Decided to write a review as this is still being promoted on various bundle sites apparently? Awful Early Access scam of a game. Game has had numerous issues since its EA release, including broken controller support, performance and network issues, etc. Originally advertised as an asynchronous multiplayer versus game, this functionality not only was bugged as all hell, but many users also reported not getting a second copy of the game as was advertised(and expected for the game). You can see these posts getting mostly ignored in the forum, where there hasn’t been a new post since 2016. The game seems to have left EA after adding a bot for what is usually the lone architect; the game is still a buggy mess and in general is not fun to begin with. Its obvious that the least amount of effort was put into this game to continue making a profit. The very short amount of time I have was trying to get the game to a playable state with a friend so we could do the tutorial. Avoid like t...
Glitchrunners
- Release Date:
- Apr 8, 2016
- Developer:
- Torque Studios
- Publisher:
- Green Man Gaming Publishing
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
Game Tags
About This Game
Chaotic, five player mayhem takes over in Glitchrunners – a local multiplayer experience like no other!
Glitchrunners is an asymmetric local multiplayer game that uses second-screen technology to create a chaotic and exciting experience. Up to four players, using a PC/Mac, run an action-packed side scrolling 3D gauntlet, contending with treacherous team mates, hair-raising hazards and a whole lot of explosions.
A final player takes on the role of the Architect – and uses a second screen to dynamically control the game environment itself. With the world at their fingertips, the Architect can collapse buildings, throw countless objects and unleash mind bending special powers in real time as they attempt to stop their friends.
Key Features
Glitch Run - Take control of the Glitchrunners after loot - or protect your prizes as the Architect and manipulate the environment on a second screen
Arena - Settle scores in Deathmatch, King of the Hill and Powercube multiplayer modes
Cross Platform Play - Play with your friends on PC or Mac, in a unique second screen experience
Can also be played in single player mode and on a single screen
Screenshots
User Reviews
I never got the second copy in my inventory. People have been reporting this problem for at least a month now but here has been no response from the developer.
10/10 would throw a car at my friends again. Really enjoyable party game with friends!
Game looks good in the store page video and screenshots but it's incredibly boring and the made on budget with Unity feeling comes through very strongly. Bought it for multiplayer via SteamLink and the graphics are decent but it's just not fun at all...
I recommend highly, 11/10.
Update: Sadly, this game was abandoned by its developers, who simply vanished. There are no updates or support for this game and thus I can no longer recommend it. Original review: I've been looking for another party game to add to my collection, and I loved the concept immediately upon reading it. The Glitchrunner mode runs on a points system rather than lives: The Architect gets points for killing the runners, the runners get points for wrecking up the place, successfully getting the cube and holding onto the cube. However, I have only tested it with one other player so far, and the game seems pretty heavily stacked in the Architect's favour when they can focus all of their fury on a single target. I recommend you play with as many runners as possible. Overall I imagine this game will bring Mario Party levels of shouting and laughing to my house during a LAN party, particularly after we've all had a few drinks.
this game is buggy and just plain doesnt work
Fix the Rolling glitch and I might actually be able to play the game. Idk if it's just because I was using an Xbox controller (though the controller map visual implied that I'm suppose to be), or because of another controller driver that was interfering, but the fact that controls cant be remapped or anything to maybe give the player a chance to fix it themselves is also kind of frustrating. Powerless to fix it until the game gets patched, and until then it really isn't worth spending a cent on. And lastly, the promise of controlling the Architect through iOS is cool except I can't find any kind of app related to this game on the app store, and I couldnt find any kind of directions or actual screenshots of how to get that working. Cool enough game concept for me to even care to write a review, but too many issues for me to give a good one. Glitchrunners unfortunately lives up to its name.
Bad optimisation
dont even know what to do
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP2+
- Processor: 1Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX11
- DirectX: Version 11
FAQ
How much does Glitchrunners cost?
Glitchrunners costs $12.99.
What are the system requirements for Glitchrunners?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP SP2+ Processor: 1Ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DX11 DirectX: Version 11
What platforms is Glitchrunners available on?
Glitchrunners is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Glitchrunners worth buying?
Glitchrunners has 24% positive reviews from 17 players.
When was Glitchrunners released?
Glitchrunners was released on Apr 8, 2016.
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