Realm Runner

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Realm Runner is a single player action game. It was developed by Sky Stride Studios and was released on June 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Realm Runner is a 3D fast paced action platformer starring Astro Eskii Dawdle, a competitor in the multiversal game show titled the Microcosm Marathon. Take advantage of Astro's full squid-like arsenal of ability to blast through levels at high speed. Engaging Levels Each level in Realm Runner has multiple different ways to traverse and tackle their obstacles, leading to new paths being discover…

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Incredible art direction and charm, with a banging soundtrack that enhances the experience.
Great level design with multiple ways to achieve map endings, providing a sense of exploration.
Offers a fun sense of speed and unique gameplay mechanics inspired by the Sonic franchise.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and unfinished mechanics, affecting overall gameplay experience.
Controller support is poorly implemented, leading to frustrating interactions during gameplay.
Controls feel floaty and inconsistent, making certain gameplay elements, like wallrunning and homing attacks, difficult to execute.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its energetic and captivating quality, complementing the incredible art direction and overall charm. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as outstanding and memorable, enhancing the gaming experience significantly.
- “Incredible art direction, charm for days, and a soundtrack that is absolutely amazing.”
- “The music is forgettable and lacks any real impact.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The audio design does not match the game's atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the rail grinding tutorial challenging due to the need for manual camera movement, which can lead to frustrating moments when rail switching fails and results in falling into the void.
- “The rail grinding tutorial requires you to manually move your camera to where you're going, and the rail switching has a chance of not working, which can drop you into the void.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The amount of time spent grinding for resources is excessive, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and unintended interactions, alongside an overwhelming motion blur that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game is incredibly buggy; a lot of interactions feel unintended, and the motion blur is overwhelming.”
- “The stability issues make it hard to enjoy the game, as frequent crashes disrupt the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that affected gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their impressive presentation and distinctive art style, which many consider to be its greatest strength.
- “I believe the game's greatest strength lies in its presentation and art style.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is heavily influenced by the Sonic franchise, incorporating similar mechanics and style, which some players find enjoyable.
- “Gameplay-wise, it's clearly inspired by the Sonic franchise and borrows a lot from there, which I don't mind too much.”