[rodriggo]

You have to strike a good balance between realism and fun. Games that are too real are not fun.

Taking out the sprint button is just one less control feature that we once had.

Just b/c a game is going to reflect a player's rating doesn't mean the sprint button couldn't also.

Older games, one in particular, used to have a sprint mechanic that was pretty much perfect. Tap repeatedly for speed or hold down for a super boost. It created a dynamic experience that was both simple and complex enough to never get old. Every run felt like a challenge and yet you felt like you had the tools to overcome them if you used them correctly. A great balance of difficulty vs. fun.