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By Chris Morris
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Well-done film tie-in, but a bit difficult for young kids.
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Monsters Run, Inc.
What's It About?
As Mike and Sulley (or other monsters, if you choose to unlock them), players avoid obstacles and collect items on a series of platform levels. Characters run automatically, while players control the jumping by touching the screen. A simple tap causes a short jump, while holding a finger on the screen longer creates a higher, longer jump. Along the way, there are power-ups that give Mike (who starts each level) an advantage and allow him to tag out with Sulley, who barrels through any obstacle. Players must be careful of running off a cliff, however. And if Mike runs into other monsters, the game is over.
Is It Any Good?
Disney knows how to treat a franchise. Rather than rushing out a subpar Monsters Inc. game, they took the time to create a well thought out and genuinely fun property with Monsters Run, Inc. While the name might imply a licensing or homage to Temple Run, this app is nothing like that one. It's closer to a Mario or Sonic title -- and that's a very good thing.
The only problem, and it's a notable one, is the game's difficulty. Levels get hard fast -- and kids will almost certainly get frustrated, despite this being a game that was seemingly made for kids. While core gamers might admire the challenge, the game will ultimately prove too tough for many casual players.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
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- Release date : December 13, 2012
- Genre : Arcade Games
- Topics : Fantasy
- Publisher : Disney
- Version : 1.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 5.0 or later
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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