Similar Objective
Both the games are free for download and offer good entertainment as well as excitement. There are also plenty of unlockables in both the games and you can purchase some of them using real currency as well. This will help you proceed faster in the game, though you can get along even without spending real money.
Both the games belong to the endless running genre and the player has to keep running fast and also collect coins as he runs. As you run along, you can complete some transactions and tasks. The games can be played on the Android and iOS devices, as well as on Amazon Kindle Fire and on Windows Phones.
Level of Challenge
When you compare the difficulty levels of both these games, it can be generally stated that Temple Run 2, which is the sequel to the original Temple Run, is a little more challenging. Both the games offer similar types of controls. For instance, you have to slide upward for jumping and for avoiding an obstacle. You need to slide downwards for ducking under an obstacle or if you want to roll under an obstacle.
Subway Surfers – Easier Gameplay
Apart from these basic control features, there are additional ones in Temple Run 2. You can slide leftward or rightward, when you wish to make a right angle turn or if you wish to protect yourself from hitting the edge of the path. This type of motion is also seen in Subway Surfers, especially when you wish to veer towards the left or towards the right, but it is easier to slide in this game. In Temple Run 2, you have to shift your device from left to right in order to veer, whereas this is not necessary in Subway Surfers. The obstacles present in Subway Surfers are also not as difficult as those in Temple Run 2.
Graphics and Visuals
Temple Run 2 comes with more visually appealing graphics, which are set in a natural setting. It is similar to an Indiana Jones visual setting, though it is slightly imaginary. It is very appealing to view the South American style of ruins. A monstrous monkey is chasing the player and it adds a lot of excitement to the game. On the other hand, Subway Surfers is a little more comical and lighthearted. Here, an Inspector is chasing the player and it is rather comical and funny. The settings are made of animated city backgrounds and the characters are rather cute and not so serious.
Making Purchases
Both the games are freemium model games that you can download on your mobile device. In addition, both the games come with some payment options. You can purchase upgrades in both these games. You can buy upgrades for a character or buy a new character as well using real money in order to boost lives with a powerup and so on. Temple Run 2 is a difficult and challenging game and it is more likely that the players will pay up for such upgrades, whereas in case of Subway Surfers, the game itself offers you a lot of money to begin with. You actually don’t need to purchase any upgrade, especially in the initial stages of the game.
Verdict
If you are wondering which of these games to download and start playing on your mobile, it all depends on individual tastes and preferences. If you are looking for a fun and lighthearted game, Subway Surfers fits the bill perfectly. On the other hand, if you want a more serious game, Temple Run 2 would be the apt choice. Many players also feel that since the latter game is a sequel, it makes sense that it is more popular among players.
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