Madrun

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 271 reviews
  • humor
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Tired of uneventful, single-player 2D platformers? This just another one of them...except you race against up to 7 other players online and create catastrophic chaos with items beyond insanity.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 271 reviews
humor11 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Incredibly fun and chaotic when played with friends, leading to lots of laughter and memorable moments.
  • The game is free and offers a unique blend of platforming and competitive elements that keep players engaged.
  • Great for short gaming sessions, providing a light-hearted experience that can lead to friendly rivalry.
  • The game can be frustrating due to unbalanced power-ups and mechanics that often lead to players feeling overwhelmed.
  • Some players report that the camping strategy can ruin the experience, making it less enjoyable for others.
  • Technical issues such as crashes and lack of player base can hinder the overall experience.
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in this game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its ability to generate laughter, especially when played with friends. Despite its chaotic nature and some control issues, the comedic elements and entertaining power-ups contribute to a hilariously enjoyable experience that keeps players coming back for more. Overall, it’s described as a "stupidly fun" game that excels in delivering laughs.

    • “This game is a great game to play with friends, hilariously good fun, solid catch-up mechanisms.”
    • “This game is so funny when playing with friends; you will laugh your ass off. The power-ups are extremely fun to use, especially the lightning one.”
    • “This game is stupidly fun to play; it never gets old. The more players there are, the funnier it is. It's so funny seeing everyone struggle to get in 1st place and win the game.”
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some praising its enjoyable controls, dynamic mechanics, and the ability to play with friends, while others criticize it for being overly complex and featuring broken, unfair mechanics. The steep learning curve and inspired gameplay loop can lead to frustration, but the graphics and overall experience are often highlighted as strong points. Overall, it seems best enjoyed in a competitive setting with friends.

    • “To everyone, this is a must-play game with gorgeous graphics, an inspired gameplay loop, an extremely steep learning curve, and great tunes to pacify the immense rage that will flow through your body.”
    • “The complex gameplay, the attention to detail, and the option to experience it with your friends is truly marvelous!”
    • “Good graphics (timeless) as well as amazing gameplay.”
    • “It is basically Super Mario and Mario Kart combined into one terrible mix with horribly broken and unfair mechanics, guaranteed to make you mad.”
    • “The mechanics are alright, I guess.”
    • “Madrun gameplay.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and unique art style, while others criticize the use of recycled assets and occasional bugs. Some players appreciate the game's charming simplicity, while others find the 8-bit graphics unappealing. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant aspect of the game's appeal, despite some inconsistencies.

    • “To everyone, this is a must-play game with gorgeous graphics, inspired gameplay loop, extremely steep learning curve, and great tunes to pacify the immense rage that will flow through your body.”
    • “Very frequent updates and amazing art style.”
    • “Amazing graphics; I thought it was a movie!!!”
    • “The visuals are buggy, the assets are taken from other games, the items are chaotic as hell.”
    • “It has 8-bit graphics which I would normally think is charming and cool, but this is just horse shit.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as beautiful and one of the best they've ever heard, while others find it annoying and headache-inducing, particularly criticizing the inability to turn it off. Overall, the experience ranges from highly appreciated to frustratingly intrusive.

    • “The soundtrack will literally make you cry; it's so beautiful.”
    • “Pros: best soundtrack I have ever heard.”
    • “If I listen to the menu music for too long, my head starts throbbing.”
    • “For the love of God, can I please turn the awful music off?”
    • “The fact that I can't turn off their chiptune music is not only annoying, but I can pause.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the game to be an incredibly heart-warming experience, highlighting its strong emotional impact and ability to evoke deep feelings.

    • “This was the most heartwarming experience I have ever played.”
  • story1 mentions

    The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that it does not feature any story elements.

    • “This game does not have any story whatsoever.”
    • “The narrative is completely lacking and feels disjointed.”
    • “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, citing buggy visuals, the use of assets from other games, and chaotic item management as major concerns.

    • “The visuals are buggy, the assets are taken from other games, and the items are chaotic.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users consistently highlight the game as "very replayable," indicating that it offers engaging content and experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “The game offers a high level of replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
    • “I love how every decision I make leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay it again and again.”
    • “The variety of character builds and strategies available ensures that no two playthroughs feel the same.”
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