Believe it or not, the most popular free iPhone and iPad title is a crude little game from dirtyBit called Fun Run: Multiplayer Race. It debuted a few months ago, but has seen a grand resurgence, thanks to a new update that delivered iPhone 5 support, seven additional maps, another avatar and various bug fixes. We didn't have the privilege of enjoying the previous edition, so excuse us for not making comparisons. The verdict? Not as bad as it looks.
Fun Run is sort of like Mario Kart, mixed with a 2D side scrolling platformer, and what's especially interesting is the fact that it includes four-person online play against friends or random opponents. That being said, the goal is to make it from point A to point B by any means necessary. This is where the Mario Kart inspiration comes into the equation, as you're able to pick up random weapons and items during a race and use them against the opposition. One of the weaker ones lets you drop a block anywhere along the terrain, impeding a person's progress. Far more intriguing is the bear trap and saw blade, both of which reduce furry little creatures to bloody chunks; there's also a lightning strike and protective shield. Suffice to say, you'll need to keep your eyes on the screen at all times, lest you fall victim to one of these weapons. At least on the positive side, you respawn within seconds.
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