Gorilla Hill Climbing Tag Race for iPhone

I was bored one afternoon and stumbled on this app while scrolling through the App Store - not looking for anything specific, just killing time. Honestly? I didn’t expect much from a random gorilla climbing game, but it actually held my attention longer than I thought it would. If you’re into quick multiplayer games where you’re either running or chasing someone up a hill, this one’s got that vibe. It’s like if Monkey Tag Monster 3D had a slightly more chaotic cousin.

The good stuff

What really surprised me was how smooth the controls felt. You tap to climb, swipe to dodge, and there’s just enough randomness in the terrain to keep things interesting. I once got stuck behind a rock because I tapped too early, and then the other player slipped right past me - boom, they were ahead. That kind of moment made me laugh out loud. The character variety is decent too. One guy climbs faster but slips more, another has better grip but moves slower. I played as the "climber" type and found myself winning more often than not, which was satisfying without being overpowered.

The not-so-good

It’s not perfect. The graphics are fine but nothing special - think low-poly cartoon animals doing their best to look dynamic. Also, the game doesn’t seem to have any local multiplayer or offline mode, so you need internet every time. And the leaderboard updates feel slow. I beat a friend’s score by 15 points and waited five minutes before it showed up. Plus, no info on the developer or license. Kinda sketchy, honestly. If you’re picky about privacy or want transparency, skip this one. It’s also only for iPhone, so Android users are out of luck.

Bottom line

If you’re looking for a quick, silly, competitive game to pass 10 minutes during a break, Gorilla Hill Climbing Tag Race for iPhone delivers. It’s free, easy to jump into, and surprisingly replayable. Not groundbreaking, but definitely better than staring at the ceiling. Grab it if you’re into fast tag-style gameplay and don’t mind a little anonymity from the dev side. It’s not the most polished thing out there, but it gets the job done. Worth downloading for a few laughs.