Luigi Run
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If you've ever played Super Mario Run or classic Mario Bros., you already know what's happening here. This is a shameless clone dressed up as an endless runner—you're sprinting right forever, jumping over saw blades, stomping flying dinos, and collecting mushrooms that make you grow into a giant. It's cute, it's simple, and honestly, it's pretty derivative. But if you want that Mario fix without paying a dime, here it is.
Key Features
- Endless Runner Action: The level never stops—run until you mess up or your fingers give out.
- Power-Up Transformations: Collect mushrooms to grow bigger, then become a GIANT and plow through everything.
- Flying Cloud Bonus: Grab the Happy Flying Cloud and cruise above the danger for a bit.
- Mobile-Friendly Design: Works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers with zero lag—simple graphics run everywhere.
How to Play Luigi Run
Getting started is easy—you only need two buttons. Mastering the timing when those saws start flying? That's the real game.
Jump and Stomp Your Way Forward
You auto-run to the right. On desktop, tap the Up Arrow to jump over obstacles or enemies. On mobile, just tap the screen. Use the Down Arrow (or swipe down on mobile) to stomp the ground hard—this crushes enemies below you and breaks certain blocks. The controls are tight enough, but expect to mistime jumps when the screen gets crowded.
Dodge Everything That Moves
Saw blades sit at ground level or fly at you. Flying pterosaur-looking things swoop in from the right. Question blocks can save you—hit them from below to spawn mushrooms or coins. Miss a jump? You're dead. One hit kills you unless you're powered up. The collision boxes feel slightly janky around the saws, so give yourself extra space.
Grow Big and Break Everything
Grab a mushroom and you'll grow larger. Grab another while big and you turn into a GIANT—nothing can stop you in this form. You'll smash through enemies and hazards like they're made of paper. The power-up timer ticks down at the top of the screen, so enjoy your invincibility while it lasts. Your goal is simple: rack up the highest distance score before you inevitably die.
Who is Luigi Run for?
This is perfect for kids who want a colorful Mario-style game they can play for free on a tablet. It's also great for casual players killing 10 minutes on the bus—no violence, no gore, just bouncy platforming. If you're a hardcore gamer looking for depth, you'll be bored in five minutes. But if you just want that nostalgic jump-and-run dopamine hit without thinking too hard, it delivers.
The Gameplay Vibe
It's frantic and repetitive. The longer you survive, the faster things come at you. I barely had time to breathe after the 200-meter mark—saws and enemies started overlapping in patterns that felt almost unfair. The pixel art is clean but unoriginal; the background uses basic parallax scrolling that reminds me of every budget Mario clone from the early 2010s. There's no music variety that I noticed—just a looping 8-bit track that got old fast. Visually, it's cheerful enough, but it screams "asset flip energy."
Technical Check: Saves & Performance
The game saves your high score and coin total automatically using browser cache. Just don't clear your history or you'll lose everything. Performance-wise, this thing runs on a potato—I tested it on an older laptop and a mid-range phone with zero frame drops. The simple vector art style and minimal particle effects mean even low-end hardware handles it fine. No install, no download, just click and play.
Quick Verdict: Pros & Cons
A decent time-waster if you're craving Mario vibes on a budget, but it doesn't do anything new.
- ✅ Pro: Instant action—loads in two seconds and you're already running.
- ✅ Pro: The giant power-up is genuinely satisfying; smashing through enemies never gets old.
- ❌ Con: It's a blatant clone with zero originality—if you've played any Mario endless runner, you've played this.
Controls
Responsive enough for the job, though the collision detection around hazards feels a bit loose.
- Desktop: Up Arrow to jump, Down Arrow to stomp.
- Mobile: Tap the screen to jump, swipe down to stomp.
Release Date & Developer
Developed by Onduck Games and released on November 13, 2024. It's built in Construct (based on the engine watermark vibes) and clearly designed for the mobile browser market.
