Run Roo Run

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Common Sense Media says

Cute, family-friendly platform game loads of fun to play.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Run Roo Run is a platform game made by the team behind the education puzzle game Scribblenauts. While the learning aspects are missing here, the game is still quite family friendly, with no real violence to speak of, nor any language or sexual concerns. Users can share high scores via the Game Center social network, but participation is optional.

  • Ease of use4
    The game abandons complex play mechanics for simple controls, but timing is everything -- and it can get tricky later in the game. 
  • Violence1
    Your kangaroo will occasionally hop onto cacti or into holes, which restarts the game, but is not shown as fatal or violent. 
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
  • Language0
    The worst you'll hear is an occasional "Crikey!"
  • Consumerism3
    The game features a link from the main menu encouraging players to gift copies to their friends. Players can also purchase tokens to instantly beat a level or play it in slow motion for prices ranging from $1 to $10. The purchases aren't necessary, though. 
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety4
    Some privacy concerns. Players can opt in to Apple's Game Center to track scores and achievements, and for some games, challenge friends. Players can send and receive friend requests using an email address or Game Center nickname, revealing the first and last name associated with each party's Apple ID and, in the case of email requests, the sender's email address. With iOS 5, players can opt to have a private or public profile, which can include a photo. With a public profile, your real name is visible to all other players, and Game Center will recommend you to other players using your real name. With a private profile, only your friends can see your real name, and Game Center will not recommend you to other players.
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Is it any good?

 

RUN ROO RUN isn't a complicated game, nor is it an especially deep one, but it sure is a heck of a lot of fun to play. Made by the same team that developed Scribblenauts, the game slowly introduces new abilities and obstacles, but ultimately, it's all about timing -- and the further you go, the harder it gets to master. 

Rather than overcomplicating things, the game is controlled simply by tapping on the screen. And this minimalism is the app's biggest strength, meaning you're able to play instantly and never get frustrated along the way. Nearly as smart is the instant reset when you fail a level (doing away with the interstitial screens so many other games force you to watch again and again). It's cute, family friendly and a buck you'll be happy you spent.

This review was written by Chris Morris

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This review was written by Chris Morris
Category:Arcade Games
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:$.99
Size:18.50 MB
Publisher:5TH Cell
Version:1.0.1
Release date:January 19, 2012
Minimum software requirements:iOS 3.1 or later
This review was written by Chris Morris
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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