overall gameplay experience. Despite its potential, the game struggles with execution, leaving players feeling that it lacks depth and engagement.
“Challenging gameplay with balanced difficulty.”
“Infinity Runner’s gameplay manages to capture the same gameplay as games like Temple Run, and adds a couple of other elements such as quick time events to make the game fairly challenging at times, by making you rely solely on your reflexes to complete the game.”
“I enjoyed the fast-paced parkour style of gameplay that it offered and the well-done voice acting.”
“Gameplay is resultingly pointless, simple and annoying.”
“The game is boring, the mechanics aren't done well, and gameplay is flawed.”
“I tried to look out for the best in this game but it's truly difficult, the script is poor, the voice over bad and gameplay just... non-existent.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the inspired art design and polished UI, while others criticize the low-quality textures and dated visuals reminiscent of earlier console generations. Although the game runs well in 4K and features decent animations, many players find the overall graphical quality to be mediocre or subpar, with some areas lacking distinctiveness. Overall, while there are moments of aesthetic appeal, the graphics do not consistently impress.
“Inspired art and graphic design, same singular style as Soul Axiom and Master Reboot.”
“The game's aesthetics are really beautiful and the quality of the animations and voice acting are remarkable.”
“The graphics and sound totally work.”
“The textures on the environments are low quality and muddy, and the 3D models are also pretty poor; topped off with the repeated sections of the corridors you run through simply being uninteresting as well leaves much to be desired in the graphical department.”
“Unfortunately, the graphics are subpar at best.”
“The 'stunning graphics' are not stunning at all, to say the least.”
- music13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 46 % negative mentions
The reviews on the music aspect are mixed, with some players praising the soundtrack as fantastic and enhancing the gameplay experience, particularly during high-energy moments. However, many others criticize the music as bland, forgettable, or even unbearable, with specific areas noted for particularly poor tracks. Overall, while some find the music enjoyable, a significant portion of players feel it detracts from the game.
“Funky music aids the flow states you'll enjoy as you squish cops' heads and escape your overlords.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic, especially when you’re running at that speed, and so making a massive jump or avoiding deadly lasers really makes you feel like a boss.”
“At least with Guitar Hero, there's some nice music.”
“The music also is probably some of the worst music I’ve listened to in a video game in a long time; bland and forgettable techno music.”
“Music is kind of awful, especially in the docks area.”
“Also, I just had to turn off the music; couldn't take it anymore.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability, highlighting the engaging arcade modes and the challenge mode that enhances their skills. Additionally, the inclusion of an infinity mode offers unlimited replay value, ensuring players have plenty of content to explore.
“The other arcade modes provide great replay value, and I'm slowly making my way through the challenge mode, which adds a visual level to my running skills.”
“Unlimited replay value with Infinity Mode.”
“The game offers unlimited replay value with its infinity mode.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a humorous contrast in the game's lighting, where certain areas are so dim that players find them clearer than when the lights are on, adding an unexpected comedic element to the gameplay experience.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, exacerbated by unskippable cutscenes that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
“Unskippable cutscenes make the grinding feel even more tedious.”
“The grinding is repetitive and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
“It takes forever to level up, making the game feel like a never-ending grind.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game's performance is generally good on some machines, issues with broken controls significantly hinder the overall playability, leading to a frustrating experience for users.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's visuals effectively create a tense atmosphere, contributing to moments of enjoyment, while the responsive controls enhance the overall experience.
“The visuals create a really tense atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every sound and visual element contributes to a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a general understanding of concerns regarding monetization, particularly if it involves endless or exploitative microtransactions, though there is no strong consensus on the issue.
“I could understand disdain for this if it were endless, or if there were exploitative microtransactions.”
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, forcing players to choose between spending money or missing out.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game experiences significant stability issues, particularly when graphics settings are increased, leading to lag and skipped quick-time events that can result in instant character deaths.
“First things first, this game gets buggy the moment you turn up the graphics. It will give you lag that can either kill you or cause you to skip the QTEs, resulting in instant death.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; frequent crashes and freezes make it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion and made it hard to enjoy the game.”
Critic Reviews
Infinity Runner Review
An infinite runner game with a slightly different take on the genre and unlike most, a storyline. Not a mould breaker, but this budget title is different enough to make it worth checking out.
70%Infinity Runner Review
All of the underlying wrongness of Infinity Runner can probably be traced back to Wales Interactive overstretching itself. The game was almost definitely envisioned as something more open and complete, until a lack of money or time forced the developer to squeeze its ideas into the shell of an endless runner. The rigidity of the genre ruins almost every promising aspect of the game - it defangs the antagonist, dilutes the plot to the point of irrelevance, and - most damning of all - makes the fact that the protagonist is a werewolf almost inconsequential. A great game exists somewhere in a previous version of Infinity Runner's design document, but the released product is so constricted and amateurish that it will only be remembered as the game that managed to screw up the concept of werewolves in space.
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