Smart Runner

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Smart Runner is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Smart Runner is a casual single-player game that combines fast-paced running with word puzzles in a turbocharged Hangman experience. Players race through levels by spelling words, dodging obstacles, and staying sharp to unleash their inner word wizard. Note that the gameplay may be interrupted by frequent ads.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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51%

Audience ScoreBased on 216 reviews

monetization19 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging concept that mixes word guessing with running.
Some players found it engaging and suitable for vocabulary practice.
A few users appreciated the potential for earning rewards through completing levels.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, making it nearly unplayable and frustrating.
Many players reported poor controls, lag, and unresponsive gameplay, leading to a negative experience.
Numerous users experienced issues with not receiving promised rewards after completing levels, leading to feelings of being scammed.

monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive reliance on ads, with players reporting that it is nearly impossible to progress without watching numerous ads, often leading to frustration and a negative gameplay experience. Many users expressed disappointment over forced ads, glitches, and the overall impact of ads on enjoyment, suggesting that the game could be significantly improved if the ad frequency were reduced. Overall, the monetization approach has detracted from the game's potential, making it feel more like an ad platform than an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “It is practically impossible to play without watching 10 ads per word (100 ads per level basically).”
- “I'm so sorry but I don't think I've ever seen any game worse than this, it's impossible to pass a level without watching a million ads, the graphics are the worst with bad gameplay, you guys should try to improve the game.”
- “It is just an ad and nothing else, nothing else except ads, hundreds of ads for completing one level.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
36%
55%
The graphics of the game have been universally criticized, with many users describing them as low quality, outdated, and reminiscent of games from the 1980s. Complaints also highlight a lack of originality, comparing the visuals unfavorably to popular titles like Subway Surfers. Overall, the graphical presentation is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game is actually good, the graphics could be a bit better, and unlike other games that push adverts in your face, in Smart Runner the ads are optional, which I really like.”
- “The graphics are of very low quality and the user interface is not at all user-friendly.”
- “This game is very frustrating, there's always a loading screen, always loses internet connection and the graphics hurt the eyes.”
- “I would give it zero stars because this game's graphics are so poor; worst runner game ever.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being clunky and reminiscent of Subway Surfers, but lacking in execution and polish. Users report frequent ads, poor controls, and frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that the game is poorly designed and disappointing. Additionally, the game consumes excessive data and causes performance issues, further compounding the negative feedback.
- “It is a Subway Surfers ripoff, there is no menu whatsoever, the game is extremely clunky even though the controls are the same as Subway Surfers, and the entire gameplay could easily be considered awful.”
- “I'm so sorry, but I don't think I've ever seen any game worse than this. It's impossible to pass a level without watching a million ads, the graphics are the worst with bad gameplay. You guys should try to improve the game.”
- “What a piece of garbage. Graphics, controls, interface, and gameplay—everything is horrible. Instead of wasting your money on advertisements, you should have put your money into this game to make it a little better.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches, excessive ads, and frequent freezing, leading to an overall buggy experience.
- “Too many glitches and ads.”
- “Freezes too much.”
- “The game is too buggy!”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant issues with optimization, citing lag and problems with receiving rewards, which detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “I reached level 50 for my offer wall and I didn't even receive my points. This game has no optimization; it lags.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, causing frequent lag and crashes that ruin the experience.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay, the lack of optimization makes it frustrating to play, as it constantly stutters and freezes.”