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Revision as of 11:00, 26 February 2022 by Temple Run II (talk | contribs) (→Reception)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) This article is about the video game. For the series, see Temple Run (series). 2011 3D endless runner video game

2011 video game
Temple Run
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Developer(s)Imangi Studios
Publisher(s)Imangi Studios
Artist(s)Kiril Tchangov
SeriesTemple Run
EngineTemple Run engine (iOS)
Unity (Android)
Platform(s)iOS
Android
Windows Phone
ReleaseiOS
  • WW: August 4, 2011
Android
  • WW: March 27, 2012
Windows Phone
  • WW: March 27, 2013
Genre(s)Endless runner
Mode(s)Single-player

Temple Run is a 3D endless running video game developed and published by Imangi Studios. The player controls an explorer who has obtained an ancient relic and runs from demonic monkey-like creatures chasing him. The game was initially released for iOS devices on August 4, 2011, and later ported to Android systems and Windows Phone 8.

The game was a commercial success with positive reviews from critics. The success of the game led to a sequel Temple Run 2. Collaborations with Disney/Pixar to create Temple Run: Brave and Temple Run: Oz, and a third spin-off in development by Scopely titled, Temple Run: Treasure Hunters as a match-three video game. Temple Run also received activity books and a board game, with Warner Bros. Studios talking with Imangi Studios of a possible film adaptation. The success of the game also inspired multiple games that copy Temple Run's gameplay and branding.

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Legacy

Copycats

In the wake of Temple Run's success, other developers created games of a similar style, such as Temple Guns, Temple Jump, Piggy Run, Zombie Run and Pyramid Run. Imangi Studios co-founder Keith Shepherd found it flattering that developers were inspired by the game to create interesting games that make them unique. However, Shepard also found it frustrating when developers took exact gameplay, branding, and assets from their original game. This led to many of the copycat games from indie developer Anton Sinelnikov being removed from the App Store.

Sequels and spin-offs

Further information: Temple Run (series)

Temple Run was followed by several sequels and spin-offs, becoming the first game in the Temple Run series. The second entry in the series is Temple Run: Brave and is a spin-off based on the film, Brave. It was released on Android and iOS on June 14, 2012. The third entry in the series is Temple Run 2 and serves as the direct sequel to Temple Run. Temple Run 2 was released on iOS on January 16, 2013. The fourth entry is Temple Run: Oz and is the second spin-off in the series, now based on the film, Oz the Great and Powerful. Temple Run: Oz was released on The fifth entry in the series is Temple Run VR and released for the Samsung Gear VR headset on December 23, 2014.

References

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  10. "Temple Run Brave (iOS)". Slide to Play. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  11. KS Sandhya Iyer (June 8, 2012). "Temple Run: Brave coming to iOS, Android on June 14". NDTV Gadgets. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
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