Runbow

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 5 out of 19
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  1. duedelhausen
    Feb 15, 2020
    1
    There are no players to play online. The controls are frustrating. There are really better games.
  2. Striker7745
    Apr 13, 2022
    1
    A totally rubbish multi-player game! Both me an my wife found this a frustrating game where you never really get very far. AVOID! 1 star for supporting 8 players.
  3. fvega
    Nov 12, 2018
    3
    It's not a bad game not at all. The single player campaign is pretty fun for the first hour but the multiplayer is lacking an actual fanbase that still plays. I waited 10 minutes for a match to load and gave up after I wasn't connected. I tried again another time during the day when I assumed it'd be busiest and found myself waiting another 15 minutes only to give up yet again. Really hopeIt's not a bad game not at all. The single player campaign is pretty fun for the first hour but the multiplayer is lacking an actual fanbase that still plays. I waited 10 minutes for a match to load and gave up after I wasn't connected. I tried again another time during the day when I assumed it'd be busiest and found myself waiting another 15 minutes only to give up yet again. Really hope to play online against even one other person just for the competitive aspect of it. Haven't tried co-op yet.… Expand
  4. TheProGamer-
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    Runbow is a fun little game is the perfect game for the Nintendo Switch. The great concept of the game design cannot be faulted. It's unique and stands out. The style of gameplay and the idea behind is great also. The soundtracks suit the game down to a tee and amass a good variety of modes with the game. Definitely one for when your mates are around to kill some time when you're waitingRunbow is a fun little game is the perfect game for the Nintendo Switch. The great concept of the game design cannot be faulted. It's unique and stands out. The style of gameplay and the idea behind is great also. The soundtracks suit the game down to a tee and amass a good variety of modes with the game. Definitely one for when your mates are around to kill some time when you're waiting on the delivery of your takeaway.… Expand
  5. MikeMustkin
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    Bought this game 2 days ago in the eShop for $15 and it's probably the best purchase ever made. You are 2D characters who run in the stage and hot on platforms that disappear when colors flash and swipe. It's hard to explain but it's very awesome and even youtube videos don't do it justice.

    Solo Play: The solo play on the game is fun as hell, it's challenging but not extreme. You    Bought this game 2 days ago in the eShop for $15 and it's probably the best purchase ever made. You are 2D characters who run in the stage and hot on platforms that disappear when colors flash and swipe. It's hard to explain but it's very awesome and even youtube videos don't do it justice.

    Solo Play: The solo play on the game is fun as hell, it's challenging but not extreme. You can go for just beating levels or getting all 3 rings by beating the best time, which takes an almost perfect run. There is also Bowhemoth mode which is one super long really hard stage. I beat it but it took me 2 hours and 800 deaths.

    Local Multiplayer: This is where the game shines. We had 4 people at once but you can do up to 9. Whether you run, or do vs mode, or king of the hill, it's insane fun. Like as fun as Smash Bros, no joke. You can also do a mix of local with online etc, this game has every feature Splatoon 2 should have had.

    Online: Have played a few online games. No one really does the battle or king of the hill but I always match with run mode and it's very fun.
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    this is possibly the best multiplayer game ever, with tons of replay value, and I do play ARMs, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart, Smash etc. For only $15 the digital purchase is a steal (you can do $12 for all the rest of the DLC).

    I very strongly recommend this game, just amazing.    … Expand
  6. DetectiveDonut
    Feb 17, 2020
    8
    This is a great party game with a slew of guest characters that are all pretty fun to play as. While it may not hold your attention as long as other couch multiplayer games on the Switch, it's something that you can always come back to.
  7. AndysReviews
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    Runbow is a party game with intentionally chaotic game play and should be played with other (local) friends. The flexible design of the levels with the "color-away-platform-away" principle is unique. It takes some time to get the mechanics handled, expecially the 3rd jump. But then you get a solid and colorful platformer, that's quick and crazy. You can't go wrong with a purchase at a saleRunbow is a party game with intentionally chaotic game play and should be played with other (local) friends. The flexible design of the levels with the "color-away-platform-away" principle is unique. It takes some time to get the mechanics handled, expecially the 3rd jump. But then you get a solid and colorful platformer, that's quick and crazy. You can't go wrong with a purchase at a sale price point.… Expand
  8. meetyourcritic
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    TLDR; Runbow is a very creative and aesthetically pleasing 2D party game with a unique gimmick that allows for tons of fun.
    So, let's talk about said gimmick. The whole idea of runbow, at its core, is that if you can't see it it doesn't exist. Colored platforms can disappear when waves of color flash across the screen to make them blend in with the background, which you can guess leads to    TLDR; Runbow is a very creative and aesthetically pleasing 2D party game with a unique gimmick that allows for tons of fun.
    So, let's talk about said gimmick. The whole idea of runbow, at its core, is that if you can't see it it doesn't exist. Colored platforms can disappear when waves of color flash across the screen to make them blend in with the background, which you can guess leads to a whole lot of fun gameplay and multiplayer shenanigans. It has 5 main modes: Run, Arena, King of the hill, Adventure, and Bowhemoth. Run, Arena and king of the hill are primarily PvP based, while adventure and Bowhemoth are Co-Op. ' just going to say, they are all a blast. GET RUNBOW. It's simply amazing.    … Expand
  9. NepodarOK
    Jul 22, 2022
    3
    The game interested me with the ability to play simultaneously with eight players. However, when I got acquainted with the game, none of my friends wanted to play it. the levels are unbearably difficult for all my friends.
    The game has no content for the average player. 80% of game zones - will start to annoy you after 2 minutes of playing. The game has very little content, and everything    The game interested me with the ability to play simultaneously with eight players. However, when I got acquainted with the game, none of my friends wanted to play it. the levels are unbearably difficult for all my friends.
    The game has no content for the average player. 80% of game zones - will start to annoy you after 2 minutes of playing. The game has very little content, and everything is drawn out so that you will try to go through one map hundreds and thousands of times, dying again and again. Not only that, most of the content is closed and unlocked only when playing online. And the online game is dead. For a year of playing, I have never been able to find partners in the game online. And, accordingly - I will not see unlockable content. At the same time, such a game that is poorly filled with content has a purchasable add-on. This is completely absurd.    … Expand

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Switch Player
    Sep 5, 2018
    70
    Runbow is a frantic platformer with a twist. With tons of funny multiplayer modes, it is a very funny party-like experience, even though its single player counterpart is a little pale in comparison.
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  2. Nintendojo
    Aug 6, 2018
    75
    That’s a small grievance against what is otherwise a very fun, solid game. Runbow manages to stand out by virtue of its unique color-changing hook, fun presentation, and sound gameplay. Throw in lots of characters to choose from, including many familiar Nindie favorites, and the game’s lure is undeniable.
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  3. FNintendo
    Aug 2, 2018
    70
    Runbow is back to a Nintendo console and this edition for the Nintendo Switch brings a series of welcome elements, such as a simple but addictive gameplay, additional downloadable content, plenty of characters from the indie games world and online capabilities. While it feels too short when played on single player, Runbow is a very welcome arrival to the Switch catalogue.
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