

You’ll run through crazy locations, from the Anti-Villain League HQ to Vector’s lair, or the ancient past. Now that Gru’s gone good, the Minions have a new goal: to become the ultimate Secret Agents! So they’ve created dozens of fun Costumes that don’t just look slick, but have unique skills, such as extra running speed, grabbing more Bananas, or turning you into a Mega Minion! Illumination, Universal, and Gameloft bring you Minion Rush, an endless running game that can be enjoyed offline, anytime! Run through lots of cool locations, dodging devious traps, battling vile villains, and collecting loads of bright, beautiful Bananas! It’s time to take a run on the wild side with the incredibly fun and despicably daring Minions! By all means give it a go, just don't come to us when your eyeballs have melted into yellow goo. The rest of us might the exhuberant visuals a bit much to take. Kids and fans of the film will likely enjoy the novelty of stepping to the Despicable Me universe. I does feel a bit like the devs have thrown everything at the wall to ensure at least something sticks. Unfortunately, the game is a bit pushy when it comes to squeezing you for upgrades, flashing at least two products at you after every run.Īll in all, it's a very glossy example of the genre. There's also a premium gold currency which you can pay real for. You can spend collected bananas on costumes, and power-ups such as freeze rays and shields. Hazards are varied, switching according to the ever changing environments. As you would hope, your minion does what exactly what you tell it to. The actual running is very solid, though. If anything, the frenetic visuals are a tad overwhelming, walking a fine line between dazzling and dizzying. The graphics are crisp and detailed, with the screen is constantly full of interest and activity. Gameloft has clearly done a lot ensure the game is visually interesting. These variables keep you on your toes, although they interfere with the flow a little. There are also moments when you'll need to use your accellerometer to steer your yellow buddy down a chute. The camera will sometimes shift perspective, too, which initially caught us off-guard. These usually involve dodging projectiles, and then turning them against your enemy.

Occasionally, you'll run in to a boss battle. If you've ever played an endless runner, you know exactly where you stand with Despicable Me: Minion Rush. You take control of one of Gru's yellow helpers, whom you must direct left and right, up, and down towards collectable bananas, and away from oncoming hazards. Since the monumental success of the 3D auto-runner, it has become the default template for developers looking to score an accessible, family-friendly hit.ĭespicable Me: Minion Rush is the latest Gameloft movie tie-in to follow this trend.
