Review

Zombies, Run! is an immersive running game designed to make your workouts fun. Developed by Six to Start and Naomi Alderman in 2012, it has been downloaded more than 10 million times on iOS and Android devices. The game puts you in the shoes of Runner 5 as they battle against hordes of zombies while trying to survive. You can also build up your own...

Zombies, Run!

  • Greg Burn

Zombies, Run! is an immersive running game designed to make your workouts fun. Developed by Six to Start and Naomi Alderman in 2012, it has been downloaded more than 10 million times on iOS and Android devices. The game puts you in the shoes of Runner 5 as they battle against hordes of zombies while trying to survive. You can also build up your own base camp as you complete missions and try to find survivors. The game mechanics are simple yet effective and encourage you to keep playing for hours on end. 

Graphics

Zombies, Run! features beautiful 3D graphics which bring the world of zombie slaying to life. From lush forests teeming with zombies to desolate cities filled with survivors desperate for help - there's always something new around every corner. Even though the graphics are basic compared to modern games, they still provide an engaging experience that immerses players in this post-apocalyptic world. 

Gameplay

Zombies, Run!'s core gameplay revolves around completing missions while avoiding or fighting off hordes of undead monsters along the way. Players must collect supplies such as food and medicine while scouting out locations for their base camp or rescuing survivors from danger zones. As you progress through the game’s levels, additional features become available such as unlocking new items or building up your base camp so that it can better withstand zombie attacks; all these actions add depth and replayability value which keeps players coming back again and again despite its repetitiveness at times due to its lack of side quests outside main mission objectives.  

Replay Value

With over 200 missions spread across 8 story arcs plus daily challenges where you compete against other runners worldwide – there’s plenty of content here for long-term fans who want something different each time they play - even if some might feel like a bit too much repetition at times from doing similar tasks over multiple runs like collecting supplies from one area many times when exploring maps during scavenging phases.  

Conclusion

Overall, Zombies, Run! is an engaging running game that offers plenty of content for both casual gamers looking for something different every time they play but also hardcore fans seeking longer adventure arcs fully packed with intense action sequences throughout their runs – either way, we highly recommend giving it a go - especially if exercising isn't really your thing since this might be just what you need. 

 

Pros:
  • Engaging story arcs which keep players invested Variety of mission types ranging
  • Challenging yet rewarding progression system offering unlockable items & abilities
  • Graphics offer immersive environments filled with undead creatures
  • Daily challenges allow competing against fellow runners worldwide
  • Runs are synced automatically, so no manual tracking is required
  • Simple controls make it ideal for both beginners & experienced runner gamers alike
Cons:
  • Lack of options outside main mission objectives
  • Repetitiveness due to some same tasks being done multiple runs
  • Limited customization options
  • Occasional technical issues
  • Music may start repeating after extended gaming sessions
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