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Dragon Raiders Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Nadia Oxford on July 22nd, 2014
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: RUN
Dragon Raiders is rough and scaly in some parts, but overall it's an enjoyable level-based running game.
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M0B1US Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on April 10th, 2014
Our rating: starstarhalfstarblankstarblankstar :: QUIRKY BUT FLAWED
There's a nice original idea within this Endless Runner, but elsewhere it's a little too basic to recommend.
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NFL Runner: Football Dash Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on September 24th, 2013
Our rating: starstarblankstarblankstarblankstar :: UNINSPIRED
NFL Runner: Football Dash is a fairly unexciting endless runner that serves little purpose.
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PAC-MAN DASH! Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Ruairi O'Gallchoir on July 29th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: DASHING FUN
A fun and inspired endless running game, putting a fresh twist on the classic Pac-Man game.
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Soul Savior Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on July 23rd, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: SOUL SEARCHING
Simply done, Soul Savior has that certain something about it that makes players want to keep on playing.
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Door Dash Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on June 25th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: A SERVICEABLE ENTRANCE
Nothing's incredibly wrong with this endless runner, but nothing's incredibly right about it either.
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Mad Dragon Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on June 7th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: MAD FUN
Standing in the path of a rampaging dragon is never fun. Being a rampaging dragon, on the other hand, is quite entertaining.
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Mansion Run Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on May 30th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: NO BONES ABOUT IT
Mansion Run is decent fun, but it still feels like it's missing something.
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Dead Ahead Review

Posted by Rob Rich on May 28th, 2013
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Developer: Chillingo Ltd
Price: FREE
Version: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
Graphics / Sound Rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar
Gameplay Rating: starstarstarstarblankstar
Playtime Rating: starstarstarstarblankstar
Replay Value Rating: starstarstarstarhalfstar

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I know a lot of people have begun to get tired of zombies, but not me. Assuming the game they're in is good, of course. I mean I still like zombies in my games but Dead Ahead isn't getting a free pass. That said, I've been having a great time with it. Not because of all the Living Dead but because it's a genuine blast to play.

As one of possibly only a couple of living humans in a zombie-infested world, players will have to stay ahead of a mass of hungry corpses while avoiding all manner of obstacles in order to stay alive. Simple touch controls allow them to weave around derelict vehicles and barricades (and guide pursuing undead into them), accelerate to gain ground (or plow through zombies in front of them, and fire off their weapon behind them. Like all endless runners the idea is to last as long as possible but there are also a number of challenges that are issued that will increase the player's rank once each set of is completed. Higher ranks unlock better bikes and weapons, while cash earned by squishing zombies is needed to purchase and upgrade them.

I'm totally in love with Dead Ahead's visual style. It's semi-retro with visible pixels and such, but also quite detailed and extremely well animated. Watching zombies burst when running them over or faceplant and skid on the pavement when they trip over an obstacle is incredibly satisfying and never gets old. The constant push to move up in the ranks as well as to acquire better gear is also great. Ignoring the call of "just one more run" is difficult enough but knowing there's only one more challenge between me and the next rank, or only a little more cash for the next firearm, it's almost impossible.

I just wish there were another control option. There are already two (buttons or dragging), but the problem is that my thumb has a tendency to block oncoming hazards from my view for a few precious milliseconds. It's still possible to react and get around them for the most part but it can be pretty tough at high speeds. I hate to admit it since I tend to vastly prefer touch over tilt, but in this instance I think the latter would work even better for me.

Dead Ahead is a great endless runner with plenty to offer, even to those who have grown to hate seeing zombies in their games. I certainly wouldn't mind having a third control option for tilting to make dodging obstacles at high speeds a little easier (theoretically), but what's already there is more than enough to get the job done. I also never get tired of watching the gloriously animated zombie carnage, so there's that.

Kite Surfer Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on May 24th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: MAKE SOME WAVES
Kite Surfer looks good and controls great, although it's also a little light on content.
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Run Sheldon! Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on April 9th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarhalfstarblankstar :: SPLIT
Run Sheldon! is an endless runner with a respectable amount of cartoony charm.
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Dog Monster Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Ruairi O'Gallchoir on February 25th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: WOOFING FUN
Although entering the saturated endless-running market, Dog Monster manages to have enough redeeming qualities to make it a worthy play for anybody!
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Super Mad Matador Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Jennifer Allen on February 13th, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: MEDIOCRE BULL RUNNING
Racing away from bulls is the name of the game here, but it's not as thrilling or as feature packed as one would like.
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Ronin Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on January 3rd, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: RUN
This action-packed endless runner takes a little while to ramp up, but once it does it's definitely worth playing over, and over, and over, and over...
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Last Knight Review

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
By Rob Rich on January 2nd, 2013
Our rating: starstarstarblankstarblankstar :: WEIGHED
Fancy visuals and even an impressive developer resume won't make up for this runner's missteps.
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