Red Tie Runner

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Red Tie Runner is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Nathan Bennett and was released on September 7, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Red Tie Runner is a simple but challenging 2D platformer. Put on a red tie and step into stick-figure shoes to navigate through 30 levels so intense you might just forget about the impending heat death of the universe. Features Cozy soundtrack ️ Outdated platforming mechanics that were already outdated when this game came out 10 years ago Dynamic scrolling levels Ultra stunning hyper …

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and simple, reminiscent of old school flash games with a brutal challenge.
The music is great and the first two sets of levels are enjoyable.
It's a free game that offers a nostalgic experience for fans of platformers.

The game suffers from poor graphics and lazy design choices, making it feel unpolished.
Many players experience frustrating gameplay due to unreliable mechanics, such as double jumps and hitbox inaccuracies.
The difficulty spikes unfairly in later levels, leading to a frustrating experience for players.

graphics
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The graphics of "red tie runner" are criticized for being overly simplistic and reminiscent of a lazy 2D retro style, lacking the appeal of more polished games like Flappy Bird. The minimalist art design fails to impress, leading to a negative reception on Steam compared to contemporary standards.
- “The game features very lackluster minimalist 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
- “'Red Tie Runner' is an incredibly lazy 2D retro/stick figure endless runner, and despite the sheer popularity of Flappy Bird (which has better graphics than this) on mobile phones, for some reason this deficient endless runner did not go down very well at all on Steam.”
- “Yes, contemporary 3D graphics take a lot of time and effort to create.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users consistently highlighting its quality and appeal.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
stability
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The game's stability has been criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience, leading to disappointment rather than the anticipated nostalgic enjoyment.
- “I was expecting a fun nostalgic flash game but got a buggy mess instead.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that ruined my experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is structured to provide a cohesive learning experience, with mechanics that progressively build on one another, allowing players to complete all levels in approximately 90 minutes.
- “Took about 90 minutes to play through all of the levels, and most of the time it felt like the mechanics were building on each other.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with each level introducing new mechanics that seamlessly integrate with what you've already learned.”
- “I loved how the gameplay kept evolving, making each level feel fresh and challenging while still being accessible.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, which leads to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
- “The pacing is off, with some levels dragging on while others feel rushed.”
story
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The story of the game is criticized for its limited use of key features like the wingsuit and ziplines, which are only prominent in a few missions, leading to a sense of disappointment. While some players find the later missions more engaging, the overall narrative experience is marred by glitches and underutilization of exciting gameplay elements.
- “The only reason I downloaded this game was because the wingsuit and ziplines looked badass. However, ziplines were rarely used and the animations were super glitchy; it was horrible. The wingsuit was only usable in like 2 or 3 missions, and that was it.”
- “Though, reading the other reviews, it is doable to get to the later missions.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as inaccurate hitboxes, which lead to feelings of annoyance and disappointment, particularly during critical gameplay moments like double jumping.