Level Up Runner

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Level Up Runner is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Lion Studios and was released on September 23, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,864 reviews

humor19 positive mentions

monetization248 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, providing a unique and humorous experience.
Gameplay is straightforward and easy to understand, making it accessible for casual players.
The graphics and sound quality are enjoyable, adding to the overall experience.

The game is heavily ad-driven, with forced ads after almost every action, significantly detracting from the gameplay experience.
Many players report frequent crashes and lag, making the game frustrating to play.
Purchasing the ad-free version does not eliminate all ads, leading to feelings of being misled.

monetization
277 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Even players who purchased the "no ads" option report still encountering mandatory ads for upgrades and other features, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes ad revenue over user experience. Overall, the excessive and intrusive ad presence has detracted from the enjoyment of the game, with many reviewers suggesting that the gameplay is overshadowed by the constant interruptions.
- “This game is really relaxing and almost has no ads.”
- “Wow, no ads so far, extra wow!”
- “There are no ads, that's good.”
- “You cannot progress without watching ads.”
- “The entire game is just watching advertisements.”
- “You will literally spend more time watching ads than playing this game.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it hilarious and entertaining, particularly enjoying the ragdoll mechanics and character reactions. However, some users feel that the humor isn't consistent enough to keep them engaged, and frustrations with ads detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the game has its comedic moments, opinions on its fun factor vary significantly.
- “This game is hilarious!”
- “A very funny game to pass time.”
- “I really think this is a funny game; the characters have me cracking up.”
- “It's not funny enough for me; it's not really exciting like the other games. This is the game that I actually have to keep because my mom decided that I can only have one game on this phone. Now I'm never playing on the phone again; all I'm doing is watching YouTube because I have only two options: play this boring game that's so slow or watch YouTube all day, and I pick YouTube.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land for me.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as simple and potentially enjoyable, involving collecting gloves and battling bosses; however, it is heavily marred by excessive advertisements, with users reporting that ads dominate the experience, often outnumbering actual gameplay time. Many players feel that the frequent interruptions from ads significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that a reduction in ads could enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay has you collect gloves, punch people, and then face a big boss at the end.”
- “But gameplay can be fun when the internet is off.”
- “Great gameplay.”
- “When 90% of the gameplay is ads, you ruin even the tiny amount of fun the game could have had.”
- “5 seconds of simple gameplay followed by 1+ minutes of ads.”
- “There's too many ads and they are ruining the experience of gameplay.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly during ad playback. Many players express frustration over these issues, leading some to consider deleting the app altogether despite enjoying the gameplay. Overall, the game's stability is described as poor, detracting from the overall experience.
- “My terrible experience was playing a level, getting stuck watching an ad, the ad freezes my phone, and I have to restart the app. I did it again, now I'm deleting the game.”
- “Game keeps crashing, I can't move the character left or right and it just freezes... deleting the app.”
- “Freezes way too often and doesn't allow for you to go onto the next stage, very disappointing.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their smoothness and quality, with many users highlighting the impressive 3D visuals and character designs. However, some players noted that intrusive text and ads can detract from the overall visual experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's unique and humorous appeal.
- “This is an amazing game, love the graphics and the sound quality; it is fantastic.”
- “Awesome characters and the 3D graphics .”
- “I give 5 stars because all the graphics are smooth and it's a funny and unique ragdoll game.”
- “The huge text across the screen obscures the visuals and feels like a guilt trip.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The color palette is dull and unappealing, making the game visually uninteresting.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it often requires watching ads to progress, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While the gameplay can be entertaining, the reliance on ad farming makes it feel overly grindy.
- “It would be entertaining if it wasn't an ad-farming game.”
- “It's fun, but it's very grindy, and to advance, you need to watch ads.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is notably lacking, with users highlighting the absence of music despite the creator's talent in that area. Additionally, the gameplay experience is marred by frequent advertisements, further detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “He makes great music!!”
- “There's about 10 minutes of content, an ad every 10 seconds, and no music.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music feels generic and uninspired, failing to enhance the gaming experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to a subpar performance experience for players.
- “The game is poorly optimized.”
- “Performance issues make it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times hinder the overall experience.”