They Always Run

Aiden is a three-armed bounty hunter working in a galaxy where crime has spread since the empire fell. He pursues dangerous fugitives, earning money or information that may help him uncover who set him on his path.

The game is a side-scrolling 2D action platformer. Across missions on different worlds, Aiden runs, jumps, slides, dodges, and fights with melee weapons and guns. His third arm adds targeted attacks and throws, and can manipulate the environment or break obstacles.

Bounties and mission rewards provide resources to upgrade Aiden’s equipment and abilities at his base. New skills arrive as the campaign progresses, expanding his options in combat and traversal.

Players often praise the hand-drawn visuals and animation, the sci-fi western setting, and the music for creating a distinctive atmosphere. Many also enjoy the story and characters, along with the combat and Aiden’s third-arm abilities. Reviews are more divided on the controls and platforming, which some find clunky or unresponsive, and several criticize the abrupt ending.