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Blaze through your favorite games by finding coding glitches

Blaze through your favorite games by finding coding glitches

Vote: (70 votes)

Program license: Paid

Developer: Doubledutch Games

Version: r14

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(70 votes)

Paid

Developer

Version

Doubledutch Games

r14

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Fast-paced multiplayer fun with a simple premise.
  • Game can prove challenging (in a good way) among skilled friends.

Cons

  • Game will feel repetitive to most players after awhile.

SpeedRunners could be considered an endless running game with multiplayer. However, it often turns into a mayhem-filled dash toward safety until players start dying. Death results from falling behind other racers and being caught outside the screen. Players can collect powerups in order to increase their competitive advantage. On the map, they'll encounter many obstacles along the way looking to take them out.

The Basics of SpeedRunners

Fortunately, most people will find SpeedRunners more than accessible. The game's mechanics often prove simple for even amateur video game players. Players can run and jump in any direction and use a grappling hook or wall jumps on most surfaces. They must outrun and outwit their opponents to stay within the play area. After a player falls out of the screen, they perish for that round.

From there, a red box starts to shrink in size until players are stuck in the smallest box possible. Players will start feeling the pressure as that box becomes smaller and smaller. It won't be long before one or two more players are eliminated and a victor emerges. During any given match, the first players to manage three round wins will win the entire match, but that's easier said than done in many cases.

Skill Reigns Supreme In This Game

While SpeedRunners seems simple at first, skill plays a crucial role in winning rounds and matches. Players will learn over time where they can trap unsuspecting opponents or rush ahead to gain a comfortable lead. Knowing which powerups to use and which level hazards to exploit requires experience. Likewise, a given player needs the skill and muscle memory to know exactly when to deploy a particular tactic.

Among a group of four skilled players, a match of SpeedRunners can feel like an adrenaline rush. Even newbies to the game can challenge each other and feel a sense of accomplishment after pulling off a clutch win. Few multiplayer games bring skill to the forefront in such an effective manner. SpeedRunners does a lot of things right at a time when dozens of video games are released each month.

In the end, the only downfall to SpeedRunners is a lack of variety. Custom maps and a bunch of settings can't make up for a repetition issue with the game. More casual players may grow tired of the repetitive gameplay after a few hours of continuous play. Nonetheless, SpeedRunners is an excellent multiplayer game with accessible mechanics and a high level of challenge.

Pros

  • Fast-paced multiplayer fun with a simple premise.
  • Game can prove challenging (in a good way) among skilled friends.

Cons

  • Game will feel repetitive to most players after awhile.