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Running on Empty

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69%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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Running on Empty is a single player survival role playing shooter game with a post-apocalyptic theme. It was developed by T.F.A.N.C.S. and was released on September 9, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

(This game is also available on Steam) Running on Empty is a minimal yet deep post-apocalyptic role-playing game with resource management mechanics (in 64x64 retro pixel graphics!)Your sole mission is to retrieve the package from the place far away.Go through the cruel world.Run between settlements, help residents, deal with raiders to complete the mission. Features Managing your resources to s…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
music3 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game has a charming pixelated aesthetic and fun gameplay reminiscent of older adventure games.
  • It's simple to understand and learn, yet offers plenty to explore, making it surprisingly engaging.
  • The music is fantastic and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • The game can be intentionally frustrating due to heavy reliance on RNG, leading to unpredictable outcomes.
  • It does a poor job of easing players into the mechanics, often requiring reference to a manual that lacks sufficient information.
  • The font used in the game is difficult to read, which can detract from the overall experience.

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise from users, who describe it as fantastic and express a strong desire for a soundtrack release. Many players are eager to obtain the tracks, highlighting the music's significant impact on their overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “I love the music and want to get my hands on the tracks, though I'm not sure where to get them.”
    • “If they see this, I'd like them to release the soundtrack!”
    • “This is a really nice game, and the music is fantastic.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, particularly for achievement hunters, as the requirements are both extensive and specific.

    • “For those who play for achievements, the ones in this game are pretty grindy and specific.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature an endearing pixelated aesthetic that complements the gameplay, reminiscent of classic adventure games. This charming visual style enhances the experience as players navigate the wasteland with their cat character.

    • “The pixelated aesthetic is endearing as your little cat character faces the dangers of the wasteland to retrieve his goal, and the very fun gameplay is a bit reminiscent of the older style adventure games of yesteryear.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a charming pixelated aesthetic as players navigate their cat character through a perilous wasteland, reminiscent of classic adventure games.

    • “The pixelated aesthetic is endearing as your little cat character faces the dangers of the wasteland to retrieve his goal, and the very fun gameplay is a bit reminiscent of the older style adventure games of yesteryear.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is noted for its clever and unexpected references, with players drawing amusing comparisons to other titles like "Running on Empty" rather than the expected "Oregon Trail." This suggests a playful and engaging comedic tone that resonates well with players.

    • “Funny, I'd have sworn I was playing Running on Empty, not Oregon Trail.”
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Running on Empty is a survival role playing shooter game with post-apocalyptic theme. Common tags for Running on Empty include indie, trading, roguelite, pixel graphics, cartoon and others.

Running on Empty is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

Running on Empty was released on September 9, 2022.

Running on Empty was developed by T.F.A.N.C.S..

Running on Empty has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Running on Empty for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Running on Empty is a single player game.

Similar games include Dustland Delivery, Kingsway, Tangledeep, CrossCode, Dex and others.