Runster

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 81 reviews
  • stability
  • monetization
  • graphics
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Runster, It's an online game for exercise which is controlled by your body movement in the real world to elevate both gameplay experience and your health. Moreover, it works without requiring any extra gadget just a smartphone, and a PC is enough.

  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Windows
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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game provides a fun and engaging way to exercise, making players sweat and feel active.
  • Using a smartphone as a motion controller is a novel and affordable concept that many players appreciate.
  • The game has potential for improvement and could serve as a good alternative to more expensive fitness games.
  • The game is considered abandonware, with many features not functioning properly and a lack of developer support.
  • Microtransactions for additional exercises are frustrating, as players must purchase each one separately without a bulk option.
  • The app has significant connectivity issues, often crashing or failing to sync with devices, making the game largely unplayable.
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability is inconsistent, with reports of freezing during boss fights and buggy features in the phone mode and squat exercises. While it runs reasonably well on Linux with Proton, users have experienced occasional freezes, indicating that the game is still in development and may require further improvements.

    • “However, keep in mind that this game is still not fully developed; for example, the boss fight mode just freezes and you can't start the game.”
    • “The phone half seems a little buggy.”
    • “The squat exercise, or maybe the up/down motion, was especially buggy.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization model of the game is criticized for relying heavily on in-app purchases and microtransactions, which many users feel detracts from the overall experience and creates a perception of constant financial demands. Players express a preference for a one-time purchase option instead.

    • “It would be a great game if it weren't based on in-app purchases; I would buy it in one payment, but in-app purchases feel like schemes to keep asking for money constantly.”
    • “And microtransactions.”
    • “The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative.”
    • “I can't enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads and in-game purchases.”
    • “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating to progress.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics have a familiar quality, suggesting they may not be groundbreaking or innovative but are recognizable to players.

  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it feels basic and unremarkable.

  • story2 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has been criticized, with some users suggesting that it lacks depth and engagement, implying that it may not be worth exploring for those seeking a compelling narrative experience.

    • “If you want a story, then go read a book.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
    • “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
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