Ragdoll Runners

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Ragdoll Runners is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by sman and was released on July 13, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Ragdoll Runners is a physics-based Sport game where you control the legs of an athlete in 8 Track & Field events, with a focus on timing rather than button mashing. Compete solo against tough opponents, locally against 3 friends on splitscreen, or online against the world record and leaderboard records. The Daily Contest mode adds a time-limited challenge to score the most points in the Octathlon."

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Audience ScoreBased on 234 reviews

humor34 positive mentions

The game is highly addictive and offers a fun challenge once you master the controls.
It features hilarious mechanics and animations, making it enjoyable to play with friends in local multiplayer.
The learning curve is rewarding, and players often find satisfaction in improving their skills over time.

The controls can be frustrating and difficult to master, leading to a steep learning curve.
Some players feel the game lacks content and variety, wishing for more events and modes.
There are complaints about the game's physics and mechanics feeling inconsistent or poorly designed.

humor
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious due to its funny mechanics, animations, and the chaotic nature of multiplayer gameplay. Many reviews highlight the comedic moments that arise from failed attempts and unexpected mishaps, particularly in split-screen mode, making it a source of laughter and fun among friends. Overall, the game is described as both challenging and entertaining, delivering a consistently humorous experience.
- “It's not easy; however, missing your step or flubbing your timing will often result in your runner doing humorous flips and faceplants, gamely still trying to move forward as you desperately mash buttons which rarely have a positive result.”
- “Particularly when someone is in the lead, only to mess up 10 meters away from the finish and start frantically pounding buttons while shouting 'noooooooo', with their poor runner doing an Olympic version of the worm as they try and make those last... few... steps... absolutely hilarious!”
- “I lol'd at this game; funny mechanics, funny animation, and overall... fun.”
gameplay
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Gameplay is characterized by basic mechanics that involve assigning buttons to control character movements, which can lead to humorous outcomes. However, the inconsistency in gameplay experiences has left some players frustrated, impacting overall enjoyment. Despite this, many find the game fun and entertaining due to its quirky animations and unexpected results.
- “Now first gameplay from my point of view, I'd give it 8/10.”
- “I lol'd at this game; funny mechanics, funny animation, and overall... fun.”
- “It's a simple mechanic but does lead to some funny results, if not a broken keyboard.”
- “The mechanics are rather basic in theory: you assign a button to both of your character's legs and one to lean forward.”
- “The mechanics, the graphics, everything about this game is not what I expected.”
- “There was one frustrated player that was struggling with the mechanics.”
graphics
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The game features impressive graphics that exceed expectations, complemented by dynamic background sounds that adapt to gameplay. Overall, the visual and auditory elements contribute significantly to the immersive experience.
- “The game has very nice graphics and also amazing background noises which change depending on how you play.”
- “The mechanics, the graphics, everything about this game is not what I expected.”
replayability
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Players generally find the replayability of the game to be strong, with features like a replay system and various ways to revisit content contributing to a positive experience. While some users are still exploring the game, initial impressions suggest that mastering the controls enhances enjoyment and encourages repeated play. Overall, the game is rated highly for its replayability, with scores around 9/10 from some reviewers.
- “Once you master the controls, the game becomes easy, and the replayability is impressive. The game has a replay system after your attempts, and there are other ways to replay content as well. I would give the replayability a 9/10.”
- “Learning this game is actually a lot more fun than I expected it to be, which makes me excited to explore its replayability.”
- “The replayability of this game is intriguing, and I look forward to discovering more as I continue to play.”
optimization
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The game is generally considered to be decently optimized, with users reporting satisfactory performance overall.
- “The optimization is done decently, providing a smooth gameplay experience.”
- “The game is optimized well enough to run on a variety of systems without major issues.”
- “I appreciate the decent optimization that allows for better performance during intense gameplay.”