Runner3

 Switch
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 37
  3. Negative: 6 out of 37
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  1. Ruabadfsh
    Nov 17, 2018
    3
    A pixel perfect disasterpiece. If you are a fan of the Runner series, be warned, this is a much different experience. The character and polish is here but the actual gameplay is so much worse. It goes out of its own way to ramp up difficulty to the point it gets in the way of what made this series fun. Many levels seem like a cruel punishment that should have been saved for a second runA pixel perfect disasterpiece. If you are a fan of the Runner series, be warned, this is a much different experience. The character and polish is here but the actual gameplay is so much worse. It goes out of its own way to ramp up difficulty to the point it gets in the way of what made this series fun. Many levels seem like a cruel punishment that should have been saved for a second run through. I would highly recommend playing Runner 2 which nailed the mix of fun and challenge. It only takes 3-4 levels until you run … Expand
  2. FogCityRoller
    Apr 3, 2020
    4
    I'm going to preface this by saying Runner 2 is one of my favorite side-scrolling games of all time, and easily the best auto-runner. I was not happy about the Switch exclusive console release of this game and thus completely forgot about it until I saw it on sale recently.

    This game is such a fall from grace, I am stunned. If you've seen the RedLetterMedia reviews of the Star Wars    I'm going to preface this by saying Runner 2 is one of my favorite side-scrolling games of all time, and easily the best auto-runner. I was not happy about the Switch exclusive console release of this game and thus completely forgot about it until I saw it on sale recently.

    This game is such a fall from grace, I am stunned. If you've seen the RedLetterMedia reviews of the Star Wars prequels, there is a segment where they go into detail about how Lucas' love for CGI utterly destroyed the original trilogy in the release of the "special edition". That feels exactly like what happened with Runner 3. The game looks a lot more polished, but they just throw crap in front of your character and clutter the screen with complete nonsense. As if the levels aren't hard enough already. Is this a joke? Then there are parts of levels where they completely shift the camera view in the most disorienting manner imaginable including ZOOMING IN, come on!!

    I cannot recommend this game to anyone, and certainly not to fans of Runner 2. This is NOTHING like that game aside from the characters and the moves you use. The user friendliness has gone out the window too, so I can't even recommend this to beginners. The difficulty curve is too insane.    … Expand

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Sep 5, 2018
    80
    One heck of an entertaining experience for those willing to jump into it. [Issue #34 – July/August 2018, p. 71]
  2. Switch Player
    Jul 5, 2018
    70
    Runner3 is a thoroughly enjoyable return to form for Commander Video and friends, both as an advancement of the long-running indie series and its debut on Switch. Some minor, frustrating setbacks hold it back from greatness, but the rhythmic platforming the series is known for is present and as dynamic as ever.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Jun 27, 2018
    67
    I feel kind of bad criticizing a game for being too inventive and embracing its vision a little too much — but that’s exactly what I’m going to do here. I’m not going to begrudge Runner3 for going all in on the things that have made the franchise so enjoyable in the first place…but, at the same time, there’s a fine line between just enough and way too much, and Runner3 definitely crosses it.
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