User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 67
  2. Negative: 8 out of 67
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  1. Sep 3, 2015
    9
    If you own a WiiU and don't own this game you've made a blunder.

    Fantastic platforming game that is playable in both adventure and vs. modes (all modes are playable by 9 players!). Tons of modes. Tons of variety. Great music. Great in Groups. Great Solo. Wonderful unlockable characters! (Shovel Knight FTW!)
  2. Sep 22, 2015
    10
    This game is simple yet complex in design and has not been done before with full effect. It is a crazy fun party game (up to nine people!) that should be played.
  3. Sep 5, 2015
    9
    Great fun with other players, good platforming, tight controls and I love to play as indie icons as Shovel Knight and Juan from Guacamelee.

    A real must have. Even more if you use to play with friends (I find this game much better played that way)
  4. Oct 15, 2015
    8
    nice game. my kids r having a lot of fun by playing it. so colourful, joyful and with an original dynamic. very good purchase. surely recommend as a must have wii u title.
  5. Dec 16, 2015
    9
    People who have a Wii U should buy this game. The idea of game is really bright and brilliant.
    variable colors appears and block our way, and we have to handle a controller for passing a stage. It makes us feeling fun of the game. Also diverse characters are in, which are unlockable. If you have this game, you can hold a controller for several hours, I'm sure.
  6. May 21, 2016
    10
    This game is Incredibly simple yet amazingly fun. Haven't laughed this hard or had so much fun on a game in a long time. Pretty sure our neighbors hate us because of this game. It's just too much fun.
  7. Dec 20, 2022
    10
    And people say I have terrible grammar? These guys can't even spell Rainbow right! But it has Shantae in it so it's instantly a perfect game!
  8. Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Corrida? Luta? Plataforma? Conceito único? Soundtrack? diversos personagens de jogos indies? Diversão ilimitada? Diversos modos de se jogar? Hm... realmente não sei porque estou dando 10.
  9. Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I personally liked it, very great and entertaining game. This was more of a late release and it's hard to find in stores so I thought it was underrated. Over all a decent game.
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
  2. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Feb 10, 2017
    80
    By presenting a very simple gameplay in a complex structure, Runbow offers an unforgettable multiplayer experience to play with friends and family. The innovative level design along with its colorful and charming feel plus the variety of modes has made Runbow one of the best indie games available on Wii U.
  2. Dec 8, 2015
    60
    While the inclusion of a 9 person multiplayer is indeed intriguing, there just isn’t enough to Runbow to really make you along want to come back, let alone the 8 other people you can possibly finagle. It’s simplistic jumping on levels for time trials, or it’s overly-chaotic racing around the same platforming levels. It’s not like the WiiU is hurting for good 2D platformers that you can play instead.
  3. Nov 23, 2015
    80
    On a system without a lot of high-profile support lately, Runbow shines as an exclusive that plays to the Wii U's strengths and reflects the Nintendo ideals of a couch full of friends, laughing and playing together.