Running Fred

Running Fred is a third-person platformer game where you help Fred, the hapless hero, survive as long as possible while avoiding numerous perilous traps and obstacles. The game offers multiple modes, including Adventure, Challenge, and Endless Survival, with tons of special skills and perks to collect. Share your scores with friends via Game Center, customize your character's appearance, and keep your progress across devices.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,897 reviews

graphics103 positive mentions

monetization155 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgia and is fun to play.
Great graphics and entertaining gameplay with various challenges.
The ability to customize Fred with different costumes adds to the fun.

Excessive ads after every level make the game frustrating.
Many players experience glitches and crashes, especially on certain devices.
The in-game purchases for additional levels and characters are considered too expensive.

monetization
170 mentions
6 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over unskippable ads appearing frequently, often after every level or game attempt, leading to a diminished gaming experience. While some users appreciate the option for in-game purchases, they feel that the excessive ads overshadow the enjoyment of the game, with calls for an ad-free purchase option being a common request.
- “And, best of all, you can play the game without buying any in-app purchases.”
- “No lag, no ads, this game is just amazing.”
- “Love the game and everything about it, but less ads would be nice.”
- “Too many ads, I used to love this game a few years ago and I played it every single day. Now an ad pops up after every single run attempt. It's truly disgraceful how this kind of thing happens with every game. You have the in-game purchases (which are reasonably priced), so there is no need for the ads. It's sickening, a great game that's been ruined by greedy developers who just care about lining their own pockets.”
- “The constant obsession with showing me ads for apps I have no interest in was doing my head in, and there isn't even an option to purchase an ad-free version. It is a fun time killer, but most of it is spent closing ads.”
- “I would give it 5 stars if not for the ads. Ruined with forced fullscreen video advertisements.”
graphics
140 mentions
74 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a largely positive reception, with many users praising their quality, detail, and nostalgic appeal. However, some players express a desire for improvements, particularly in texture and realism, while a few mention issues with lag and control responsiveness. Despite these critiques, the graphics are frequently highlighted as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and the levels are challenging.”
- “I love this game; it has awesome graphics and cool gore.”
- “Great graphics and great characters; no complaints.”
- “Please improve the graphics, the texture of everything, and the looks of Fred.”
- “I was expecting better graphics and gameplay.”
- “The graphics are a little crappy, but otherwise a good game.”
humor
112 mentions
99 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding the combination of gore and comedic elements to be entertaining and hilarious. Players enjoy the absurdity of character deaths and the quirky animations, often describing the game as both funny and addictive. Despite some criticisms regarding age ratings and ads, the overall sentiment is that the humor adds a unique charm to the gameplay experience.
- “It's a really fun and funny game for when you're either home or outside or traveling. I always play this with my brothers when we travel.”
- “This game is really funny! I love its humor and the way it makes me laugh.”
- “It is so funny when you die, always! Even though you get low skullies, the blood and flesh look funny. It's also my favorite game so far!”
stability
83 mentions
6 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous glitches and freezing issues, which significantly impact gameplay and user experience. Many players report that these bugs lead to frustrating moments, such as characters dying unexpectedly or levels not completing properly. While some users have had a smooth experience, the overall consensus indicates that stability improvements are urgently needed for a better gaming experience.
- “No glitches.”
- “Runs great on my phone.”
- “Very good, I have a lot of games and this is my favorite and very addictive game; there are no glitches on my Android tablet, but a couple of ads.”
- “There are a lot of glitches that easily get past the game, but overall it's a great game.”
- “The game freezes a lot when I'm trying to pass the level; I die and fall to my death. I would give it five stars, but if they fix the glitching, I'll give it five stars.”
- “It freezes too much, and that new level should be free.”
gameplay
30 mentions
63 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its addictiveness, nostalgic graphics, and enjoyable mechanics, making it a solid running game. However, many users express frustration with frequent ads, bugs, and unresponsive controls, which can detract from the experience. While some find the difficulty level appealing, others feel the tutorial is inadequate and the upgrade system is overly slow.
- “Really addicting gameplay and time killer.”
- “Its a great game with good graphics and amazing gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is amazing, controls are good once you get used to them, and then that's it.”
- “More ads than gameplay.”
- “The tutorial barely prepares you at all for the actual game; the game's mechanics and controls are terrible and half the time don't respond right. The upgrade system is outrageous, it takes excruciatingly long to upgrade, and the game tells you nothing about the obstacles.”
- “Gameplay is horrible and there is an ad every time you die and when you beat a level.”
story
19 mentions
37 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the engaging missions and challenging gameplay reminiscent of a temple run. However, some users express frustration over repetitive missions, the presence of ads, and a lack of depth in the narrative, leading to mixed feelings about the overall story experience. Additionally, there are calls for more content and a more cohesive storyline to enhance the gaming experience.
- “This game is awesome! It has many traps, epic missions, and amazing locations with more skills.”
- “I like it because we have many missions.”
- “It's like a super challenging temple run with different maps and missions.”
- “Every mission you accomplish, you get a minute ad and it's very annoying.”
- “Why is Grimmy chasing Fred? There is no point, so that part of the story is terrible.”
- “It's not fair that the only way to unlock the high stakes world is with money, and there are only two other worlds to play, both in survival and story mode.”
music
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and engaging qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the guitar soundtrack and find it adds to the game's atmosphere, particularly during tense moments. However, some users express frustration with ads interrupting their enjoyment of the music.
- “I really like the concept and soundtrack in this game; it makes me remember all the good times with my friends. Even though there are not so many levels and modes, and the game has a few bugs, I really love this game very much. I hope the developer reads this and considers a remake or revival of the game like in the old days.”
- “I love the guitar soundtrack, the gameplay, and more.”
- “Excellent graphics and cool soundtracks make this (free) game wonderful enough to compete with the greatest games ever downloaded on the Play Store.”
- “It ruins my song, but other than that, it is a nice game to play.”
- “It needs to play music when the Grim Reaper gets close.”
- “Wen I got to far lvl I went to sivivle n went back to the normal game it went strait to sivivle so not fair:-[ apepart from that its great plus go on utube type down fred baby sister's a vampire its me fav song also just type down fred got so much mini movies lol.”
optimization
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the game's optimization to be satisfactory, with smooth performance on tablets and enjoyment on devices with limited RAM. However, some users note that the game could benefit from further performance adjustments, particularly on lower-end devices, and express frustration with the slow progression in earning in-game currency for upgrades.
- “Fun runs smoothly.”
- “Good runs smoothly on tablets.”
- “The only advantage of Android over PC gaming is the G sensor and mixing parkour with gore. This amazing game has wall running like the Prince of Persia series, double jump, and many more versatile features. I am a hardcore gamer, and I know what I'm talking about.”
- “Maybe it's because of my phone's limited RAM (512MB), but I love this game. Please make more performance adjustments.”
- “The running Fred was not completely optimized. I have it installed on all my devices, and I am extremely picky. I just make the backup and uninstall every app that I don't use. I have kept this for over 2 years and still play.”
- “Awesome game, it just takes forever for you to get the coins to buy the next level or improve performance.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find that obtaining all costumes in the game requires extensive grinding, as the currency system involving Skullies is seen as tedious and time-consuming.
- “It is basically impossible to get all the costumes without grinding the hell out of this game.”
- “Skullies are a tedious method of currency.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be heartwarming and uplifting, highlighting its wholesome nature as a key emotional aspect that enhances their overall experience.
- “The game is incredibly heartwarming and evokes a deep sense of connection.”
- “I felt a rollercoaster of emotions while playing; it truly touched my heart.”
- “The storytelling is so powerful that it left me in tears at several moments.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its intensity and immersive qualities, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some players express frustration with intrusive ads, which detracts from their enjoyment.