For Rs 55, you can play Temple Run 2 as Usain Bolt

Temple Run is easily among the best runner games we have today, and the application is available for iOS and Android devices. The Temple Run 2 app for iOS devices, which managed to garner over 170 million downloads, has been served an update today. 

Here’s the interesting bit. If you have Rs 55 to spare and are quick to act, you can actually find your way through steep cliffs, mines, zip lines and forests, donning the avatar of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. It’s true! The updated app – v1.4 – allows players to run as Usain Bolt, the fastest man on earth. If players choose to, they can buy the “Bolt” avatar that is available as an in-app purchase for Rs 55. They will have to act quickly, though, as the character is up for grabs only for a limited time and the clock is ticking away. 

Run as Usain Bolt!

The Bolt avatar looks very convincing; it even does the sprinter’s signature step! 

While running as Bolt, Temple Run 2 players can also benefit from the new Bolt power-up. The updated app is up for grabs on the App Store. The Temple Run 2 app for iOS devices is compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. To be able to play this game, users will require devices running iOS 4.3 or later. This app is optimised for iPhone 5. 

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