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New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.
Runaway, A Road Adventure is a adventure, point & click and singleplayer game
developed by Pendulo Studios
and published by Focus Entertainment.
Released on March 14th 2007 is available only on Windows
in 2 languages: English and French.
It has received 715 reviews of which 549 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on K4G.
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Minimum: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP, Pentium™ 200 MMX, 64 MB RAM, 630 MB hard disk drive, Monitor and graphics card (DirectX™ compatible) with support for 1024x768 and 16-bit color, DirectX™ compatible sound card, Mouse and keyboard
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🛣️ Runaway: A Road Adventure Runaway: A Road Adventure is a classic point-and-click journey that still surprises, even decades later. For a game released in 2003, it’s impressively charming — with a stylish presentation, lively characters, and a great soundtrack. The story may seem a bit cliché at first, but it’s told with flair and that early-2000s movie feel. The protagonist narrates his adventure like in an old road film, which adds personality. The gameplay is typical for the genre — lots of exploration, dialogue, and item puzzles. However, some puzzles are quite unintuitive: you understand what needs to be done, but not how. Without a guide, it’s easy to get stuck since the game gives no clear hints. Visually, the blend of 2D characters and 3D backgrounds still works beautifully. The art style feels warm and cinematic. Characters are expressive — the hero is naive yet likable, the heroine is charming, and the side characters are colorful and memorable. It feels like playing through a hand-drawn movie. ✅ Pros: ✔ Atmospheric, movie-like adventure story. ✔ Charming blend of 2D and 3D visuals. ✔ Distinctive, expressive characters and good voice acting. ✔ Excellent soundtrack and ambient music. ✔ Mature tone — crime, deception, romance, and danger. ❌ Cons: ➖ Some puzzles are illogical or too cryptic without hints. ➖ Occasional crashes on modern systems (especially in Chapter 4). ➖ Certain actions only trigger from very specific positions. ➖ Story is engaging but not deeply layered — more like a light adventure film. 📝 Conclusion Runaway: A Road Adventure is a solid and heartfelt classic of the genre. It’s stylish, fun, and nostalgic — a game that feels like an early-2000s movie brought to life. It’s not perfect, but it has charm, humor, and genuine spirit. Rating: 7.5/10. A warm, atmospheric adventure with soul — perfect for fans of old-school point-and-click storytelling. 🎮 Fun Facts: • Developed by Pendulo Studios, a Spanish team that later created Runaway 2, Runaway 3, and Yesterday Origins. • One of the first adventure games to combine 2D animation with 3D backgrounds. • Features over 100 animated scenes and 30 minutes of cutscenes. • The soundtrack, including songs by Lighthouse Family, became a fan favorite. • The game’s success made Pendulo Studios known as “the Spanish answer to LucasArts.”
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Originally this game would not work. However if you are having problems on windows 11 with the screen in black and white and off centre you have to go into the settings on the main menu and change the video definition from high to low. Once you do this the game ran fine for me. As for the game. Was not bad for an adventure game.
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Ma-a-an... I knew about this game since the release date. I own it in my library for ages. I have it installed on my PC for almost a decade. And now... after so many years... I finally played it. And I'm not disappointed. While not flawless - it was still a good experience. I'd call it a worthy product of it's time, which brings good memories about times of Guybrush Threepwood and Ben Throttle. What should you expect? An old scholl classic point and click game. That means? - Brutal pixel hunting, weird decisions and not straightforward solutions. No more - no less. If you know - you know. If you are a hardcore point and click fan - I don't think than anything may become an obstacle for you here. But if you are a newcomer in the genre and not familiar with older games - do not say I didn't warn you.
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This is a game I remember when it first came out. I was a kid and watched other people play; it was so unique that it stuck in my mind and twenty years after it came out, I bought it to play as an adult. It is exactly as I remember it, even if I have a better appreciation and understanding about it. I fell in love with this game just through its opening into. It is absolutely amazing. The story itself is really a ridiculous journey that somehow works. Some of the mechanics are a little awkward. A part of this is the style. It's hard to tell from the pictures in steam, but the POV can be a little hard to work with, and sometimes the "puzzles" you're trying to work with aren't intuitive, so this game can be a little tricky. It's definitely worth it because this is one whacky adventure, the characters are so distinct and memorable, and overall it's just a feel-good game. Totally worth the full price, and just have some patience; this game is a little older!
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Runaway: A Road Adventure is a fantastic throwback to the golden age of point-and-click games. It’s a perfect blend of nostalgia and quality, offering a solid experience that holds up even years after its original release. The game shines with its sharp meta-humor, breaking the fourth wall in ways that still manage to make players smile. The witty writing and clever jokes add an extra layer of charm that keeps you entertained through the more puzzling moments. The animation, especially for its time, is simply gorgeous. The attention to detail in the environments and character designs shows that a lot of care went into its creation. It’s a testament to how well-crafted games can stand the test of time, and even after all these years, the visuals still impress. What truly stands out about Runaway is its timeless gameplay. The point-and-click mechanics are intuitive and satisfying, offering just the right amount of challenge without feeling frustrating. It’s a joy to return to this world and reexperience its puzzles and humor, making it an easy game to revisit time and time again. In short, Runaway is a highly recommended title for anyone who enjoys classic point-and-click adventures. Its humor, beautiful animations, and engaging puzzles make it a game that I’d gladly play again—years after the first time.
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Runaway, A Road Adventure is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
Runaway, A Road Adventure is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.
Runaway, A Road Adventure received 549 positive votes out of a total of 715 achieving a rating of 7.31.
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Runaway, A Road Adventure was developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Focus Entertainment.
Runaway, A Road Adventure is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Runaway, A Road Adventure is not playable on MacOS.
Runaway, A Road Adventure is not playable on Linux.
Runaway, A Road Adventure is a single-player game.
Runaway, A Road Adventure does not currently offer any DLC.
Runaway, A Road Adventure does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Runaway, A Road Adventure does not support Steam Remote Play.
Runaway, A Road Adventure is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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