The Running Man

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The Running Man is a single player platformer game. It was developed by jetpack10 and was released on June 25, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

If you want to relax, this game is not for you, this game is made to make you rage. go through challenging and hard levels and run to the finish line. will you take the challenge?

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features tight controls and precise jumping mechanics, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate skill-based platforming.
Some players find the game to be a fun challenge, with engaging level design that keeps them coming back for more.
The graphics and physics have been praised by certain players, who consider it a solid and innovative platformer.

The game has been criticized for its basic gameplay and lack of depth, feeling more like a mobile game than a PC title.
Many reviews mention poor graphics and sound design, comparing it unfavorably to other platformers and even asset flip games.
Players have reported frustrating hitboxes and a lack of meaningful progression, leading to a generally unsatisfying experience.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the high detail and overall visual quality, while others criticize the poor execution, particularly the distracting bloom effect and a lack of polish that leads to comparisons with low-quality games like Roblox. Overall, the graphical experience seems to be a significant point of contention among players.
- “It has the best graphics, gameplay, physics, and most importantly, lore.”
- “A few vital things in my opinion would include game design, graphics, soundtrack, controls, general polish, and concept, to name a few.”
- “The graphics of this game are just sad; you have to choose between high detail graphics with an awful bloom effect that will hurt your eyes and potato graphics with no bloom effect.”
- “Graphics: the graphics look like Roblox.”
- “The graphics and details remind me of all those terrible games.”
music
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The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users expressing disappointment in the soundtrack's ability to enhance the gameplay experience. Critics describe the music as inadequate and frustrating, failing to meet expectations for quality and engagement.
- “A few vital things in my opinion would include game design, graphics, soundtrack, controls, general polish, and concept, to name a few.”
- “Even the upbeat techno music doesn't do justice in hyping up the gameplay experience.”
- “Soundtrack: this song selection angers me to my core.”
- “It's barely even competent as music.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is a mixed bag; while it features impressive graphics, physics, and lore, many users find it basic and frustrating, with repetitive mechanics and issues like poor hitboxes and awkward death animations.
- “It has the best graphics, gameplay, physics, and most importantly, lore.”
- “Even the upbeat techno music doesn't do justice in hyping up the gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is pretty basic; you run, you jump, you avoid red objects and their terrible hitboxes, and you die 100 times with an awful death animation. Sometimes you go through the ground and fly into the void when you die.”
story
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The game's story is criticized for being non-existent in some cases, particularly in basic platformers, while other titles are praised for having engaging narratives and well-developed characters. Overall, the quality of the story varies significantly across different games, with some offering rich storytelling and others lacking any narrative depth.
- “Running Man is a really well done game... it has great physics, great characters, and a great storyline.”
- “What I don't like about this game is the price; 2.40€ for a basic jump and run game without a story or anything. It's just sad.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding in the game is a significant commitment, often requiring extensive time investment, with some humorously suggesting it feels like a second job. The repetitive nature of grinding can lead to mixed feelings, as it may enhance progression but can also feel tedious.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “All he does is spend his nights grinding on this game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's stability is problematic, with certain elements, like spinning boxes, causing instant deaths reminiscent of glitches in older games.
- “The spinning boxes will instakill you like a buggy fan in an old game.”
humor
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Users express that they were drawn to the game due to its potential for humor, indicating that they expected a comedic experience.
- “I downloaded this because it looked like it could at least be funny.”