Good Game, But Some Bugs That Ruin It
Okay, so I love Populus Run, but there are some PERMANENT bugs that I want to share with you. For example, here’s one: Okay, so let’s just begin with the fact that this is one game bug. There is more, but this is one I am going to share with you. Okay, okay. I’m gonna get to it right now. So there was this game that was called Hotdog Party. It was normal for the first seconds, and the intro showed. Do I like the intros? Uh, yeah. But this one wasn’t normal. When running time started, the title didn’t go away. And it kept like this for the WHOLE GAME. I could barely see the people who I had control with who were running. I will admit that I finished the game, but it was still distracting, because the title was still there even AFTER THE GAME. I was steamed. This was the first time I had a bug, and that ruined Populus Run PERMANENTLY for me. There are some more, but THAT’LL take me like an hour to type.
I hope Populus company can fix this, and make it playable again. Thanks!
I hope Populus company can fix this, and make it playable again. Thanks!
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Yes, this game is as cool as it gets!
This game is so amazing. I just want to pull my nipples off! I've never been into runner games, but this one is truly fun and amazing! You have to try it to know what I mean, so just stop reading this and go play it. It's an instant love affair to pay this game... So what more are you needing to hear?
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Fun game but hate the controls
I would say play this game so much more if the controls weren’t so awkward. I wish they were smoother than pushing a button over and over again on either side. It would help if it was controlled more like a video game or Roblox. The current controls have a higher learning curve and adjustment. I’m already to the point of just deleting the app. But the concept is really fun.
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I love this game
This game is amazing, it’s a runner game with, an amazing style, I can’t recommend it enough. Basically you run around dogging unhealthy food trying to get as many people as possible. I highly recommend it, if I had to rate the difficulty on a scale from 1 to 10 I’d rate it a 6.
Totally recommend! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
I love this game! this is amazing because its so fun and if you lose you don't get mad unlike other games because this game is so satisfying that you collect characters and you can adjust the controls so your are more satisfied while you play! This game is for any age as long as you know how to play and my 5 year old son LOVES it so i tried it out!
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Rare bug
In level 6 I found a BUG! This bug is rare so don’t worry :) so the bug is basically freezing the screen and make you start all over again NOT start over the game but start over the level otherwise the games pretty good
So awesome
I love the music and the characters and level design and overall style of the game. The controls are just a little finicky though and it makes a game that requires precision more frustrating than it should be. That’s why it’s only 4 stars in my rating. If they could find a more intuitive control scheme for my iPad it might be perfect.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE
This game is amazing and so cute! I love the music and I find myself dancing in my chair before I even start the game! Only thing I’d say is sometimes the level becomes too difficult to where you loose people regardless of how you are moving around objects which is frustrating. Also the controls are a little off…. but this game is new so I know there will be updates. Keep up the great work and thanks for a great game!
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This is a FUN game to play on my M1 Mac Mini!
It's a bit difficult to play with the arrow buttons, but it's addictive! I'd prefer if I could control the crowd with the mouse and jump with the left mouse button. I think the side-to-side response would also improve, if it was tied to mouse control. Trying to interpret analog joypad control to arrow buttons which are purely digital generates alot of over-correction, which can kill lots of people in your "group run".
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Why update the app without adding new levels
Yes the controls needed a tweak or two but this game has been out long enough to add new levels plus this game is on Apple Arcade if I’m am paying a monthly price for access what is the point of still having this game downloaded and taking up storage if when an update comes out there are no new levels added. I can download free apps that will have more levels then this
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Super fun but….
It’s so cool! Looks neat (and I even enjoy the corny singing and music)…BUT… it’s the hardest game in video game history to control. You get a large crowd of people only to be forced to sneak between a small space and lose them all. The left right controls are really sensitive too. I love this game but I won’t play it often because it’s hard to control. Can’t even pass level 5.
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The game is not what I expected (in a good way)
I love this game!! From the moment I saw the preview, I knew I would enjoy it to kill time but boy was I wrong! I am addicted to the game!! In all honesty, I don’t have many complaints besides the lag at times (more than necessary), the controls (sometimes they won’t jump when I hit jump or sometimes they’ll go left when I select right) and certain things just seem impossible to avoid. Idk if the purpose of the game is to be like a “you win some you lose some” type of situation but if it’s not, I hate that there is no possibility to make it through the game without losing a single player. If it is a win some lose some type game, then I’m okay with that aspect with knowing I can pick more characters up on the way. Overall, the game is fun and I will continue to support but I hope those few things can get worked out. It seems as tho I’m not the only one who had the same issues with the game since I’ve read the reviews.
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Phone gets hot + major fps drops
Fun game at first, but on second level after restarting a few times to get secret character, my phone started getting quite warm. As I continued the screen dimmed (probably to compensate for heat or battery drain) and I started seeing major lag spikes and frame rate dips. It go pretty unbearable after awhile. I have an iPhone 12, so performance dips isn’t something I’d expect… so maybe there’s a memory leak in their somewhere?
Uninstalled for now, but I hope they fix because it’s pretty fun otherwise.
Uninstalled for now, but I hope they fix because it’s pretty fun otherwise.
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I would love to love this game 😕
I can’t get past level 3 to save my life.. I’m surprised I even got to level 3. The controls are absolutely horrible. I’m trying to watch for the obstacles so I can move the people around them.. but I have to look at where my fingers are at the same time to make sure I’m pushing the right button!!! There’s gotta be another way to control where they go! I’d love to give 5 stars.. but I can’t even play. Soooo. I guess I’m out on this game. 😕
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Read before playing this game!
This game is hard BUT! I’m here to give you some tips and tricks so you don’t rage quit.
Tip 1. When you have a large group of people try focusing on 1 certain person, maybe a secret character. It will help a lot.
Tip 2. If you want to get a secret character to the end, get the secret character to every checkpoint, so whenever you die you get the character back and try again.
Tip 3. Look out for any pathways that don’t seem to go with the main track, that’s how you’ll get a secret character.
Tip 4. Don’t pay attention to the goals for a level it just makes you more anxious.
Tip 5. Try and keep your cool, maybe try paying attention to the beats.
Those are my 5 tips for playing Populus Run, enjoy!
Tip 1. When you have a large group of people try focusing on 1 certain person, maybe a secret character. It will help a lot.
Tip 2. If you want to get a secret character to the end, get the secret character to every checkpoint, so whenever you die you get the character back and try again.
Tip 3. Look out for any pathways that don’t seem to go with the main track, that’s how you’ll get a secret character.
Tip 4. Don’t pay attention to the goals for a level it just makes you more anxious.
Tip 5. Try and keep your cool, maybe try paying attention to the beats.
Those are my 5 tips for playing Populus Run, enjoy!
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Marvelous... Simply Marvelous
I have no idea how this isn’t on the top played list. So freaking adorable. The music, the sound effects, the Muppet-like voices... it’s a dream come true for me, and I hope it shows the whimsical charm that we can look forward to in future games on this platform. Job well-done, you guys. A+++ ❤️❤️❤️
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Amazing Game, a few suggestions
I love this game! The theme, the mechanics, and the music are all great! Just a few brief suggestions. First, the jump button isn’t sensitive enough. I was playing hardcore in level 3 and I pressed the jump button on the last jump, and I fell off a cliff. Second, It’s nice how the food placement is random, so you can’t always easily avoid it and know the pattern. But sometimes, the random generation is impossible to avoid, and in hardcore, that is devastating! The main level where I had obstacle generation issues was “Cloudy with a chance of Burgers”. Please fix these problems. Thank you! :D
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Cute game but needs minor fixes
Ugh I love this game. It’s wonderfully frustrating. There have been times where this game made me angry because certain moves just seemed inevitable, so there isn’t really a lot of freedom to move around in some of the levels. However, overall it’s such a cute game and I love the concept. The characters yelling at you to “hurry up” in the level selection screen was such a minor but very funny detail. My biggest problem with this game would be the lag. I find it a bit strange that a game that requires no Wifi (or in-app purchases to get rid of ads banners that conveniently block your view) would glitch and lag occasionally, but it hasn’t made me dislike the game. However, sometimes I’ll tap the left/right button to move the characters in said direction, but they’ll go in the literal opposite direction. I was wondering if I was the only one with this problem? Either way though, this game is super cute. Love it to bits.
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A Real Sweet Treat
Lovely game! It’s a wonderfully addictive and beautifully designed running game with a twist. Collecting people and “healthy” characters is addicting! I’m also very appreciative that the developers heard the community feedback and released an update that significantly improves the game controls and responsiveness!
Can’t wait to see more!
Can’t wait to see more!
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Random Chance
Do you like when the obstacles in a level appear at random? Do you like when objects will appear directly in front of you blocking the entire path, forcing a restart? Do like not being able to hone your skills at a level due to random timings? Then this is the game for you.
Enjoy the feeling of complete futility when you’re almost to the end of a level and the game feels it necessary to put you in an unwinnable and entirely unavoidable situation. The first five levels are decent, hardcore mode doesn’t feel as if you’re making it though on sheer luck of the draw. After that, forget it. This game’s obstacle generation has me livid, if I wanted to gamble, I’d go to Vegas.
Instant delete.
Enjoy the feeling of complete futility when you’re almost to the end of a level and the game feels it necessary to put you in an unwinnable and entirely unavoidable situation. The first five levels are decent, hardcore mode doesn’t feel as if you’re making it though on sheer luck of the draw. After that, forget it. This game’s obstacle generation has me livid, if I wanted to gamble, I’d go to Vegas.
Instant delete.
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