I have had the pleasure of playing Speedrunners by DoubleDutch games, and it is a blast. The game is simple; defeat the other four players in your group and using dirty tactics is encouraged.
From the first moments when you open the menu to the race, you are sucked into this highly competitive and fun world. The music is straight out of a 60s superhero show and the character design is amazing. Think the old school Batman show crossed with the Incredible Hulk; it’s that awesome.
The gameplay is simple; you run around a track trying to beat three other players. They can either be AI, local players from your neighborhood or people around the country. The first type is a ranked match that allows you to earn points based on the place you achieve at the end of the race.
There is a quick match that allows you to join in a match for some fun if you are short on time. The custom match allows you to join or create a game with your friends or people around your neighborhood. You can use a number of devious devices or power ups to help you trip up the other players and get ahead. There are even gamer created maps that you can choose to play.
My favorite part of the game is the art style. It is downright cool. It gives off a comic book hero kind of feel as they run around the track. The music reminds me of the old superhero serials that were on in the 60s and 70s. I really enjoy the little touches they put into this game. It is a little on the addictive side and I ended playing it for a couple hours in one sitting. I recommend Speedrunner if you have Steam. It is definitely a fun little game with so much potential.
Candice ‘GamerGirl’ Wendt
Platform: PC
System Requirements:
• Minimum:
◦ OS: Windows XP and up
◦ Processor: 1Ghz and up
◦ Memory: 1 GB RAM
◦ Graphics: Dedicated video card recommended
◦ Network: Broadband Internet connection
◦ Storage: 900 MB available space
◦ Additional Notes: MAC Users: SpeedRunners runs great in Parallels Desktop
Developer: DoubleDutch Games
Publisher: tinyBuild
ESRB: N/A
Price: $14.99
Speedrunners Official Website: http://tinybuild.com/speedrunners
Steam Link: http://store.steampowered.com/app/207140/
| Review Score | |
|---|---|
| Graphics |   |
| The graphics give a comic book hero kind of feel as they run around the track. | |
| Sound | |
| The music reminds me of the old superhero serials from the 60s and 70s. | |
| Gameplay | |
| The gameplay is simple; you run around a track trying to beat three other players. | |
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| I recommend Speedrunner if you have Steam. It is definitely a fun little game with so much potential. | |
