RUN! GRANDPA! RUN!

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RUN! GRANDPA! RUN! is a single player survival platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Egutidze and was released on June 22, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"RUN! GRANDPA! RUN!" is a fast-paced, endless runner game where you help Grandpa escape from a haunted retirement home. Use various abilities and power-ups to evade obstacles, defeat enemies, and collect coins. Compete with friends on the leaderboard and unlock new characters for added replayability.

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is surprisingly fun and offers a unique premise with engaging gameplay.
Many players found the graphics charming and the soundtrack delightful, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
The game has a humorous and emotional storyline that resonates with players, making it memorable.

The game frequently crashes, often every few minutes, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.
There are numerous technical issues, including lack of settings, frame rate problems, and unresponsive controls.
The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with a lack of diverse levels and progression.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are described as both stunning and realistic, with some players praising their emotional impact and overall aesthetic appeal. However, there are criticisms regarding the game's polish, with mentions of bugs and low-quality visuals in certain areas, such as low poly graphics that some consider lazy. Overall, while the graphics can be dazzling, they are marred by technical issues and inconsistencies.
- “The graphics are insane and very realistic.”
- “It honestly is a fun and challenging game with really cute aesthetics.”
- “Graphically, it is rather successful and has dazzling graphics.”
- “The low poly graphics look bad and lazy, and are usually just a copout used when the developer simply isn't capable of better graphics.”
- “But, it honestly is a fun and challenging game with really cute aesthetics - it just needs more polish.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its emotional depth and engaging storyline, while others criticize the lack of polish and the twitchy controls that can make timing-based challenges frustrating. Overall, players appreciate the experience but feel that it could benefit from more content and refinement.
- “Absolutely phenomenal gameplay, dazzling graphics, life-changing, emotional, amazing storyline, heartwarming. 12/10 would recommend! This game brought back my happiness that I lost years ago.”
- “The gameplay is surprisingly decent, and I was able to finish the game in an hour or so.”
- “For the asking price, one would expect more polish and overall quality and gameplay elements like levels or unlockables.”
- “The gameplay controls are way too twitchy.”
- “It was a bit challenging because of the timing for jumps, which is far better than when the game is hard due to poorly implemented mechanics.”
humor
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it surprisingly funny and enjoyable, particularly appreciating quirky elements like a "grandpa in a rocket wheelchair." However, some users noted that technical issues, such as frame rate drops and crashes, detract from the overall experience.
- “Surprisingly funny.”
- “Very funny, a little bit hard and very challenging; grandpa in a rocket wheelchair is so cool! :D :D”
story
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The game's story is praised as phenomenal and emotionally impactful, with many players finding it heartwarming and life-changing. It has resonated deeply with users, providing a sense of hope and happiness during difficult times. Overall, the narrative is highly recommended for its ability to connect with players on a personal level.
- “The story is absolutely phenomenal, with a dazzling narrative that is both emotional and heartwarming. I would recommend this game 12/10.”
- “This game brought back my happiness that I lost years ago, and the storyline truly resonated with me.”
- “The emotional depth of the story is life-changing, making it a memorable experience.”
music
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The music in the game is generally praised for being delightful and enhancing the gameplay experience, evoking a sense of excitement. However, some users find the inability to turn off the music frustrating, and there are issues with sound effects being overshadowed by the soundtrack.
- “The soundtrack is delightful, light, and makes you feel like you're shredding.”
- “You cannot turn off the music; it becomes annoying, but you can lower the volume from the PC.”
- “I couldn't fullscreen and couldn't hear any sound effects except for the music.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for resembling typical mobile games that rely heavily on intrusive advertising, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This is like one of those mobile games you would see in one of those jarring ads.”
emotional
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Players have praised the game for its profound emotional impact, highlighting its heartwarming story and ability to evoke strong feelings. Many describe the experience as life-changing, with one user even attributing a sense of renewed hope and happiness to the game during a challenging time in their life. Overall, the emotional depth of the game resonates deeply with players, making it highly recommended.
- “Absolutely phenomenal gameplay, dazzling graphics, life-changing, emotional, amazing storyline, heartwarming. This game brought back my happiness that I lost years ago.”
- “I had no hope left after I was diagnosed with stage 5 cancer, but after downloading this game, I found a renewed sense of joy.”