Sonic Runners

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 71
  3. Negative: 16 out of 71
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  1. FrostGames
    Jun 29, 2015
    0
    Its a parody of modern IAP driven endless runners: it features the worst things ever invented on the genre and then adds some more of their own formula. Worst loading times ever, to play again is hell, always connecting to server, a ton of ads, pay-to-win,... the game underneath is ok but not worth having to go through so many layers of crap to do a run... NOT WORTH IT
  2. jswessler
    Jul 11, 2015
    1
    I really did try to give this game its chances. I really tried to not associate it with geo dash. I tried, but it still is flawed in about every way possible. The loading times are huge, and I got really frustrated with the game after just 2 rounds. These ads are ridiculously common, and I got bored very quickly. The game is way too overcomplicated, and it is a clone of geo dash and bringsI really did try to give this game its chances. I really tried to not associate it with geo dash. I tried, but it still is flawed in about every way possible. The loading times are huge, and I got really frustrated with the game after just 2 rounds. These ads are ridiculously common, and I got bored very quickly. The game is way too overcomplicated, and it is a clone of geo dash and brings back the music from lost world and characters from colors and unleashed and generations, making this game a rip off of every other sonic game ever (which I would not rather have). This game is disgusting, I JUST FREAKING WANT MODERN SONIC BOOST PLAY 1 MORE TIME PLEASE SEGA.… Expand
  3. GrumpyDan
    Jul 11, 2015
    3
    Sonic Runners. Simple enough premise: Sonic and friends run to the right and collect gems and rings through an obstacle gauntlet of spikes, enemies, dash rings, pits, loops–you name it. At the end of each segment, Sonic encounters Eggman hauling a stash of goodies and is tasked with smacking that old greedy capitalist of all his money for your own purposes. Then the level speeds up andSonic Runners. Simple enough premise: Sonic and friends run to the right and collect gems and rings through an obstacle gauntlet of spikes, enemies, dash rings, pits, loops–you name it. At the end of each segment, Sonic encounters Eggman hauling a stash of goodies and is tasked with smacking that old greedy capitalist of all his money for your own purposes. Then the level speeds up and repeats with a more difficult layout. Rinse and repeat two more times to max speed until you eventually die.

    Throughout this, you’re treated to very simple stories of Team Sonic helping out Animal friends, lost Chao, and even scared groups of Wisps in their battle to stop Dr. Eggman from whatever anti-environmental/furry critter plot he’s hatching for that chapter. It may sound like I’m complaining or ready to just eviscerate the game, but this isn’t the case.

    The game would be INSTANTLY improved just by removing forced online and removing the life limit. As it stands now, Runners is a good core game buried under so much garbage that it chokes the experience. You’re almost better off spending the money for Rayman Jungle Run and its sequel since it does what Runners here tries to do without any of the stupid overhead. You can even play it without being connected to the Internet! What a concept!

    I don’t know why I’m so disappointed with the game. It could just be frustration of the usual Sonic Team mantra of “one step forward, three steps back” that makes being a fan of the series really frustrating, especially considering this is the “big” Sonic game of the year. If you can get through the layers of garbage Sonic Team piled on the game, you may find yourself hanging around, but it becomes an exercise of patience as, unlike Sonic Dash, spending real money does not make the advertisements go away.

    So, until SEGA and Sonic Team can get their head straight, limit down the amount of “freemium” gimmicks, optimize the game so it doesn’t chug, and focus on the strong gameplay they have.    … Expand
  4. Untitled94
    Nov 16, 2017
    4
    This game would've been alright had it not been for the online only thing. It's not like this is a multiplayer game. This is single player, yet you have to be online to play? Not to mention it takes forever to load. This was just not a very good game.

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Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Vandal
    Jul 12, 2015
    50
    We've enjoyed the game as such, and it even kinda tastes like Sonic, but its monetization system becomes way too frustrating and annoying.
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  2. Multiplayer.it
    Jul 3, 2015
    67
    Sonic Runners shines in some ways but fails in others, such as loading times and the monetization model.
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  3. 3DJuegos
    Jul 2, 2015
    50
    Sonic goes endless runner with a deep and enjoyable platform adventure ruined by the abusive pay to win system.
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