Running Shadow for iOS: Unusual mix runner and role-playing game

Yes, the title contains the right mix of genres. At first I was surprised, too, when I read that Running Shadow combines role-playing game and a runner. Resist such an interesting mix of I can not, and therefore, of course, downloaded the game, in order to share their experiences.

In reality it was quite... weird. I'm not a fan of "runners", but really love RPG. What I saw was true: in this game is really present races from point A to point B, as well as leveling, scuffling with rags and even PvP-mode!

We're playing for a certain assassin, thief, who took possession of a magical artifact - Gloves Heavenly Guardian, stealing it from the ancient cultists. Solve the mystery of an ancient artifact and is our goal.

On global map (oh, yes, there is also such) we choose the job currently afford and go to the race. It's all more or less than usual, run forward, jumping in time or bending of the traps, kill enemies, collect coins and take out all the loot in exchange for new clothes. In these tests, our hero gets a cherished experience points, which can later spend on the purchase of new tricks, which bring additional income.

In addition, as you progress through the story, we have to build up his refuge. It is necessary for PvP. Competition "player vs. player" made quite interesting: instead of direct confrontation with the enemy, we are making a new race, only the shelter of another of the same assassin-player. And the better he has equipped his monastery, the harder it will get you out of it back alive. Of course, the reward for such attacks is much more interesting than the usual missions.

Unfortunately, free game hints directly on in-game purchases. And this time, they have not gone away. The scheme is simple: A swinging long and hard at the same locations, or buy upgrades and advance further. And there is a buy that. In addition to various tricks, you need more mana, energy, and gain. There are chests with valuables and items for PvP-mode. Do not forget about the equipment, weapons and improvements to them. Well, no home, too, will: the size, the complexity, the number of traps, damage them and protection - all it can be pumped. And all this requires money.

Nevertheless, the game will be able to keep at screens. Mainly due to the fact that the races here are not infinite (yes, there were some games), and vice versa - are short enough. Get a smartphone or tablet for half an hour into the trip and bleed "something else" - the most it. What is missing is a twisted plot and distinct history as in all good RPGs. No, I do not think he has here, but absolutely denominations. It's a pity.

As a bonus - an almost complete Russification of the project. In addition to text, sounded even splash in their own language, that please, I think many. However, from time to time still skips foreign phrases - but it is not critical.

Running Shadow - an interesting project, primarily due to the genre affiliation. The fact that developers continue to experiment - we, ordinary players, just at hand. The main thing is that the ideas were interesting, but not for show.

What do you think about mixing genres? And what a symbiosis, in your opinion, would be the most interesting? Tell us about it in the comments!