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Run through this compelling action game with minimalist art style and maximum story.

Sprinter screenshot
Sprinter screenshot
Sprinter screenshot

79%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
story8 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions

  • The minimalist art style and soothing soundtrack create a calming atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • The gameplay is engaging and challenging, requiring precise timing and quick reflexes, which can be very satisfying for players who enjoy skill-based challenges.
  • The game features a unique storytelling approach through illustrated cutscenes, adding depth to the experience despite its simplicity.
  • The controls are poorly designed, with fixed key bindings that can make the game unplayable for some players, especially those using keyboards or non-standard layouts.
  • The game lacks content and can be completed in a very short time, leading to concerns about its overall value compared to other available games.
  • Technical issues, such as bugs and performance problems, detract from the overall experience and can lead to frustration during gameplay.
  • story
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as minimalistic yet emotionally impactful, focusing on a family's struggles with personal tragedy, conveyed through a series of illustrated polaroid pictures. While some players found the backstory engaging and well-integrated with the gameplay, others criticized its execution as lazy and felt it detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative adds depth to the game, but opinions vary on its effectiveness and relevance to the gameplay.

    • “Sprinter is a charming adventure indie game with unique gameplay and a charming story.”
    • “The story is good, the graphics are awesome, and the soundtrack is very enjoyable as well.”
    • “There you will discover an emotional story of a family – a husband, wife, and daughter – who are dealing with a personal tragedy.”
    • “There's apparently some backstory, but the game implementation here is so lazy and low effort, it's not worth getting into.”
    • “However, I don't know if the story will ever actually tie into the gameplay, and I don't care to find out.”
    • “The story comics didn't really do anything for me.”
  • gameplay
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as fun, addictive, and engaging, with simple mechanics that evolve into challenging experiences as new elements are introduced in each chapter. While the tutorial effectively explains the mechanics, some players noted performance issues that can disrupt the experience. Overall, the unique gameplay concept and captivating mechanics make it a standout title, despite some concerns about optimization and narrative clarity.

    • “The gameplay itself is fun, addictive, and ultimately satisfying.”
    • “Every chapter throws a new mechanic into the mix that makes the game that little bit more difficult until you’re at your very wits end trying to complete each level in normal mode.”
    • “The basic game mechanics are simple, but used in complex ways in order to challenge players.”
    • “However, I don't know if the story will ever actually tie into the gameplay, and I don't care to find out.”
    • “Considering what this game is, it is horribly optimized, if at all. My PC can put some nice graphics on the screen playing GTA V, and even though it says 60fps in this game, it stutters at points (memory leak?) to a point where it does not accept some inputs from the controller, which of course is gameplay breaking like nothing else. This does not happen as badly if you wait a few seconds after resetting the level.”
    • “They were a bit unclear on what is actually happening and why I should care about it in between the actual gameplay, as there is no text.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of resolution options and optimization issues typical of console games, leading to a less impressive visual experience for PC gamers. However, the minimalist art style is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, complementing the gameplay without distraction. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they are considered clean and unique, fitting well with the game's overall aesthetic.

    • “It has a simple user interface and a very nicely drawn graphics style.”
    • “The art style is clean and unique, and its simple appearance complements the gameplay incredibly well.”
    • “The story is good, the graphics are awesome, and the soundtrack is very enjoyable as well.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
    • “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and atmospheric qualities, perfectly complementing the minimalist art style and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as both enjoyable and integral to the game's emotional storytelling, with sound effects that seamlessly blend into the gameplay. Overall, the combination of ambient music and sound design significantly contributes to the game's immersive and rewarding atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack is really amazing and it fits the minimalistic art style as well.”
    • “The ambient music in this game is incredible and adds to the overall experience.”
    • “I do have to give a special mention to the fantastic music and sound effects.”
    • “The music is calm and soothing, but don't let that fool you.”
    • “Difficulty curve is a bit off; I struggled mostly at the start and the final chapter, which would be grueling if it weren't for the music.”
    • “Minimalist graphics and soundtrack which work really well together, but the difficulty increases enough to keep you wanting more, just shy of making it too hard.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Sprinter captivates players with its minimalist design and soothing music, while delivering a profound emotional narrative centered on a family's struggle with personal tragedy. The game's illustrated storytelling and evocative soundtrack enhance the emotional experience, making it a deeply touching journey despite its seemingly peaceful exterior.

    • “Sprinter, developed by Light Step Games, is the type of game that lulls you in with its minimalist design, and then takes hold of you with its challenging levels, music, and emotional story depicted in only pictures.”
    • “There you will discover an emotional story of a family – a husband, wife, and daughter – who are dealing with a personal tragedy.”
    • “+ very emotional soundtrack that fits in very well with the game and story.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through the pursuit of "gold times" on levels, encouraging players to revisit and improve their performance for achievements. This feature adds depth and motivation for repeated playthroughs.

    • “The 'gold times' feature adds to the replayability and achievements.”
    • “Surprisingly, there is also a lot of room for replaying the levels.”
    • “The 'gold times' feature can add to replayability and achievements.”
    • “For replayability, you can go after the gold times.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a soothing experience enhanced by serene ambient music and sound effects, which together create an immersive environment. Players appreciate the combination of fun gameplay, atmospheric music reminiscent of "Thomas Was Alone," and illustrative elements that enrich the storytelling.

    • “It is a soothing experience, along with the atmospheric music and sound effects.”
    • “Mixed with the serene, ambient music, it creates a great atmosphere.”
    • “Fun gameplay, great atmospheric music (the style reminded me of: Thomas Was Alone) and some nice illustrations that add to the story of the game.”

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7h Median play time
6h Average play time
2-9h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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