If you’re searching for a new casual game that will help pass the time, Temple Run by developers Imangi Studios might just be what you’re looking for. It’s one of those endless running type games except that instead of being a 2D game that runs from side to side, its a 3D experience that will get you swiping and tilting like a mad man. In the game, you play as an adventurer who just stole a priceless idol from the temple. You are being chased by a band of killer monkey creatures and most run for your life. Avoid obstacles and traps while collecting coins and see how far you can run. Randomly generated maps each time you play means Temple Run will keep you busy for hours.

As I stated above, the game is rendered in full 3D. You’ll be running into the map and all the obstacles and tracks appear ahead of you in the distance. The graphics are beautifully done and have a very “lost temple” type feel to it which really helps with the whole atmosphere of the game. They music too gives off this vibe. It’s on a constant loop but isn’t annoying at all. Controls for the game are very easy to learn and Temple Run offers a brief and informative tutorial upon starting the game for the first time. Basically you’ll be swiping left and right to turn and swiping up or down to jump or slide. Tilting your device comes in to play when you need to move your adventurer a bit to the left or right in order to collect coins. Very easy to master and you’ll be running like a champ in no time.

Temple Run is a terrific time waster. I somehow lost a couple hour of time playing this and didn’t even realize it. Each time you play, it’s a completely different experience as the track changes and after each run, you’ll want to go back and try to beat your highest score again and again. I’ve seen some people break over a million already while I’ve only been able to hit the 250k mark. There are in-app purchases for coins that will help speed up the purchasing of upgrades but you shouldn’t really need to do this. You’ll collect more than enough coins while playing to unlock all the upgrades in no time.

Temple Run is available now in the App Store for free. It is a universal app and is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 3.0 or later.

Description

From the makers of the award-winning best-seller Harbor Master® comes the most exhilarating running game on the App Store. Test your reflexes as you race down ancient temple walls and along sheer cliffs. Swipe to turn, jump and slide to avoid obstacles, collect coins and buy power ups, and see how far you can run!

FEATURES

★ Simple swipe and tilt controls that are easy to use and just feel right
★ Level up your character and use crazy powerups
★ Original 3D running mechanic combining turning, jumping, sliding and tilting – the first of its kind!
★ Play as 7 different characters!
★ Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements to compete with your friends
★ Incredibly fun, just one more time, endless game play!

[via App Store]