RUSHAWAY
- February 23, 2023
- Ninestudios
Rushaway is a 2.5D fast-paced single-player platformer, where your objective is to find the fastest ways towards the goal. Explore different paths for every level, and discover the more optimal ones, avoiding or exploiting different hazards.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, especially for speedrun enthusiasts.
- The aesthetic is pleasing with cute, minimalist art and excellent music that enhances the overall experience.
- It's easy to pick up and play, making it suitable for players with busy schedules, while still providing a satisfying challenge.
- The controls can be difficult to master initially, which may frustrate some players.
- The tutorial lacks clarity, as not all key presses are explained, potentially leading to confusion.
- Players may occasionally feel lost in levels, which can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly addictive, featuring extra challenges and pick-ups that enhance replayability and encourage players to return with improved skills. However, some users find the mechanics initially frustrating, particularly due to a lack of comprehensive tutorial guidance, which may hinder those less tolerant of difficulty.
“It's a really addicting gameplay, and the extra challenges and pick-ups offer you a lot of replayability, so it feels nice to come back to a level with the skill you have been acquiring.”
“Getting to grips with the mechanics is quite frustrating, but the tutorial was challenging as not every key press is explained to the player, which might be a problem for others who don't tolerate frustration as well as I do.”
“Getting to grips with the mechanics is quite frustrating. I'm also not the best player in this genre, so it's probably a personal issue. However, the tutorial was challenging as not every key press is explained to the player, which might be a problem for others who don't tolerate frustration as well as I do.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their pleasing aesthetic and gorgeous menus, which complement the game's genre and art style effectively.
“The aesthetic is also very pleasing; the menus are gorgeous!”
“It goes perfectly with the genre and the art style.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users finding it excellent and enjoyable enough to want to listen to on repeat while working.
“The music is excellent!”
“It made me want to have all the songs on loop for when I'm working.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly addictive, with extra challenges and pick-ups enhancing its replayability. The opportunity to revisit levels with improved skills adds to the enjoyment and encourages repeated play.
“It's a really addicting gameplay, and the extra challenges and pick-ups offer you a lot of replayability, so it feels nice to come back to a level with the skills you have been acquiring.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story features a strong underlying theme, though some users feel the writing could benefit from further refinement.
“The underlying theme and story are really good, even if the writing could be more polished.”