Long Neck Run

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Long Neck Run is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Dual Cat and was released on September 10, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Long Neck Run is an arcade obstacle game that provides plenty of humor and opportunities to show off your reflexes. However, be prepared for a buggy gameplay experience and an excessive amount of advertisements. The game aims to deliver a fun and engaging experience, but it falls short due to its technical issues. Overall, Long Neck Run offers an entertaining concept, but its execution could use improvement.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,188 reviews

humor21 positive mentions

monetization207 negative mentions

The game features a fun and unique concept of a reverse damsel in distress, making it enjoyable and engaging.
Players appreciate the variety of skins and the satisfaction of growing their character's neck, which adds a fun element to gameplay.
The game is generally free of intrusive ads, allowing for a smoother gaming experience compared to other mobile games.

The game suffers from excessive lag and glitches, making it frustrating to play at times.
Many players report an overwhelming number of ads, particularly after each level, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
Once players unlock all skins and reach higher levels, the game can become repetitive and lacks sufficient new content to keep them engaged.

monetization
218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to the overwhelming number of ads, with many players reporting ads after nearly every level, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the option to pay to remove ads, others find that ads persist even after payment, leading to frustration. Overall, the consensus is that the excessive ads significantly impact gameplay enjoyment, making it a common point of contention among players.
- “If you play it with the Wi-Fi on your phone off, you'll get no ads and it's a great game.”
- “This game is super fun and has no ads; I could play this for hours nonstop.”
- “Nice game, no ads for the first level.”
- “Game made exclusively to monetize ads, extremely basic graphics and mindless action, just to lure you in so you can see one ad between every single level.”
- “Very frustrating for the kids, waste of money and basically a bit of a con as I paid to remove the ads.”
- “It's a good game but the ads are the problem.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated by players, with many finding the concept of a long neck and quirky obstacles amusing. Users highlight the game's ability to entertain and elicit laughter, often describing it as "stupidly funny" and a great way to pass the time. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a favorite among players.
- “Good game, funny, good to waste time.”
- “I love this game because you have a long neck and it's also funny because if you choose the wrong color your neck will disappear.”
- “It's very funny because the neck is rings.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting persistent freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly after completing levels or claiming rewards. Many players also mention an overwhelming number of ads, which further disrupts gameplay. Despite these issues, some still find the game enjoyable, highlighting its fun elements when it functions properly.
- “This game sucks because it just freezes like on level 5 and it is just horrible. There's like an ad every single time after a level. The first two levels are fun, but the other levels are hard because they freeze, and you have to try to get yourself up above everything.”
- “Too much lag. I have full Wi-Fi, and it freezes and crashes. I can't even finish the level passing a giraffe!”
- “This game is buggy as all get out and ad-filled.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users praising it as solid and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being repetitive, stiff, and plagued by excessive ads. Many players express a desire for more engaging content and longer gameplay sessions, indicating that the current experience is hindered by the overwhelming presence of advertisements.
- “Way too many ads, but the gameplay is solid.”
- “Very nice gameplay.”
- “V good gameplay love you game.”
- “20 seconds of gameplay, 59 seconds of ads.”
- “Main mechanics are broken, though.”
- “Was kinda fun for a bit, but the levels were the same, gameplay was stiff, and there were a lot of ads.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "exciting" and "very cool," while others criticize them for being basic and culturally insensitive. Overall, the visual quality seems to vary significantly, with some users appreciating the effort put into the graphics, while others feel it detracts from the overall experience.
- “I never tried it but the graphics look exciting.”
- “Great game! It's funny, has nice graphics, and I appreciate the thought put into the high-quality visuals!”
- “I gave it 5 stars because the graphics are so good, very cool, and very nice.”
- “Game made exclusively to monetize ads, extremely basic graphics and mindless action, just to lure you in so you can see one ad between every single level.”
- “Game play is fine but the whole graphic of the game is culturally insensitive and offensive towards African tribes and culture.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The story has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment and frustration, suggesting that it lacks depth or coherence. Overall, it seems to fall short of expectations, leaving players unsatisfied with the narrative experience.
- “You might answer by saying 'close all of your tabs!' or 'it's on an Android, what do you expect.' Well, plot twist.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to engage the player.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is rated moderately high, with users appreciating its overall quality but expressing frustration over the inability to pause or stop the game when needed, which detracts from the experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious over time, leading to boredom, though enjoyment may vary based on personal preference.
- “The game starts off fun, but the grinding becomes tedious after a while, leading to boredom.”
- “While there are a few ads, the repetitive nature of the grinding can make the experience feel monotonous.”
- “It really depends on your preference, but the grinding aspect can quickly become a chore.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game is described as engaging and enjoyable, with players expressing excitement about its integration into the gameplay experience. However, some users seem to struggle with fully connecting to the music, indicating a mixed reception overall.