Pig Rush: Review

Pig Rush is an addictive game for kids starring Jumpy the Pig. The goal is to get Jumpy as far away as possible from the farm. While running, Jumpy encounters dangers such as ravines, fires, and moving platforms. The longer you survive, the faster Jumpy gets, and the less time you have to react. Pig Rush is a great pick up and play game for kids and will keep you coming back to try and beat your high score.

In Pig Rush, the main point of the game is to get as far as possible. As Jumpy the pig, you have to jump from platform to platform. There are some simple obstacles that you have to conquer. There is a fire that will end the game if you hit it. You can pick up a fireman suit to protect yourself from it. The fireman suit is lost if you touch the fire, but it can be picked up again.



The controls in Pig Rush are simple. You tap the bottom of the screen to jump low. You tap the top of the screen to jump high. You can even double tap the top of the screen to go even farther. The game ends when you fail to make a jump or if you hit a fire without a fireman’s suit. The game gets harder over time, so don’t expect an easy game. There are levels that get increasingly difficult. You earn points based on how long you survive. There are online highscores via the developer, not OpenFeint. The online highscores help compare yourself to others around the world.



In a recent update, Pig Rush added a secret “Reindeer Rush” Christmas mode. I couldn’t find out how to activate it, but the developer said that the App Store description will reveal how on Christmas Eve. My best guess is that it is activated with the person’s name, but so far I have had no luck. I will definitely make sure to look up the description of the 24th so I can unlock this mode.

Overall, Pig Rush is a great game for kids of all ages. Pig Rush puts great graphics together with simple gameplay and easy to learn controls. Pig Rush is worth $.99 and is a great pick up and play game. I found myself wanting one more try every time I died. I highly recommend the game Pig Rush if you have a child or young relative.

Rating: 4.5/5 (great game for kids)

Pig Rush on the App Store.