The Run
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Critic Reviews for The Run
Before its PC release, The Run was available on smartphones and even in cinemas, where audiences voted to determine the characters' next actions. I admit that in this format, watching it on the big screen might offer some enjoyment, but seasoned video game enthusiasts are unlikely to appreciate this minimally interactive story with a predictable plot twist in the finale.
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The Run is one of Raschid's strongest FMV projects to date which delivers a tense, well‑acted survival thriller with sharp pacing, high production values and genuine emotional stakes. Fans of interactive storytelling and cinematic horror will find plenty to enjoy.
The Run is a fun, feature-film-length game with mystery, murder, and a whole lot of running. I was rooting for Zanna from the beginning, when she was bright-eyed and pushy-tailed with innocence oozing out of her pores. Handsome, mysterious farmer Matteo adds more questions than answers, but he’s a welcome break in watching one person run alone, interrupted now and then by masked murderers. The acting was good, but the story is where The Run shines. And the endings I found? *insert mind blown emoji here*
One of the best FMV games to date, The Run is expertly filmed, set in the gorgeous Italian countryside. Not only does it look stunning, but it's a genuine joy to play, thanks to solid acting, faultless pacing and an intriguing storyline. FMV games may be an acquired taste, but when they're made as well as this, they deserve to be played.
I’m genuinely sorry that The Run ultimately turned out to be just an average production, and even knowing that it probably never aimed to be more than a B-movie horror experience, I still can’t see it as anything beyond that. Still, even an average film can be entertaining at times, especially when it’s an interactive one, where the story and its branching choices can offer three hours or more of engagement. On a completely dull evening, you probably won’t go wrong with it.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
The Run is a gripping interactive movie that delivers great pacing, strong production value, and a branching story that rewards curiosity. Despite some limitations in settings and accessibility, the experience remains compelling, replayable, and full of surprises. If you enjoy FMV games or narrative-driven tension, The Run is absolutely worth diving into.
All in all, The Run is another excellent FMV title from Paul Raschid and his team. The performances are great, the choices present some real dilemmas, and the conclusion is satisfyingly surprising.
The run is an interactive movie that gives you many choices to choose from throughout the game. While the acting and Direction was surprisingly better than most FMV games, it still has the same issues most FMV’s have, unnecessarily long scenes and an underwhelming story.. Overall fun to play and watch with friends, but still very forgettable.
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