Gravity Runner Review (Steam)

by Jim Smale · Published October 14, 2021 · Updated December 21, 2021

For this Gravity Runner Review, we play some physics-based 3D Platformer/Runner with a killer synth-wave soundtrack. Make your way through retro synth-wave worlds, filled with challenging gravity anomalies to escape an ever-growing black hole.

Gravity Runner Review Pros:

Decent neon wave-style graphics.
1.03GB Download size.
Steam achievements.
Controller support.
Runner gameplay.
Basic tutorial.
Graphics – preset, texture, anti-aliasing method, anti-aliasing quality, effects, post-processing, motion blur, reflections, and bloom.
Display settings – fullscreen, resolution, v-sync, lock frame rate, and brightness.
Can rebind controls for both keyboard and the controller buttons.
Fantastic soundtrack.
As you run through the level you disrupt the gravity of the environment and this stays as such until you reset the level/run.
The goal is to get to the black hole at the end.
World map level select.
Can replay levels.
Tapes are collected and give you a limited double jump ability.
You can jump and do a slightly longer jump.
Fast restarts from falling through or off the level.
Distance counter.
Generous checkpoints.
Very addictive.
Any type of element in the level can help or hinder you.
Local leaderboards.
Every level has multiple routes to take.
Feels unique every time even if you are running the same level over and over.
Cool background animations.
Controls are just move and jump, that’s it.
Levels can get new elements like going upside down or going to another part of the level and back again.
Stats will show how much you have run, time played running and tapes collected.
Collecting tapes also helps unlock newer levels.