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Like an interactive radio drama
When I first heard the premise of this app, you run and it sounds like zombies chase you, I thought it was going to be dumb. Then I finally tried it, and I couldn’t have been more wrong. You actually are immersed in a story and you are a central character. And, sometimes, zombies chase you!
When I was a kid, I used to listen to radio dramas as I went to bed. These stories remind me of those dramas. The stories are great. You get attached to characters, and, occasionally, you get your heart broken. I find myself running longer, because I want to get to the end of a mission.
Tip: if you are on a treadmill, turn off the zombie chases, because it will be hard to change your speed to get away.Show lessWeglian
The reason I run
This storyline for this app is amazing. I highly suggest and want everyone to try it. I’ve been using this app for 5 years now. This time last year I would have given it five stars. However, it’s only getting 4 stars as the company is now beginning to nickel and dime you for everything. You want to run one virtual race? You have to pay for all of them. They argue that their annual price is cheaper than two races combined in the “real world” and you get ALL of the virtual races. Sounds great but if you want merch to go with the virtual race you now have to pay for that separate. They’re branching out away from the main story too much (in my opinion) and they have yet to fix the Apple Watch glitch. Seriously, what’s the point on having the app as Apple Watch ready if it glitches with every single use?
I do love this app but I’m a bit frustrated with where they’re currently taking it.Show lessJust a believer
Over 900 miles this year
This app puts all other virtual races / runs to shame. People talk about spending money on a virtual race but there is nothing virtual about it. With Zombies, Run you get a real compelling story and in theme emails, and puzzles. You can get the medal too but with Zombies, Run you actually get a fun reason to get out and run.
I enjoy running, but it gets boring. Having the motivation to go on longer runs, to get out every day and run is hard. With Zombies, Run I want to get out there and run. The story is so compelling that I need to get out there and find out what happens next. I have favorite characters, and favorite couples. I know the places we run too, and am fascinated to learn more about the zombie plague and how it’s going to effect our heroes, and the villains too. The sound does get better as seasons go on. The other day I literally jumped when a zombie noise came up. It’s not just zombies though the main story line deals with history, politics, people and so much more. There are also other adventures. You can run along with Lois and Clark, run up a mountain on Mars, down to the depths of the ocean, and so much more. This is also a company with a loyal fan base. People make art about their running app! It’s incredible and I am so happy I downloaded it.Show lessC587
It’s great, just wish there was one thing...
I wish you could set a timer or something for the chases. It’s really hard to know when to slow back down. If I could set it for different speed bursts or something for 1 minute, 30 second, or even 5 minute intervals just to keep from burning myself out halfway through that would be great. I do like being able to pause or stop my run at any point if I need a break though. The radio operator already has a lot of character and personality! I feel like if the game kills him off later or something like that I will start crying while I run and have to delete the app on principle of him not leading me around anymore! The plot is really cool so far too. And I love the at home workout feature and the mini world building game. I like how I haven’t seen any “buy more parts to build this” ads yet, so it means I really have to work to get those add ons every run and I’m not cheating myself. If you want to get into shape and start running this is a fun way to get into the habit real fast. I can’t wait to run again to find out what’s next!Show lessBlah blah143
Perfect to Game-ify Your Run
If you’re like me, you’re looking into this app because you have trouble just going out and *running*, even with your favorite music/podcast loaded up. If that’s true for you, I have great news: Zombies, Run is probably what you’re looking for. It’s equal parts cheesy and motivating, with narrative that pops in enough to keep you grounded in your Mission, but stays silent enough that you can enjoy your music and “Zone In” to your run a bit.
I haven’t encountered a bug or hitch that would cause me to give this app anything but five stars - I look forward to my runs just enough to keep me going, and asking for more would be greedy.
Give this app a shot if you’re looking to trick your brain into some positive feedback related to running, and you just might surprise yourself!Show lessMacReviewedAnApp
Zombies.... YES!
2020: a few years later I’m still having fun with this app...
A lot more outdoor walking these days and it’s fun to send my son a map and share my walk. Get this app !!
So I mostly walk with this on the treadmill and elliptical machines. Still fun. I even got a coworker to buy this and start walking by telling him about a reference to "Red Dwarf" in the 1st season :) I recommend Zombies, Run to anyone who wants some humor with there music during there workout. And then you get to decide what to do with Able Township. My only complaint would be that occasionally my music doesn't load and there is dead silence or the other way around where it just plays the music and doesn't give me the storyline. All in all? I want season 3!Show less63Bren
Love this app!!
I haven’t ran in over 10 years and I’ve had 2 kids. I thought I would die if I ran now because my energy and activity level was pretty much 0. I started with the 5k training and I wasn’t even able to finish the 15 second runs in the beginning. Now here I am 6 months later and I love the motivation it gives me to keep going. There are some glitches here and there but totally worth the $35 a year!! I have cut almost 20 minutes off of my 4 mile run! I have been sharing on my Facebook and trying to get my friends to do it with me. None yet, but my friends also help keep me motivated by cheering me on. There is also a base and you gather supplies as you run to use in your base later. There are so many things that get you with the reward center of your brain that it’s easy to find motivation. It also kind of relates to our current global situation! Bonus motivation! The best part, if you don’t want to run, you can just walk, until zombies chase you. Definitely recommend for any fitness level!!Show lessAlergic!!
Cool concept just not made well
This app has such a cool concept, but I think it could be played out way better. I used the app for the first time today and only the end of the mission pushed me to run a lot. I think it would be much cooler if they placed where the places were nearby on the map so it would feel more realistic running towards the location and to the base. It would also be cool if you can see objects on the map and you could run to the objects. I also was disappointed cuz the zombies only came by me one time in the mission and I got away from the quick and I think it would be cooler if they constantly were nearby so I would be pushed to run more. I think with a few modifications this app could be really cool.Show lesskay708807708
Amazing story, but broken app
The writing in this game is great. The story is immersive and includes a diverse cast without over-stimulating or overwhelming the user. I feel genuinely connected to the characters and I can both celebrate their successes and feel their pains. It’s a gripping story, sometimes.
This app is incredibly buggy, though. You can “pick up items” for your base in this game, but the app is broken and will only pick up one item per run and get stuck before playing the “item pickup” speech. Second, the mission dialogue is broken. I have to pause and un-pause over and over to get dialogue to play. These two factors greatly de-motivate me from playing the game.
The app also has some poor design choices, in my opinion. Despite having a login feature, bug reports need to be sent by an email directly connect to a device. This could be fine if instead an email was displayed to users where they could open a browser and send a email, but I can’t find that address. Also, the automatic downloads for the next mission doesn’t work as advertised, and I still have to do it manually. Sometimes I download the wrong mission and have to wait get the actual next story, further demotivating me from playing.
Don’t pay for this app. It’s buggy and has some user interface issues. Play for the story, though, because it’s fantastic.
(FYI, I’m on the iOS 13’s current update and the bugs are still present.)Show lessTwilightPowerDiamond
Amazing concept and well done!
I’ve never been one to be motivated to run and decided to check this out after it was recommended to me. I did my first mission last month and instantly love with it! I’ve recommended it to countless people as well. The immersive story line and the zombie chases works wonders to keep me coming back for more! I’ve run into a small bug when it comes to music where if I don’t have my Apple Music running in the background, it won’t shuffle my playlist, but I’ve worked around that until the developers get that figured out. Definitely a great game to try out if you’re interested!Show lessDaisotxlgccorair
