KILLRUN
- August 25, 2022
- BULKHEAD
Get on Steam"KILLRUN is a speedrunning and parkour game with a run n' gun style that features fast-paced gunplay and over 60 maps. Compete against yourself and others on the leaderboards, and unlock new weapons by completing challenges. The JUMPER game mode offers a pacifist experience focused solely on movement."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive speedrunning experience with tight gunplay and movement mechanics reminiscent of classic CoD titles.
- Great level design and a variety of maps keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate time trials and skill challenges.
- The low price point makes it an attractive option for players looking for a casual yet competitive FPS experience.
- The game lacks multiplayer features and has disappointed many fans who were hoping for a return to the original Promod vision.
- There are significant optimization issues, with reports of poor performance even on high-end PCs, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The absence of tutorials and guidance makes it difficult for new players to learn the movement mechanics, limiting accessibility for those unfamiliar with the genre.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a challenging experience that emphasizes speed and movement mechanics, reminiscent of classic titles like Quake and CS. However, the lack of tutorials and guidance on mechanics is a significant drawback, leaving players to learn through trial and error. Despite some minor graphical limitations, the solid mechanics and satisfying weapon controls contribute to an overall positive impression of the gameplay.
“It's a nice challenge that adds a bit of extra gameplay.”
“Overall the game is great, the mechanics are so solid and it shows how well these classic mechanics stand up to today's modernized gameplay.”
“The movement is outstanding and the weapon mechanics are very satisfying.”
“There is no tutorial to help you with the mechanics, which is annoying because you have to learn by yourself.”
“Other than those nitpicks, the game does absolutely nothing to introduce the player to its mechanics, has eye-bleedingly generic art design, and feels unpolished as all hell.”
“No tutorials or mechanic introductions of any sort.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is highly praised, with players enjoying the challenge of improving their performance on levels and expressing a desire for additional content like multiplayer modes and map packs to enhance longevity. While some find it accessible, others note a steep learning curve for newcomers.
“Overall very worth $5, just hope they add in more map packs/workshop support to up the replayability.”
“10/10 replayability and 10/10 movement, but probably a bit hard to pick up for new players.”
“What makes this game so special is the replay value; playing the same level over and over trying to shave off milliseconds is pure gold.”
“This game is good and all, but I really just want the multiplayer part back. It worked so well and honestly had a lot more replayability than this game.”
“Overall, very worth $5. I just hope they add in more map packs or workshop support to increase the replayability.”
“What makes this game so special is the replay value. Playing the same level over and over, trying to shave off milliseconds, is pure gold.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly criticized, with many users reporting poor performance even on high-end PCs and issues with resolution settings. However, a few players noted that the performance is solid, suggesting a smoother experience due to minimal on-screen rendering. Overall, the consensus leans towards dissatisfaction with optimization.
“The performance is solid as expected; there isn't tons to render on screen here, so expect to have a pretty smooth experience.”
“The game is very badly optimized and runs like shit even on a high-end PC.”
“I do not recommend buying it: optimization and performance have not been addressed, and you cannot set the resolution lower than your monitor (as in Battalion Legacy).”
“I do not recommend buying it: optimization and performance have not been addressed, and you cannot set the resolution lower than your monitor (as in Battalion Legacy).”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are impressively polished for a title primarily utilizing greyboxes, with well-composed levels that feel more refined than typical blockout designs. However, the absence of certain graphical options, like shadow and LOD quality adjustments, is a minor drawback, though it is offset by the extensive gameplay and control features available.
“The visuals in the game are surprisingly good for just using greyboxes; each level's general composition is really nice looking and doesn't feel at all like a blockout level.”
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully executed, making every scene a visual treat.”
“One small disappointing note is that the game lacks some graphical options, such as the ability to change the shadow quality and possibly the LOD quality. However, these are only minor issues and are made up for by the large amount of gameplay and control options.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game, making it hard to fully immerse myself in the experience.”
“While the art style is unique, the overall graphical fidelity is disappointing, with textures that appear blurry and environments that lack detail.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is highlighted as a standout feature, contributing to its fun and stylish atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the parkour FPS gameplay.
“A surprisingly fun parkour FPS with a great soundtrack and style.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is viewed negatively due to the lack of options to toggle ads or purchase a sprint feature, leading to a less favorable experience for players.
“There is no option to toggle ads, and the lack of a sprint feature makes the game feel mediocre.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I find the in-game purchases to be excessive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
