Subway Surfers App for Android Review

| September 23, 2012 | 5 Comments

In Subway Surfers app for Android, like Temple Run, you got the main character running along a track collecting coins and avoiding obstacles on the way. Your represent the main character Jake who has just tagged a train and you can use his hover board to escape his chaser and dog. Subway Surfers may be downloaded for free from Google Play Store.

How Subway Surfers for Android is played?

Since Subway Surfers app for Android is a 3D endless runner type of game, you’ll see parallels with Temple Run. However, the developers have done their bit to avoid turning it into anything close to a carbon copy. Norms are now a lot stricter, and you can’ just get away with uploading a clone in Play Store. The best part of Subway Surfers is that there are no corners to turn while running. It makes the game a lot easier for at least some of you. The game controls are pretty simple. Swipe left or right to change lanes, up to jump and down to tuck and roll. A double tap will activate the power ups.

Subway Surfers App for Android

The power ups provides the much needed variety to your game. For example, there is a magnet that draws all coins when you’re near them, jet pack that places you above all obstacles, a boot that increases your speed and more. In the normal course of the game, you earn power ups as you clear levels. However, if you are cash rich, you can buy them straightaway through in-app purchases for $0.99.

As mentioned, the Subway Surfers Android game app is about avoiding oncoming trains. And of course, you may have to do some smooth flying to collect all coins. As the game progresses, the trains come quicker than when you started, and avoiding them becomes a lot challenging then. The graphics of Subway Surfers is excellent to say the least. Sound effects add to the feel of the game. Subway Surfers is compatible with Android OS versions 2.2 or higher.

Conclusion

Those who like games of runner genre will feel at home with Subway Surfers app for Android. It is fast paced, but a lot less complicated than Temple Run. The game is quite responsive without any lag whatsoever. The onscreen controls are easy to use. Those who don’t have the patience to pickup power ups may opt for in-app purchases. Overall, a good action game worth trying out if you’re looking for an alternative for Temple Run.

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  1. Curt says:

    just got the app working on my phone, thanks man

  2. neneiz says:

    cant get the app i wonder why.

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