Top Run

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  1. TheXboxHub
    Feb 9, 2020
    80
    What was once perhaps an unnecessary genre on consoles has been dragged back to the ’80s with the excellent Top Run on Xbox One. There is enough of a levelling and upgrade system to make you feel like you’re making progress, and the pixel art and soundtrack are both gorgeous in their own right.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Feb 3, 2020
    45
    Top Run has a lot of good things to offer arcade veterans, regardless of it being a mobile port. With a rock-solid aesthetic and soundtrack, you will like what you see, but the total package on offer is bare bones and basic. A lack of interesting mechanics, cosmetic-heavy motivation, and the ability to play through one, singular level to start hurts what could have otherwise been a pretty decent endless runner experience for the Xbox One.

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Feb 3, 2020
    6
    Top Run offers fun In a similar way that Jetpack Joyride did for me and simplistic in a similar fashion. You and your dog fighting againstTop Run offers fun In a similar way that Jetpack Joyride did for me and simplistic in a similar fashion. You and your dog fighting against enemies together saving friends it just isn't quite as fun of a formula though in the end. Top Run is a retro stylized game with all sound-tracks and graphics it makes you feel yourself back in the 80's gaming again. You will be getting missions to complete to collect rewards of course as comparing the two titles on the front end. Basically you running and shooting and jumping to obtain your next in game mini goal or high score. In regards to saving friends once saved you'll be able to use their abilities. After you save one they begin to run with you until you use their special power then they leave once again similar to the vehicle concept in Jetpack Joyride. Don't forget about your dog it'll give you power-ups also when you collect them in your runs. Top Run isn't a bad game and is a fair bit of fun for the price of admission. There's a lot of retro fun to be had it's jut best spent n short bursts where in JetPack Joyride I had to marathon it and was let down when I had completed it. So if you also enjoy the genre I'd recommend picking this one up for the Xbox One but if you aren't familiar or not a fan of retro games may want to pass on this one. I admit I did enjoy my time with the game selfishly.… Full Review »
  2. GamerGuysNGals
    Feb 7, 2020
    7
    "Top Run"
    Reviewed by: Carless Yen
    Developer: Katata Games Publisher: Fantastico Studios Release Date: 1/31/2020 Price: 4.99 Platforms:    "Top Run"
    Reviewed by: Carless Yen
    Developer: Katata Games
    Publisher: Fantastico Studios
    Release Date: 1/31/2020
    Price: 4.99
    Platforms: XBOX, PS4, Steam, Switch

    Top run is a action packed runner with a very 80's vibe. You have to see how far you can get before you die by running into a enemy or their projectiles. There are also little mini bosses that pop up like Cyber Ghosts and Prisms. Just a bunch of things to try and stop you from getting your top score. The level speeds up, and puts more enemies out there as your score rises, or you cover more meters. It can be very tough, but you will get lots of help from power ups like time freeze, hover boards, dash attacks, shields and so on. They will help by helping you eliminate enemies without have to use your attacks which are limited. It is actually better to try an avoid attacking enemies, and worry more about staying alive. You also can free your friends, and they will join your side. They will assist you by using a special attack. Your friends Ben, Joy, and Darryl will clear the screen with their attacks like rapid fire, rolling into a ball and shooting across the screen, or a kinetic blast. Don't think these will make it super easy though because you are in for a real challenge. Normal mode is difficult at times, but you haven't seen anything until you try the other modes hardcore and Rage which will really keep you on the edge of your seat. Even better than friends and power ups you get a best friend in a dog of your choice or cat of course, and the game also pops in there ads telling you to adopt a dog which is just amazing.
    The game is really retro wave with bright neon colors and just looks awesome on every platform. besides just looking beautiful it also has an amazing soundtrack courtesy of "Beckett" The songs are just so epic and unforgettable. They really just add a icing to the overall experience. It might have been my favorite part of the game. The looks and sounds of "Top Run" are really addictive, and our done perfectly in my opinion. It really captures the 80's vibes they were going for. It really reminds me of another game out this Generation I loved as well called "The Video Kid". The similarities were so much alike I thought maybe the same team had worked on both. Like The Video Kid you can unlock a ton of different 80's skins for your characters like. Ghostbusters, Teen Wolf, Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and many more. There are 24 different ones and they each have different perks. Like triple jumps, extra shots, starting the level with a friends, and many more. So they do more than just look really cool. You have to purchase them though with the in game currency, and it will take you awhile to do so. Especially if you choose to upgrade your boosts first. Each Power Up can be upgraded 5 times, and that will take you a lot of time. So the game really has a lot of replay value.
    So is this one for you? I think so I'd really recommend it to any fans of retro gaming, runners, and people who just love the 80's. It really an be addictive though be careful. I played it for hours non stop, and I couldn't step away from it. I wanted to get every Achievement and unlock every skin. You will have some runs you die quick, and some you beat or come close to your high score.You never know how each run will play out, and that is one thing that makes it a really addictive game. The levels are randomly generated so even though your looking at one of two different backgrounds the level is always set up differently. I kind of wish there had been more then two levels but it still never felt repetitive. There may only be 2 levels, but there are 100 objectives that you complete to level up. When you level up you will get cool stuff to fill your apartment. TVs, Couches, Beds, etc There is also a Arcade machine where you can play a Space Invaders clone. It's a little tougher than the original, but still a lot of fun as well.

    Pros:
    Really cool neon 80's look
    Tons of replay and things to unlock
    Very Addictive
    Awesome music
    Smooth controls
    Challenging

    Cons:
    Only two levels to play
    Can feel like a grind to 100% it, best to play in spurts.

    Overall: 7.2 Although "Top Run " may seem like a simple idea, it is so much more than that. An action packed challenging experience that will have you glued to your television, and unable to st that controller down.    … Full Review »