When you open the app store, the screen is full of SSRs, 648 gift packs, and monthly battle orders. You have to draw a broken character dozens of times before it comes out, and the rate of appearance is ridiculously low. Isn't this a clear money grab? I'm a stand-alone player, and I'm most annoyed by this kind of money-making stuff. Whether the game is fun or not depends not on the gameplay, but on who can spend more krypton. Can this be called a game?
As a result, last night I was bored and came across "Bear Run" adapted from an old IP. I didn't have much hope. After all, nine out of ten IP mobile games nowadays are reskinned to cheat money. But when I clicked in and took a look, hey, it actually smells really good 🐻
Let's talk about the advantages first: free download, no in-app purchases, no stamina, no card draw, pure stand-alone parkour! Is there still such a conscience game these days? The retro side-scrolling parkour gameplay is simple but refreshing. The level design is quite interesting. There are jungles, traps and BOSS battles, which perfectly restores the sense of adventure in the animation. The silly look of the bear when running is both silly and cute. You can also collect honey and props in the levels. You can pass the level purely by skill without spending a penny.
There are also shortcomings: the graphics... after all, this is a game from 2014. It has a pixelated style but is smoother. It is much better than a bunch of gorgeous but laggy krypton gold masterpieces today. There are not many levels, but enough to play for a day or two. As a free game, its quality is already inferior to 90% of contemporary mobile games.
The most annoying thing is that the developer Hefei Letang Animation did not put any advertisements or recharge entrances in it. I played for half an hour but could not find a payment button. Are there still such honest people these days? Or have they never thought about making money from this? Anyway, I have finished the game, and I highly recommend it to friends who are fed up with the torture of krypton money, to experience the pure joy of playing games relying only on technology 🎮
One final word: I hope all krypton gold games will learn from others and either play the game well or stop calling themselves games. Draw cards, draw cards, draw cards, draw your uncle.