- Publisher: 13AM Games , Nighthawk Interactive
- Release Date: Jun 20, 2017
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One
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Jul 10, 2017Thanks to a mix of the accessibility of the 3DS and the small level lengths, Runbow Pocket manages to be a fun way to kill a few hours without feeling derivative of its Wii U and Steam counterparts. Unlockables don't hold much weight in the grand scheme of things, but they occur frequently enough to ensure that just about every success is a rewarding one. Stages are designed to be completed in under a minute, incentivising quick, satisfying bursts of gameplay over longer and more traditional platforming. The lack of elaborate set pieces and sophisticated design does hold back the overall experience, but the great use of colour at the core of each stage makes for a vibrant world worth jumping in and out of, even for just a few minutes at time.
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Jun 26, 2017In the grand scheme of things, Runbow Pocket isn't bad. The available single-player content is quite nice and it offers something substantial for on the go. The disappointing change to multiplayer will be hard for many to look past. Where this brought the Wii U version to new heights, it feels here like an afterthought. It is hugely disappointing to see it locked behind an online section that will get barely used. Waiting hours for players to come online isn't exactly my idea of fun.
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Jun 25, 2017There’s a lot to love about Runbow Pocket Deluxe, but it’s clear 13AM had to make some tough concessions to get the game onto the New 3DS. Load times are a bit longer than they were on the Wii U, but the core game is still a wonderful platformer. We feel like this would have been a terrific candidate for a port to the Switch, but the compromises made to bring the game to the New 3DS leave the Wii U version as the definitive edition of Runbow. If portability is more important you’ll absolutely love Runbow Deluxe. Otherwise, we recommend dusting off your GamePad and playing the superior version on the Wii U.
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Jul 16, 2017Runbow Pocket for the New 3DS is certainly full of content and its levels are fun and compelling, like they were on the Wii U original. Where Runbow Pocket doesn't stand out is when it comes to comparing itself to the original game, as this handheld version doesn't offer any major incentives to the players and the lack of a local multiplayer mode is very difficult to understand.