Reception
Reviews for 3-D WorldRunner are generally positive. The game's graphics are widely praised as impressive, while the 3-D mode is generally considered a nice addition to a fun and simple game. The game is sometimes criticized, however, as a ripoff of Sega's Space Harrier, first released as an arcade game two years prior to 3-D WorldRunner's debut. In an interview with NextGeneration Magazine, Sakaguchi admitted that he "liked Space Harrier," but said that the main reason his team made 3-D WorldRunner was to "show off" the 3D programming techniques of Nasir Gebelli. The repetitive music track has been criticized by Downwards Compatible, stating that it sounds like "the baby from Eraserhead." Commercially, the game was met with modest success, selling roughly 500,000 copies worldwide.
Although the game left no legacy other than one lone Japanese only sequel, the main star of 3-D WorldRunner made an appearance in Square's Chocobo Racing as the final secret character. In the game, WorldRunner goes by his Japanese moniker "Jack."
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