Tales Runner

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Tales Runner is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Rhaon Entertainment and was released on February 17, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Tales Runner is a wonderfully bright and cheerful racing game that you can play with your friends! Set in a world where your favorite fairy tales come to life, challenge your friends and take some friendly competition to the next level. With multiple game modes, quests, and social features such as the community Plaza, Farm and chat, there is never a dull moment! Race through your favorite fairy ta…

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Audience ScoreBased on 339 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Tales Runner offers a whimsical and colorful racing experience with unique maps inspired by fairy tales, making it a nostalgic favorite for many players.
The game features a vibrant community and allows for extensive character customization, enhancing the overall fun and engagement.
Despite its pay-to-win aspects, the game rewards skill and offers a variety of game modes, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes and bugs that prevent players from even starting or enjoying the game.
Many players express frustration over the pay-to-win mechanics, which can create an unbalanced experience for newcomers and casual players.
The community has been described as toxic, with instances of players being kicked for low levels or perceived inadequacies, making it less welcoming for new players.

graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its adorable and unique art style, imaginative tracks, and overall charm, while others criticize the dated visuals and low resolution (800x600) that hinder the experience. Some players feel that despite the nostalgic appeal, the graphics could benefit from an update to meet modern standards. Overall, while the cartoon-like design has aged better than some contemporaries, the lack of optimization and resolution issues detract from the game's visual quality.
- “This game stood out among the others; the graphics were so adorable and unique.”
- “The art style is very cute, and some of the tracks are very imaginative and creative.”
- “The graphics, while dated, are acceptable.”
- “Sorry, but those graphics and the music made me cry, and not in a good way.”
- “Don't even bother to download this game, it runs in 800x600, the graphics are terrible and not only that, the gameplay sucks.”
- “Had to do a couple of hundred tutorial missions (why the hell is there a tutorial for movement and jumping when the game tells us how to do it as soon we finish character selection?) and I find that the graphics haven't had a touch-up since its initial release, the voice acting is just as cringey as I remember and the maps still as bland and flat as ever.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally considered easy and fun, with a competitive edge that rewards players who learn the mechanics and tricks. However, issues such as awkward controls, a cluttered interface, and a toxic community detract from the overall experience. While some players enjoy the vibrant and silly aspects of the game, others criticize its dated graphics and optimization problems, leading to mixed reviews on its overall quality.
- “Gameplay is easy, but knowing tricks gives you an advantage in any race.”
- “Graphics are a tiny bit dated but if they really wanted they could totally update this game; gameplay-wise it's loads of fun. I'd recommend this to any of my racing friends who like bright colors and just all-around silliness.”
- “I played the Steam version a little bit since it released on here, and I have to say the overall gameplay I still enjoy.”
- “I love the gameplay itself, but it's impossible to actually get a race going.”
- “The camera is really counterproductive, jumping is awkward, and most mechanics involve pressing the same button repeatedly.”
- “Gameplay is now laggy and doesn't seem to be very optimized, even when going into the settings and playing around.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute and quirky narrative elements reminiscent of the original versions, while others express disappointment over the lack of a compelling story in the current iteration, which feels more focused on competition than casual play. Many users noted that the game features various missions and quests, but the lengthy tutorials and repetitive maps detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative seems to be overshadowed by gameplay mechanics, leading to a less engaging story-driven experience.
- “I loved the concept of kids' story mazes to run through and the cute cartoons.”
- “You play as one out of the many different characters in this storybook world and run around different fairy tales on foot.”
- “The thing that made me keep playing in the versions I did, regardless of those facts, was the cute and quirky story that gave new updates every now and then.”
- “The thing that made me keep playing in the versions I did, regardless of those facts, was the cute and quirky story that gave new updates every now and then, but to see this version of the game was practically not story-driven at all like the originals were was quite disappointing, leaving it purely a competition-focused game. That's no fun when you're playing it casually and just want to make friends; that's basically asking for a toxic community from the get-go.”
- “No story, tutorial too long, same map over and over again.”
- “Had to do a couple of hundred tutorial missions (why the hell is there a tutorial for movement and jumping when the game tells us how to do it as soon as we finish character selection?) and I find that the graphics haven't had a touch-up since its initial release, the voice acting is just as cringey as I remember, and the maps are still as bland and flat as ever.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often tedious, with some describing it as a necessary but repetitive chore that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the heavy emphasis on grinding, coupled with a pay-to-win model and a toxic community, can overshadow the fun elements. Overall, the game seems to prioritize grinding over more engaging gameplay experiences.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This game is fun, but it's pay-to-win and requires too much grinding to get anything.”
- “While the core gameplay is quite fun, it is overshadowed by the toxic community, the vanity of others, and the pursuit of level grinding.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model features heavy microtransactions that primarily offer convenience, allowing players to reduce grind for in-game currency and experience. While there are no pay-to-win elements, the grind for maintaining gear without spending money can be significant and may deter some players. Overall, the system caters to both hardcore and casual players, but the reliance on microtransactions may be seen as excessive.
- “It can be played either hardcore or casually, and its microtransactions only offer convenience.”
- “There is no gear that is only available for purchase through microtransactions that provides a large enough advantage over the free options for the game to be considered pay-to-win.”
- “Falls short due to a heavy implementation of microtransactions.”
- “Those items that are only available as microtransactions only offer convenience that may lessen the grind for the in-game currency and experience.”
- “It should be noted, however, that if a player wants to maintain a large amount of gear without spending money on microtransactions, the grind will be significant and potentially overbearing.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and irritating, particularly the character voices and sound effects. However, others appreciate the level design and enjoy the music during gameplay, although the main menu music is criticized as particularly lackluster. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke strong reactions, ranging from frustration to enjoyment.
- “Seriously, the level design is amazing and interesting with a lot of good music. There are a lot of fun game modes to choose from, and then once you get skilled, it becomes even more interesting.”
- “+Music is really good.”
- “The music is boring, and the character voices and sound effects make me want to punch my speakers. Sometimes, the game makes me want to smash my keyboard.”
- “Unbelievably lame music at the main menu.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its randomness and absurdity, with players finding joy in quirky moments, such as a character getting stuck in a tree. Despite its flaws, these imperfections contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “Spent my time laughing at Robuhsaur getting stuck in a tree.”
- “I was laughing because of how random and weird it was.”
- “In the end, there are a lot of things wrong with this game, but they're wrong in a way that just makes the game humorous and slightly enjoyable.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, with some experiencing tears of joy upon its re-release, while others find the graphics and music evoke sadness. Overall, the emotional impact is significant, leading to mixed feelings of nostalgia and melancholy.
- “I played this game quite a long time ago, and when it came out again on Steam, I was so excited I cried.”
- “IGN: 8/8 would cry again.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have expressed concerns about the game's optimization, noting significant lag during gameplay despite attempts to adjust settings. While some are willing to overlook outdated graphics, the overall performance issues, compounded by community and hacking problems, have led to a substantial drop in their ratings.
- “Based on previous server performance, I expect this issue to be fully addressed soon.”
- “Gameplay is now laggy and doesn't seem to be very optimized, even when adjusting the settings.”
- “Gameplay is now laggy and doesn't seem to be very optimized, even when going into the settings and playing around.”
- “I can look past the slightly outdated graphics, but the community, hackers, and the lack of optimization takes this game from an 8.5 to a 4.5 out of 10.”
- “Based upon former server performance, I expect this issue to be fully addressed soon.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of quirky and challenging maps, infused with a sense of folklore that creates a distinctive experience. Players appreciate the laid-back environment, making it an enjoyable setting for casual gaming with friends.
- “With its extremely quirky and playful maps to its really difficult and hellish ones, there is a unique sense of atmosphere and folklore in this game that I have yet to experience with anything else.”
- “It has a laid-back atmosphere in which you can unwind and enjoy some gaming with friends.”
- “With its extremely quirky and playful maps to its really difficult and hellish ones, there was a special feeling of atmosphere and folklore in this game that I have yet to feel with anything else.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that severely impact gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that the game is not stable and requires urgent fixes.
- “The game is incredibly buggy and unplayable.”
- “It's buggy as hell.”