Run! app review: best zombie-based app

04 Jun 2015 Reviews

Introduction

Run is a fun-filled reaction game that can offer hours of solid entertainment. The objective of the game is simple: you have to evade, destroy, and attack obstacles while running at constant speed across the screen. The app offers intuitive controls that make the game enjoyable and addictive. Developed by Arthur Ham, this app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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Test Your Reaction Skills with Run!

Reaction games are very popular on the App Store. These types of games are easy to understand but they can be very challenging. They also offer hours of fun-filled action and enjoyment.

One of the best reaction games that you shouldn’t miss is Run! This is an old-school game with simple graphics and intuitive controls. And like most reaction games, it can be very addictive.

When you load the game, your stick figure character automatically runs across the screen at constant speed. You will be confronted by different kinds of obstacles including metal barriers, saw blades, brick walls, sharks, zombies, walrus, boulders, and springboards.

Some obstacles, such as metal barriers and saw blades, are indestructible so you have to evade them by swiping up to jump or swiping down to slide. Other obstacles can be destroyed or attacked. Tap a boulder or a brick wall to blast it with your bazooka missiles.

When confronted by monsters, you can tap the attack button to unleash your running punch and flying kick. Fortunately, monsters die easily with just one punch.

The speed of the game gradually increases so you have to make split-second decisions in order to avoid getting killed by monsters and other obstacles. The background also changes every time you restart a level. And the best part about this game is that it randomly selects a level to prevent you from memorizing the obstacles.

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Best Features of Run!

Run offers four gaming modes with 14 challenging obstacles. Newbies can play the Normal mode but if you are already adept at reaction games, then you can try your luck at the Quick games or the new Minute Mode.

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One of the best features of Run is the intuitive on-screen control. It takes full advantage of the mobile touch screen so you can easily control the actions of your character.

Another great feature of the app is the leaderboard competition. You can compete in six global leaderboards by getting the highest score on every level. You can share your achievements and scores on Facebook and Twitter.

The app allows you to unlock power-up to improve your attacks. You can also collect golden medallions in order to increase your available lives.

And lastly, Run allows you to play your own music from your collection. You can also listen to your favorite songs while playing the game.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Intuitive controls
14 challenging obstacles in four game modes
Six leaderboard competitions.
Different bonuses, power-ups, and extra lives
More than 40 achievements
Allows you to play your own soundtrack
Supports social sharing

Cons

Needs an update to improve the graphics

Final Thoughts

Run is an action-packed reaction game that brings hours of pure entertainment. It offers a variety of challenging obstacles to test your gaming skills. If you are a fan of reaction games, then this is a must-have app for you.

cherry

Cherry is a hard-working writer and an aspiring web designer who can't go a day without using her favorite apps. She's always on the lookout for new apps and enjoys discovering ones that others have overlooked.