Smash Runner!

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"Smash Runner! is a casual, single-player game with numerous bugs. The objective is to 'get bigger to smash' various obstacles and enemies in your path. Despite its buggy nature, the game offers a unique concept of growing in size to overcome challenges."

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

37%

Audience ScoreBased on 430 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization107 negative mentions

The game is entertaining and can be a fun time killer.
Some players appreciate the simplicity and mindless gameplay.
The game has a satisfying concept of getting bigger and smashing obstacles.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, often freezing after completing levels.
There are excessive ads, with players spending more time watching them than actually playing.
Many levels are deemed impossible to pass due to unfair obstacles and mechanics.

monetization
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The monetization strategy of this game heavily relies on ads, with players frequently encountering them after nearly every level, leading to frustration and complaints about excessive interruptions. Many users express that the game feels more like an ad generator than an enjoyable experience, with some suggesting that the gameplay is overshadowed by the constant need to watch ads to progress. While some players appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game perks, the overwhelming consensus is that the ad frequency detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “If you have money and want to buy the no ads option, then this game is fine. However, there are too many ads, and you need internet to play, so I can't just turn off my Wi-Fi.”
- “But I didn't buy the no ads option. It didn't crash or make me stop; it's true for me.”
- “Game is designed in a way you have to watch 30 second ads to play or else you grind for an unbearably long amount of time and are still forced to watch ads anyway.”
- “This game is horrible, it's nothing like their ads and there's ads everywhere, every time I'm just playing casually then an ad just pops up, it also randomly redirected me to Lazada multiple times.”
- “Terrible ad-ridden game with tons of lag and to top it off, you have the audacity to have this game need Wi-Fi to run which doesn't make sense besides the fact that you want people to be bombarded by ads.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly after completing levels. Many players experience soft locks that require restarting the app, leading to frustration and a diminished gameplay experience. Overall, the game is described as buggy and plagued by performance problems, significantly impacting user enjoyment.
- “Whenever I finish the level, nothing happens; the camera freezes, and the only way to unfreeze it is to close and reopen the app, which means I have to do level 57 again, and the process repeats.”
- “It's fun when you're on the way to the end, but when you get to the square, it just freezes. I've waited for hours, and it's still frozen. If you die at one of the pools at the end, you freeze.”
- “Is extremely glitchy and doesn't let you pass the first level because it just freezes every time. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling it because I really liked the concept, but it was not working, and the game is very low quality.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality and glitchiness, with many users reporting issues such as freezing and poor animations. Overall, players find the visual presentation to be disappointing and not reflective of the game's promotional material.
- “Low quality, bad graphics, and the game freezes after level one.”
- “The graphics are terrible.”
- “The graphics are horrible and when I beat the level I was stuck with the weird coin falling animation. The ad looked so fun, then this wasn't anything like it.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with users citing frequent ads that disrupt the experience and poor animations. Many players have reported glitches that prevent progression, particularly freezing issues on the first level, leading to frustration. Overall, while some find the core gameplay concept appealing, the execution and quality have left much to be desired.
- “Overall, the gameplay itself is not too horrible.”
- “The game has a unique concept that I really liked.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are interesting and engaging.”
- “Why put the size mechanics in if every time it hits all 3 boxes instead of just one?”
- “The ads are annoying and the gameplay isn't even fun.”
- “It's extremely glitchy and doesn't let you pass the first level because it just freezes every time. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling it because I really liked the concept, but it was not working, and the game is very low quality. At first, I didn't care, but it also affected gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is noted for being distinct from typical advertising tropes, as it avoids the cliché of using absurd or unrealistic scenarios, instead opting for a more genuine and relatable comedic approach.
- “The humor in this game is genuinely clever and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments.”
- “The witty dialogue and unexpected jokes make every interaction entertaining.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious and purposeless, with a lack of clear goals after the initial level. Many feel it resembles a farming simulator rather than an engaging gameplay experience, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- “This is actually one of the worst games I've ever played. I don't even know what the goal is for this game. Once you've finished the first level, you're just stuck with these towers in front of you and you can't even move. It's extremely boring and this game has no purpose to it; it's just a farming simulator. This is false advertising.”
- “The grinding in this game is unbearable. It feels like I'm just doing the same repetitive tasks over and over without any real progress or reward.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but it all feels pointless. The game doesn't offer any meaningful upgrades or achievements for the time invested.”