Run ’em Down

Learn About the Game Run 'em Down

Run ’em Down launched in 2000 on Newgrounds and Y8. Players grab the wheel of a speeding car and cruise through busy streets. The main goal revolves around ramming into pedestrians. Police vehicles roll in and end the run.

Many appreciated its dark humor and fast pacing. Critics focused on its repetitive action and basic visuals. A 2001 sequel added simple three dimensional scenes and fresh camera views. The update left the core drive intact. Mixed reviews followed.

It still feels like a time capsule from the era of browser based flash titles. Gamers recall its crude collisions and stark city backdrops. It helped show what simple games could do on early flash platforms.