When we first heard about The End, we actually didn't pay any attention to it.
"Seriously, what kind of name is it?" we thought. However, when we got to see a video on YouTube, highlighting the game play, we were intrigued.
Let's start with the beginning; it is an over-the-shoulder-endless-runner game. You enter the game in a nameless city as the only survivor (the world has come to an end), wearing a back-pack running around collecting green gold. Bravo, for thinking out of the box, geniuses. Green Gold!
If you're wondering what you are doing in a destroyed city with vans scattered around, you have no option but to read the hints that splash on your screen across the main menu. All you are supposed to do is dodge the obstacles and continue running, collecting green gold. Since, money is not useful post-apocalypse, you use the green gold to buy items that you wish to.
Does it remind you of something? Well, we indeed had a sense of deja vu when playing it. Temple Run, anyone? Those who are familiar with Temple Run will find this game to be a cousin of the now-famous game that has similar features as this one.
The controls are very simple. Swipe to turn, slide and jump; tilt to run towards the right or left side of the road. The uncomplicated controls make it easier to play. No complaints here.
Another very positive point is the tilt that actually works wonder. Unlike several other games, the backward and forward tilts are available, showing the world from different angles. This is a really good thing as it allows you to play with the angle you are most comfortable with. It also guides you about the cracks in the road and the stuff ahead. A sigh of relief!
However, now that we're talking about complaints, let's talk in details. The game gets tiring and mediocre after a point. Running aimlessly on ruined roads is not exciting. It indeed is fun initially, but eventually you get bored of doing the same thing again and again.
The game has different levels and you move on to different stages, but the change you witness in the task isn't substantial. Later stages introduce mission coins that one can use to prolong runs. However, the game seems to have no end as one continues to run... run... but what are you running for? How we wish it was a little clear!
You don't come across any damsel in distress to rescue or any human to save. You are running from something. Once you come to know what that something is, do let us know too. Another major problem with this game is that it has the "sharing" option, which requires you to post your results to Twitter or Facebook. This, in our opinion, is a huge drawback. You cannot continue to play unless you go social. If we want to go to Facebook, we'll log in from our computers. Why insert the option there?
Enough of the rant! The game actually has something good to offer too, other than the controls. The graphics are good for an Android/iOS game. The city is colorful and bright, with variation in the weather. The makers have paid attention to details in this department. As you move ahead in the game, the graphics only get interesting. They actually present a picture, which is good to watch and goes very well with the mood of the game.
Overall, The End offers nothing new. Its biggest drawback is the fact that it makes you say, "Oh! I have played it before." Download it if you are a fan of Temple Run and want to play it in a different atmosphere (Yes, it's that similar). However, if you aren't aware of Temple Run, then you can surely try this one. In some departments, it outdoes the game it looks to be based on.
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