Temple Run

About

Temple Run is an "endless running" platformer from Imangi Studios, available on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. As an explorer who's stolen an idol, you're chased by demonic monkeys in a race for survival. Though plagued by bugs and annoying ads, it's praised for its ingenious gameplay, captivating graphics, and surprising moments that'll make you laugh. However, it doesn't necessarily evoke strong emotions.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics480 positive mentions

monetization2k negative mentions

monetization
2,119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over unskippable ads appearing after every run, often lasting 30 seconds or more, which significantly detracts from the overall gaming experience. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the general consensus is that the current ad frequency is unacceptable and ruins the nostalgia and enjoyment of the game.
- “No ads, no nonsense just playing.”
- “This game is so nice and has no ads I love this game in all the levels.”
- “It's an amazing game no ads at all and it has a cool graphic what an amazing game love it.”
- “The game itself is amazing, but there are too many ads.”
- “I spent more time watching ads than playing, which is unacceptable.”
- “The ads are absolutely ridiculous.”
graphics
781 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
24%
14%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the outdated visuals compared to earlier versions. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and find the graphics satisfactory for a game of its age, others criticize them as poor and reminiscent of older console graphics, suggesting a need for significant updates. Overall, the gameplay is often praised, but the graphics are frequently cited as an area needing improvement.
- “The graphics are amazing and no glitches in the game whatsoever, similar to Temple Run 2. I like the characters, but the characters are very costly.”
- “This game is amazing, graphics are perfect.”
- “I love this game because of its graphics and smoothness.”
- “The graphics haven't aged well, and ads are shoved in your face every time you die, but the gameplay holds up well and it's incredibly addicting.”
- “I decided to install it again because I missed this game, and I was disappointed. The game is different now; the graphics, maps, characters, etc., it's like downloading a different game.”
- “This game is terrible; it has bad graphics, bad gameplay, and of course, too many ads. Every time I play, when I die, an ad pops up. Even if I press 'do not show ad', I would give this a 1-star rating if it wasn't fun.”
stability
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
3%
92%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and glitches reported by users during gameplay, particularly at critical moments like starting runs or after watching ads. Many players express frustration over the game's tendency to crash, which disrupts the experience and leads to unavoidable deaths. While some users report a smooth experience, the overwhelming consensus highlights the need for urgent fixes to address these persistent stability problems.
- “I've been playing for 3 months now and I must say it's faultless, no glitches, unnecessary ads, etc.”
- “This game was amazing for me, no glitches or bugs found when playing.”
- “It's a really good game, no glitches.”
- “App has too many glitches, almost every time I'm in the middle of a run it will freeze up.”
- “Whenever I launch the game it starts off with the guy falling into water and it freezes. I really like this game, but no matter how many times I reinstall it, it just repeats the cycle of falling into water and freezing; the main menu doesn't even come up.”
- “The game freezes for a few seconds even after clicking on the button, which totally ruins the experience.”
gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
35%
12%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for being fast-paced and fun, with many users finding it addictive despite some complaints about controls and mechanics. However, numerous reviews highlight the overwhelming presence of ads, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are often described as outdated, the core gameplay remains enjoyable for many players, though some express frustration with control sensitivity and input issues.
- “The gameplay is phenomenal, the controls are really easy, but the graphics need a little work.”
- “Graphics really do look outdated now, but that doesn't distract from the fun gameplay.”
- “One of the coolest games ever played, gameplay controls and graphics are quite excellent 💯”
- “The swipe mechanics could be slightly improved; sometimes it registers a wrong input, making me miss a jump or turn, or just fails to register altogether.”
- “The gameplay lags often (it's not a phone problem), and automatic ads just suck the mood. You will be bored in 2-3 days.”
- “This game is the worst game of all time; we have to just run and run and do nothing. Very boring gameplay and graphics.”
humor
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the character animations, particularly the monkeys, and the humorous death messages to be particularly entertaining. Users describe the game as funny and enjoyable, making it appealing for both kids and adults, despite some complaints about ads and graphics. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience, contributing to its fun and engaging nature.
- “I absolutely love the details and half of the jokes when you die; it's so humorous!”
- “Omg lol it will drive you nuts but you'll be laughing 😂 brilliant.”
- “This game is funny and hard because you need diamond coins and more heroes.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
67%
12%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over intrusive advertisements that disrupt their listening experience, as well as a lack of options to mute the game's sound. While some users appreciate the game's background music and sound effects, others find them irritating or inferior to previous versions. Overall, the inconsistency in music quality and the inability to customize audio settings have detracted from the gaming experience for many players.
- “And music and graphics are awesome, this is just the best game in the world.”
- “I love this game, the music, effects, and sound effects.”
- “I love this game the music and the beat is so relaxing and so wonderful.”
- “It asks if you want to watch an ad to continue when you die, fine, but then without permission it plays one between every single run, with sound that pauses my music.”
- “I understand the idea that we can watch an advertisement to resurrect now; but every single death meaning a 30 second (or longer) video advertisement that pauses music is absolutely horrendous.”
- “The background music you guys are using is just the worst.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
50%
15%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging elements, including cool lore and character arcs, but many players express a desire for more structured progression, such as levels and missions. While some find the existing narrative enjoyable and addictive, others feel that the lack of variety and clear mission objectives detracts from the overall experience. Overall, players appreciate the potential of the story but hope for updates that would enhance its depth and complexity.
- “Though the story is unbelievably cool, I wish the progress would stay.”
- “Amazing graphics, lore, story, characters, character arcs, cutscenes, designs, textures, lighting.”
- “Insane game.. loved it.. the storyline is going like insane all the time.”
- “But if it had levels, stages, and a story, it would be a lot better than this, rather than playing the same thing every time with no new story or advancement.”
- “The missions are not shown clearly.”
- “This game is not having any levels; the player always has to run without a mission.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
Overall, user reviews on optimization for the game are mixed. While some players appreciate the smooth performance and high-quality graphics, others express concerns about subpar performance, especially for a game released in 2011, with mentions of lag and overheating issues on mobile devices. Additionally, there are calls for performance improvements and updates to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Runs smoothly without any ads or glitches.”
- “I love it! The game runs smoothly, no bugs, and it does not lag.”
- “It is a good quality and performance game.”
- “Unacceptable performance for a game released in 2011.”
- “Very nostalgic, but the game needs a performance boost.”
- “Less performance, but the mobile is very hot.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, describing it as heartwarming and nostalgic, often recalling fond memories associated with it. However, frustrations with technical issues and recent updates detract from their overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about its current state. Despite these challenges, many still find it to be a meaningful and enjoyable adventure.
- “Totally heartbreaking.”
- “This game is heartwarming and it's good for resting when you are tired.”
- “Amazing, an emotional experience and a real adventure.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering a classic experience that remains enjoyable for hours. While some note that the graphics have not been updated in a long time, this does not significantly detract from the overall fun.
- “Lots of replay value in this all-time classic!”
- “A classic experience that is fun and replayable for hours. The only problem is that it hasn't changed graphics in a long time, but it's not much of an issue for me.”