Minion Rush: Running Game

Minion Rush is the official endless runner of the Minions and Despicable Me world, and it is exactly as silly as that sounds. You play as a Minion racing through colourful locations, dodging obstacles, jumping gaps and grabbing bananas as you go. The bananas are more than a score: collect enough of them and you unlock new locations, costumes and features through the Hall of Jam, so every run feeds into your progress.

Like other endless runners, the challenge is survival and distance. The longer you run, the faster and trickier the course becomes, and one missed jump or badly timed dodge ends the run. Gadgets and power-ups help you go farther and faster, and pairing the right gadget with a themed costume can give extra bonuses, adding a light layer of strategy to the running. Story puzzles add another goal: collect puzzle pieces during runs to relive favourite moments from the Minions films.

Costumes are a big part of the fun. Minions can be dressed in themed collections, from everyday looks to wild outfits, and custom player profiles let you show off your nickname, avatar and frame. Tournaments give competitive players leaderboards to climb, while the endless run mode is there for anyone who just wants to test their skills and break their own record.

Minion Rush is free to play, with optional purchases, and some aspects need an internet connection. It suits fans of the Minions films, families looking for a light-hearted runner, and anyone who enjoys endless runners with plenty to collect. If you like bananas, mischief and mayhem, this is an easy game to enjoy.