I just saw myself running ahead of me. Clearly your opponents are not running with you in real-time. Not that I mind, but it did explain how there would always be over 100 people ready to play when I am.
Massive Swarm is epic. Run through a large group of enemies to a narrow walkway. Drop Massive Swarm just behind you as they run through. All will be poisoned, and you should be able to kill 10+ baddies with minimal effort.
After playing this a bit longer I have to agree, having your death mostly determined by the luck of what you're wearing when you fall seems more like rolling the dice than playing a game. Great concept though, it just doesn't seem to come together with the vertical falling theme.
So is this like Kid Chameleon? In other words, am I really wearing the "mask" of the hero type I rescued? Wasn't sure if I should be trying to rescue them all or just pick out the hero type I wanted most. Good game either way so far.
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