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Play Overview
Temple Run 2 (2011) is a running, jumping and dodging game where you race to escape a deadly beast. You collect coins and dodge obstacles by tilting and turn corners by swiping left or right. With continual updates that add new maps, characters, and cosmetics, and a straightforward, easy-to-understand gameplay loop, it's a massively popular game with broad appeal.
You play an Indiana-Jones-style archaeologist who steals an artefact from an ancient temple and must escape with the treasure from the beast that chases you away. You run across strange floating islands, fly down zip-lines, ride mine-carts through abandoned passageways, and flow through murky waterways as you escape. If you hit an obstacle, you get caught and have to start again from the beginning.
While the routes you run along are split into three lanes, like in Subway Surfers, instead of swiping to switch between the lanes to avoid obstacles, you tilt your device to move to the left or right lanes and collect coins, and swipe when there's a corner you need to turn. Obstacles cover all three lanes, and you either jump over them by swiping up or slide under them by swiping down. The different areas, like the mine-carts and the waterways, keep these core mechanics but have unique obstacles.
As you run, you collect coins, gems and treasure chests which contain items used to unlock new characters. Coins and gems are used to upgrade power-ups scattered through the stages, and also each character's unique skill that's activated during a run for a temporary boost once you get enough coins. The game is regularly updated with new events that tie into cultural events from across the globe, like Christmas or the Day of the Dead, with new maps to play on and characters and cosmetics to unlock.
The result is a unique endless-runner game with a premise and controls that are simple and easy to grasp, giving it a wide appeal as you continually try and better your score.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Temple Run 2 17 months ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 17 months ago.
You play an Indiana-Jones-style archaeologist who steals an artefact from an ancient temple and must escape with the treasure from the beast that chases you away. You run across strange floating islands, fly down zip-lines, ride mine-carts through abandoned passageways, and flow through murky waterways as you escape. If you hit an obstacle, you get caught and have to start again from the beginning.
While the routes you run along are split into three lanes, like in Subway Surfers, instead of swiping to switch between the lanes to avoid obstacles, you tilt your device to move to the left or right lanes and collect coins, and swipe when there's a corner you need to turn. Obstacles cover all three lanes, and you either jump over them by swiping up or slide under them by swiping down. The different areas, like the mine-carts and the waterways, keep these core mechanics but have unique obstacles.
As you run, you collect coins, gems and treasure chests which contain items used to unlock new characters. Coins and gems are used to upgrade power-ups scattered through the stages, and also each character's unique skill that's activated during a run for a temporary boost once you get enough coins. The game is regularly updated with new events that tie into cultural events from across the globe, like Christmas or the Day of the Dead, with new maps to play on and characters and cosmetics to unlock.
The result is a unique endless-runner game with a premise and controls that are simple and easy to grasp, giving it a wide appeal as you continually try and better your score.
- Temple Run (2011) iOS, Android.
- Temple Run 2 (2013) Amazon Fire, iOS, Android.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Temple Run 2 17 months ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 17 months ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: It takes between 1 minute and 20 minutes to play a round of this game. You can run indefinitely, but a run typically lasts about 5-10 minutes
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Rated 9+ on the Apple App Store for Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence.
Skill Level
6+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. The simple controls are quick and easy to pick up, and the short rounds of play appeal to both children and adults.
Costs
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
You can buy gems which you use to unlock mystery chests, and can also buy characters and cosmetics.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
- In-Game Loot Boxes: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience. These include in-game purchases of random items (known as 'loot boxes') that offer a chance of getting rare/higher-value items although common/lower-value items are more frequent.
You can buy gems which you use to unlock mystery chests, and can also buy characters and cosmetics.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 04/08/2011, updated in 2013
Out Now: Amazon Fire, Android and iOS
Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Action, Traversal (Adventure and Platform)
Accessibility: 16 features
Components: 2D Overhead
Developer: Imangi Studios (@ImangiStudios)
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