6. September 2025.

JETRUNNER – Addictive parkour shooter

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DEVELOPER: Riddlebit Software
PUBLISHER: Curveball Games
PLATFORMS: PC
GENRE: Parkour / FPS
RELEASE DATE: September 4, 2025
STARTING PRICE: 19,50€
REVIEWED VERSION: PC

JETRUNNER is a parkour-focused, first-person shooter (FPS) that draws clear inspiration from games like Mirror’s Edge, Neon White, and Trackmania. While the game may not have a lot of content, its high-speed movement and precision shooting will keep you hooked. The gameplay is centered on navigating obstacle-filled courses to achieve the best possible time, and yes, it’s an addicting high-quality addition to the genre.

It will hook you from the very beginning

What’s surprising is how fast, fluid, and satisfying the experience is from the moment you start playing. You don’t need a tutorial because the controls are simple and the game offers multiple levels or chapters, each with unique obstacles. The main goal is to beat each level as fast as you can to earn stars within the time limit. You can also find hidden collectibles in each level to earn trophies or unlock secret levels.

“Three key actions: wall running, dashing, and shooting.”

The core mechanics of the game revolve around three key actions: wall running, dashing, and shooting. Wall running allows you to run on almost any vertical surface to maintain momentum and change direction. Dashing is a crucial tool for closing gaps, dodging obstacles, and getting that extra speed. The dash is designed to refresh when you hit a wall, so you can use it frequently. While movement is a priority, levels often feature targets that must be shot to progress.

As you progress through the game’s six chapters, you’ll be introduced to new mechanics to keep the experience different. These include grapple hooks, freeze rays, and explosives, which add complexity and open up new possibilities. JETRUNNER is also well-paced, meaning you’ll get used to these skills over time so you never feel overwhelmed. The true depth of the game lies in finding optimal routes and shortcuts. This is where the Trackmania inspiration comes into play, as the game encourages you to find your own path and new trails instead of just following a single, obvious route.

Great graphics and voice acting

While the game is designed for speedrunners, it’s also accessible to casual players. You can simply complete the levels without worrying too much about your time. However, for those who crave a challenge, the pursuit of Platinum medals and a top spot on the global leaderboards provides a significant motivation for replayability. The feeling of finally perfecting a run and seeing all the elements click together is incredibly rewarding.

The praise for JETRUNNER doesn’t stop there. The game is also visually beautiful, with a cel-shaded art style that keeps everything clean and easy to see as you move. It has a unique blend of pop-art and comic book aesthetics and the diverse set of locations, from sewers of New York to futuristic cityscapes, are brought to life with style. The character models are well-designed too, and the overall presentation is amazing.

“Visually beautiful, with a cel-shaded art style that keeps everything clean.”

The voice cast for JETRUNNER includes Matthew Mercer as the commentator Mick Acaster, Sara Secora as the protagonist Nina, and Alejandro Saab as her childhood friend Jacque. It’s a great part of the game because you can complete your runs while listening to the characters bicker, make jokes, and talk, which adds a lot to the experience.

Worth your time

There isn’t anything to say negatively about the game besides it being relatively short with the campaign and the narrative losing the meaning over time, but it runs smoothly and performs exactly as intended. In other words, ther are no FPS drops or technical issues. It’s a really fun piece of entertainment. If you’re into this type of game and want to experience some fast-paced action, JETRUNNER is a perfect example of a game that experiments properly.