Zombies, Run!
By Amanda Bindel,
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Zombie-fueled workout fun, violent; adjust privacy settings.
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What’s It About?
In ZOMBIES, RUN! runners become "Runner 5" in a postapocalyptic community running from zombies and collecting supplies for survival. The story unfolds in episodes interspersed with the runner's own music playlist. Seasons one through three are included with the purchase, and additional episodes can be purchased in-app. Players can use the supplies they collect during their runs to build up their base and continue the fun after their runs.
Is It Any Good?
Zombies, Run! is a creative, adrenaline-pumping way to bring some entertainment and motivation to a running workout. It includes the features that most running apps include, as well as optional features such as an announcement of each mile as you run. Runners can choose kilometers or miles, set options to share runs automatically or not, and connect further online. The story is intense, though, and is best for older teens due to the violence and immersive nature of the story. The story line includes watching loved ones become zombies, including watching children being left by their parents before they turn into zombies. Also, older teens might better understand the privacy issues that come with mapping a run and sharing location information.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about choosing what information to share on Facebook or Twitter, including safety concerns with publishing maps showing their running routines. Work with your kid to adjust their privacy settings, if necessary.
Parents can preview summaries of each episode, if registered with Zombie Link, and talk about the plot with teens.
App Details
- Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
- Pricing structure: Free to try (In-app purchases/subscription $1.99-$19.99)
- Release date: May 13, 2015
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Topics: Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
- Publisher: Six to Start
- Version: 4.0
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 7.1 or later; Android 4.0 and up
- Last updated: September 9, 2021
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