Players would strategize by picking a costume that helped with a specific mission or high-score run.

Following a "Massive Update" in 2025, many of these classic bosses were discontinued or moved to specific event-based updates like Villain-Con.

The sentiment towards older versions of Minion Rush has not gone unnoticed by Gameloft. The company has taken note of player feedback and concerns, incorporating some of the community's suggestions into newer updates. However, Gameloft has also faced criticism for not providing a more straightforward way for players to access and play older versions.

Modern Minion Rush has what players call "soupy" controls. The minion feels heavy, sliding animations are delayed, and the collision detection is forgiving to a fault (which actually breaks challenging levels).

: Unlike the current endless loop, the Jelly Lab offered a map-based journey through iconic locations like Gru’s Lab and the Residential Area.