Fun Idea-Terrible Execution – Pen Run Review

The idea of the game is innovative. It’s satisfying to see the lines you draw with your pen/marker, and it’s a new twist on the fundamentals of classic IOS games like Temple Run and Subway Surfers. However, the execution is terrible...not to mention the inane amount of ads. The in-game physics make it quite difficult to manipulate the pen, which is fine if not for the ad walls you hit when you die. Even if you don’t want to watch a video to continue from where you left off, you’re likely to be forced to watch an advert anyway. Moreover, there’s no option to purchase an ad-free version, even if you were willing to spend a few bucks. Also, I often would get stuck on a loading screen with a pink marker bent into a ‘U’ shape that had ink swishing back and forth inside it. I would have to close and re-launch the app several times to get out of the screen. The game is a nice idea with bright colors and aesthetically pleasing graphics, but it is NOT WORTH DOWNLOADING. There are so many similar apps on the market with less ads, and that require less dexterity. AVOID THE FRUSTRATION!
Review by hamptons_lily on Pen Run.