App of the week: Temple Run 2

Graphic by Imangi Studios

Julia Hardy
Arts, Entertainment & Technology Editor

Remember all the frenzy last school year over collecting coins through the infamous jungle maze of Temple Run? Now, the makers of Temple Run have just released Temple Run 2, the sequel to the hit original that has already become the #1 free game in the Apple app store.

If you have never played Temple Run, it’s a fast-paced game where you must collect as many coins as possible while escaping an angry monkey. Along the way out of the temple, branches, gaps and sudden corners all create obstacles that can slow you down or put you in harm’s way and end the game. Temple Run 2 has all of this and more, changing the backdrop to a new temple and adding in zip-lines and mine carts to the maze. Although the sequel also includes power-ups, which help you to collect more coins, there are even more of them than before. This game has even more achievements to try to accomplish as well.

With midterms over and done, it’s time to start enjoying Temple Run 2. Available for Apple and Android products for free.

Need a break from playing? Check out these gaming tips from the maker himself.