Tunnel Rush

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Tunnel Rush is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Tunnel Rush is a fast-paced avoidance game available to play for free on Poki. Players navigate through a constantly shifting tunnel filled with obstacles, with the goal of achieving the highest score possible. With its simple controls and addictive gameplay, Tunnel Rush provides a fun and challenging experience that can be enjoyed on a variety of devices, no downloads or login required.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,470 reviews

graphics125 positive mentions

monetization128 negative mentions

The game is fast-paced and addictive, providing a thrilling experience as players dodge obstacles.
Great graphics and music enhance the gameplay, making it enjoyable to play for extended periods.
The game offers a simple control scheme that is easy to learn, making it accessible for players of all ages.

The game becomes repetitive after a few levels, with little variation in obstacles or difficulty.
There are frequent ads that interrupt gameplay, which can be frustrating for players.
Some players experience issues with controls being unresponsive or slow, leading to crashes and frustration.

graphics
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
27%
3%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception from users. Many players praise the graphics as "amazing," "incredible," and "cool," highlighting their contribution to the game's immersive experience. However, some users express a desire for improvements, suggesting that while the graphics are good, they could be enhanced further for an even better experience.
- “The graphics are incredible; this game is number 1, I love it.”
- “Amazing game with high graphics and an amazing control system.”
- “Superb game... amazing graphics... everyone should try this game... you will like it.”
- “You just had to ruin this once good game with those horrible graphics, just ruined it in general :(”
- “Terrible bad graphics and it's boring.”
- “The graphics gave me a headache and the controls were not always responsive.”
monetization
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often citing 30-second unskippable ads that interrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for benefits, a significant number feel that the ads detract from the overall experience, leading to requests for a paid version to remove them entirely. Overall, the consensus indicates that excessive advertising is a major drawback for many players, impacting their enjoyment of the game.
- “Best game ever, simple, free, no ads.”
- “No ads, no pay to win.”
- “Love it, really fun and what's even better is that there are no ads, nothing to buy, no power-ups or anything lame, there's just that game to play and it's super addicting.”
- “I am sad there is no paid version without the ads, as there's simply too many to actually play and have fun.”
- “The game itself is a lot of fun and would get a higher rating if it wasn't for the fact that playing will continually cause ads to play every 2 to 3 times I hit retry.”
- “The ads killed this game for me.”
music
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
47%
5%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy and fitting nature, enhancing the overall experience. However, a significant number of users express a desire for a more diverse soundtrack, as the repetitive nature of the current music can become monotonous over time. While some enjoy the music enough to play with headphones or their own playlists, others find it lacking and suggest improvements for future updates.
- “Great music; begs to be played with headphones!”
- “The music, graphics, and obstacles are challenging and exhilarating.”
- “This game is absolutely amazing! So smooth, amazing graphics, awesome music; everything is just so right!”
- “It feels very boring, it's not really pretty, the music isn't exciting, you get to start fun the level where you crash, the ads are very hard to look at and can't be skipped...”
- “Music is repetitive and basic, gameplay is lackluster.”
- “The song resetting every level and every time you died got old really quick too.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, accessibility, and variety in difficulty levels, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players. However, some users criticize the controls for being unresponsive and the gameplay for being repetitive and simplistic. Additionally, the presence of ads during gameplay has been a significant point of frustration for many players.
- “Good game, great gameplay; it has different difficulties and is for everyone.”
- “With the option of choosing from modes between easy, normal, hard, and expert, if you're looking to spice up the gameplay or cool it down, it's just buttons away!”
- “Simple controls, smooth gameplay, perfect balance of challenge but not rage-inducing.”
- “Controls are terribly unresponsive and gameplay is boring and frustrating for no reason.”
- “Worst game ever downloaded, ads in between gameplay, hard to control, and it's boring.”
- “Gameplay is a little too simplistic and repetitive, with a very shallow learning curve.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it both entertaining and amusing, often leading to laughter during gameplay. While some mention that the humor may not be consistently strong, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting moments of fun and lightheartedness that enhance the gaming experience.
- “This is the most beautiful and funny game that I've ever seen.”
- “Me and my sister played all New Year's Day trying to beat each other, and it is so funny because she is on level 19 and I am on level 40.”
- “It's a very funny game; I like it.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
75%
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting frequent glitches, particularly when transitioning between levels, while others experience minimal issues and note a lack of ads. A few players mention performance problems, suggesting that stability may vary depending on the device used.
- “There are no glitches at all.”
- “The game is not buggy in any way.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive.”
- “Glitches occur every time.”
- “However, there are a few glitches within the game.”
- “The glitches that I have encountered occur when a player completes one level and goes to the next level, and fails the next level by mistake.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many users noting it feels minimal or underdeveloped. While some find it enjoyable in a casual or arcade sense, others express a desire for a more substantial narrative. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, with criticisms focused on its brevity and simplicity.
- “The story mode is engaging and offers a rich narrative experience.”
- “While the gameplay is enjoyable, I feel it could benefit from a deeper storyline.”
- “The narrative elements add a unique layer to the overall experience.”
- “A story mode and arcade mode with no save options.”
- “Short game with no story and not much to it. Fun if you are easily entertained, but not for me.”
- “What do you expect from low graphics, small game size, and a poor story? These guys took addiction to another level!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with reports of lag issues persisting even on high-end smartphones. However, some users note that the game offers an impressive experience that enhances mental performance.
- “This game is amazing and improves performance overall.”
- “Very poorly optimized; even on top-tier smartphones, this game has lag issues.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes and long loading times, which ruined the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by the control scheme, as players express frustration with the touch screen steering mechanism, which detracts from their overall experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers suggest that enhancing replayability could be achieved by making levels more replayable and incorporating a first-person perspective, which may increase player engagement and enjoyment.
- “It would be better if the levels were replayable and offered a first-person perspective.”
- “The lack of replayability really diminishes the overall experience of the game.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect enjoyable, noting that it remains engaging and challenging without becoming tedious, and appreciate the smooth controls and non-intrusive ads.
- “Really fun, ads aren't annoying, controls are smooth enough, and it does become challenging but not tedious.”
- “The grinding aspect keeps me engaged, as it feels rewarding and not overly repetitive.”
- “I love how the grinding leads to meaningful progress, making each session feel worthwhile.”