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The multi-coloured platformer Runbow heads to Switch next month and we're ready to test our friendships

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The multi-coloured platformer Runbow heads to Switch next month and we're ready to test our friendships
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It doesn't feel like that long ago we chatted about Runbow by 13 AM's imminent Switch release but, alas, that was September and six months later we've finally got a date. April 24th, to be exact.

While racing against your friends in this eight-person multiplayer you'll sprint across the map, hopping on platforms, avoiding dangers, and trying your very best to outsmart your opponents. But, make sure you keep an eye on the ever-changing colours.

If you've ever played DoubleDutch's SpeedRunners you'll have a bit of an idea as to what to expect. Aside from gaining and using abilities, when the background matches whatever platform you're standing on, the thing disappears and you'll probably plummet to your death.

I had a whack at the game back at EGX a few years ago with my best friend and a few strangers and it was seriously good fun. Though we were yelling at each other, we had smiles on our faces so only looked slightly deranged in the madness.

It was also stupidly addicting as its matches were short, snappy, and had you jumping up and down, anxiously trying not to fail.

Though Runbow's slated to land on the eShop April 24th, Headup Games' tweet earlier today also said the Deluxe Edition would be coming to retail on June 14th containing all DLCs.

Emily Sowden
Emily Sowden
Emily is Pocket Gamer's News Editor and writes about all kinds of game-related things. She needs coffee to function and begrudgingly loves her Switch more than she lets on.