Just Another Runner
Isaiah Jordan · 2022 · Action, 2D Platformer, Runner, Satire, Story Rich
PC
9 user reviews100% · 9
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About Just Another Runner
Take a quick enigmatic run up memory lane. Don't even think about slowing down, 'cause the present surely won't.
Run, jump, slide and boost through four levels of this short, satirical and mildly abstract exploration of contemporary nostalgia.
Run, jump, slide and boost through four levels of this short, satirical and mildly abstract exploration of contemporary nostalgia.
- Maintain your boost to keep running and break your "Boost Record".
- Featuring FMV cutscenes.
- Come on up and stay a while.
What Steam players say
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✦ AI summary
Just Another Runner wins players over with its tight controls, charming retro 80s aesthetic, and progressively challenging gameplay that keeps the experience engaging despite an initially unassuming premise. While most appreciate the simple concept, well-executed design, and humorous fake commercial sections, some note the final level can be frustratingly difficult to solve, and the overall experience is relatively short.
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In the beginning the game does not seem like something you world enjoy but if you keep playing it will start to get fun and you will get used to the controls. It also gets gradually harder which keeps it entertaining. Overall i think it is a really good game and I highly recommend it :)2 found this helpful
[h1]Before I played Just Another Runner, I had a small pp, no friends, no gf, depression, and no life. These things havent changed, but the game is pretty good[/h1]1 found this helpful
I love the concept for this game the whole aesthetic is super cool and I love the 80's style of everything, from the colors to the cutscenes to the fonts. All good design choices. The Runner's controls feel super tight and the sprite work is well done. 6/10
Big thanks to Isaiah Jordan for providing me with a review copy. Just Another Runner is a short game with a simply concept, run away from this constantly moving wall of static. It presents a fair bit of challenge as you run through four levels. There is somewhat of a story that more references the levels than directly influences them. My favorite part was definitely the fake commercials sections. Pros Simple Well Designed Free Funny moments Cons Last level can be tricky to solve The wall of static I think represents the past while the levels and concept is about being the futility and struggles of being in a small/tiny town. If taken literal, the game could be viewed as dabbling in the horror genre. This neverending, ceaseless wall of static that swallows everything in its path is coming for you. All you can do is run, run, and run but in the end, the static will get you. Or you know, it could just be a game about running.
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