Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

6
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Gorgeous game.
Good bosses.
Very fun.

Cons:

Gets difficult to control in later levels.
Not one you can play for too long.

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Last revision on January 26, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Gorgeous game
Good bosses
Very fun
Great soundtrack
Broadly accessible difficulty spectrum
Charming world and characters
A lot of challenges

Reviewers Didn't Like

Gets difficult to control in later levels
Not one you can play for too long

Expert reviews and ratings

Travelling along a plane at a constant pace has never been so much fun – Runner2 is an addictive and rewarding...

By PC Gamer on April 11, 2013

If those endeavors are right up your alley, Runner 2 should be the next thing you play. If you're not immediately enthused at the prospect, you'll find little to love after the pleasant first hours.

By PSU on April 04, 2013

100

Runner 2 has easily established itself as the standard by which all auto-runners will be judged.

By RoboAwesome on April 02, 2013

Obviously, the game is intentionally one-note, but with enough variety and difficulty to keep things moving, it justifies the reasonable price to download. Buy it as a game for adults first though, and not so much one for the whole family.

By GamerPops on April 01, 2013

Overall, Runner 2 is a decent game that is perfect if you're wanting to kill a few hours but, after a while, it can get a bit repetitive. It's well worth checking out but may not appeal to everybody’s taste. So don’t expect to find yourself playing this for a long time.

By GameGrin on March 30, 2013

Runner 2 is a charming and fun game that will leave its target audience, difficult arcade game fans, more than satisfied. For others, mileage may...

By New Game Network on March 21, 2013

It's a wonderful sensation to lose yourself in this game, whether you are facing down the formidable challenges of The Mounting Sadds or simply going for a breezy run in The Emerald Brine. Runner 2 doesn't just offer you an entertaining experience; it throws its arm around you companionably, ushers you into its whimsical world, and makes you feel like part of something special.

By GameSpot on March 06, 2013

Runner 2 artfully blends entrancing music and accessible gameplay to create a joyful...

By GameSpot on March 06, 2013

Everyone's favorite rhythm platforming series, BIT.TRIP, is back. BIT.TRIP Presents ... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien—yes, that's really the name—keeps all the franchise's trademark features, upgrades the graphics, and offers a more...

By Cheat Code Central on March 05, 2013

Runner 2 is absolutely worth playing, so long as you can deal with its unforgiving and occasionally frustrating nature.

By Joystiq on March 01, 2013

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