While Angry Gran Run as a whole clearly owes a large debt of gratitude to earlier games of this type, it does offer some amusing extras, such as the ability to take out obstructive teenagers (complete with sound effect screams). The landscape through which granny runs is more varied and amusing than other games of this type too... something that should help prolong the shelf life of the game.
As with other games of this type you collect coins and powers ups as you go. The latter gives a temporary boost, while the former allow you to buy upgrades and customise granny's look. In app purchases allow for the purchase of additional in-game currency, though it is perfectly possible to enjoy the game without doing so (...and we do wonder whether anyone can really justify buying the £50+ mega pack add-on).
Angry Gran Run doesn't break any new ground, but it should be an amusing diversion for those who enjoyed Temple Run, but are looking for a fresh style on the endless 3D runner. Ideal for keeping family and friends amused in the run up to Christmas...
Windows Phone Store description:
Take to the streets with ANGRY GRAN RUN!
Our Granny has been locked away in the Angry Asylum by Fred the agent in white, she's plotting her escape, and she needs YOU to guide her through the streets once she's busted out!
Run, jump, dash and slide over and around tons of different and wacky obstacles in this crazy new endless running game! Change your look by buying new costumes including 70's hippy gran, wonder gran, zombie gran and even a Penguin costume.
Forget the temple, jungles and subway stations - the cities of New York and Rome await you! Buy and upgrade loads of different power-ups like bullet-time and invicible shields. Watch out for aliens, dinosaurs and other insane stuff!
Angry Gran Run is a free download from the Windows Phone Store.