RUN: The world in-between

by Team RUN, PID Games, Flying Oak Games

The Developer Says...

RUN: The World In-Between is a new “Die and Retry” platformer game with a procedurally-generated path. Be fast, jump, and run to unlock new content.

Players Like...

❤ Movement and Mechanics

Players zip through levels using wall jumps, dashes, and pixel-perfect movements that feel remarkably responsive. The control scheme lets gamers execute split-second techniques with near-instant character reactions, drawing direct inspiration from Celeste's fluid mechanics.

❤ Level Generation System

Each run shuffles level chunks dynamically, creating unique paths that prevent pure memorization. As players progress, the game removes old level segments and introduces new challenges, ensuring every attempt feels fresh and demanding.

❤ Difficulty Evolution

Starting deceptively simple, the challenge quickly escalates. World 4 dramatically increases complexity, with the Nightmare difficulty mode pushing even veteran players to their limits. Some challenge runners report spending 10+ hours mastering all four difficulty levels.

❤ Core Gameplay Dynamics

Four progressively unlocked difficulty modes, endless challenge mode for hardcore players, optional 'shadow' mechanic that increases tension, multiple route possibilities in each segment, and hidden speedrun shortcuts.

❤ Challenge Philosophy

Players must constantly react instantaneously, read emerging level patterns, adapt movement strategies, and minimize error margins.

❤ Satisfaction Triggers

Sub-second respawn times, addictive skill progression curve, Thomas Barrandon's motivational soundtrack, and minimal mechanical interruptions.

❤ Ideal Player Profile

Precision platformer enthusiasts, speedrunning community members, players craving skill-based challenges, and gamers comfortable with repeated failures.

❤ Potential Friction Points

Extreme difficulty curve, randomized challenges prevent direct skill training, and constant high-intensity gameplay might exhaust some players.

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