Game overview
Join Luna in fighting menstrual taboo by throwing tampons at haters and saving yours. An eight-bit game with big ambitions, fun, and educational.
Tampon Run is an exciting game that allows you to help Luna eradicate the world of menstruation critics! By hurling tampons at them, you will save your supplies from being confiscated, and enlighten more and more adversaries. This 8-bit video game created by high schoolers Andy Gonzales and Sophie Houser during their summer at Girls Who Code, is a simple, yet powerful platformer with ardent objectives. Tampon Run has been featured in various well-known outlets such as CBS.com, Time.com, TeenVogue.com, Jezebel.com, NYDailyNews.com, Feministing.com, and more.
With incredible reviews from top-rated sources, Tampon Run has left a lasting impression on its players. Fast Company, Co.exist, described it as a game for feminists and eight-bit nostalgics alike, while KillScreenDaily.com talked about how cool it is to throw tampons at enemies while preserving ammo. Today.com praised Tampon Run by calling it a game with a big mission. Meanwhile, TeenVogue.com stated that it is an addictive game that will keep you playing for hours. Bustle.com also loved the game, describing it as both fun and educational - like Oregon Trail, but with more periods.
Join Luna on her journey to break the stigma and taboos surrounding menstruation, as you become engrossed in Tampon Run's exciting gameplay. Original music by Drew Joy adds to the overall experience and enhances the retro atmosphere of the game. With so much praise and recognition from the media, this game is a must-try for everyone who wants to make a small contribution to this cause.
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