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- Chillingo
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- Chillingo
Rock Runners
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Released On: Feb 14, 2013
74
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Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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55% Positive
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45% Mixed
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The boost mechanic is what makes Rock Runners feel truly special. Performing a perfect run on a level, all while boosting, feels so smooth and rewarding that you just want to do it again on the next stage. Although there are some issues with in-game hitching (that, and the pause menu could use a count-down timer on resume), there is very little negative to say about Rock Runners.
Rock Runners is a rock-solid bite-sized platformer that may err on the side of being too 'casual', but much like any other snack you get a burst of enjoyment each time you chow down on a level and can't help but plow in to the next one immediately.
Ideally, an endless mode would have topped off the game nicely, but for now, Rock Runners is a smart mix of old and new school design, wrapped in a joyful platforming experience iOS users will dig for weeks. Kudos to everyone involved.
Rock Runners is Chillingo’s fun little twist on the endless runner genre, smartly combining platforming with the popular genre.
Rock Runners is good, but not great with some nice action sequences that can be a bit dull with the basic one touch interaction.
Recoil Games hasn't come up with anything all that fresh or unique in the world of one-touch platformers, but Rock Runners has hooks that work. If the rest of the game worked as well, relied less on repetition and more on thoughtful level design, we might have something special. Instead we find ourselves with a runner that isn't quite the same old thing, but doesn't do nearly enough to stand out.
Rock Runners does some things in a fresh way such as the excellent inspired level selection menu, and adding some exploration to an automatic runner. The hero running through the mines is a bit too generic, and I get that this might be to be able to customize him. Still I prefer a proper character with a name, and a reason for me to care.
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Summary Can't stop the rock. Take control of an energetic, running, jumping, swinging runner in this hugely entertaining action platform game. Leap across puddles of radioactive goo, swing over gaps using your light-beam grapple, and zip through portals on your way to completing each stage.
Platforms:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date: Feb 14, 2013
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