Demon Skullmonkeys ( or devil monkey ) are the main antagonists of Temple Run and its sequel, Temple Run 2. They chase the player in their quest to retrieve the golden idol, and when they catch the player, the player is consumed and digested away by the demon monkey.
Appearance[]
The Demon Monkeys have skull like masks on their heads and black fur.
Temple Run 1[]
In the original Temple Run, there are three small evil demon monkeys, who are in active pursuit of the character throughout the course of the game. Their appearance is similar to that of normal monkeys except for their heads, which appear as eerie-looking skulls with glowing green eyes. Demon Monkeys have long, forked tongues, as can be observed on one of the game's wallpapers. Demon Monkeys in the first game are also known for the high pitched noises they emit, however, in the sequel, this noise has been altered and sounds more similar to a roar. They also have a chunkier appearance in the sequel. |
Temple Run 2[]
In Temple Run 2, the three demon monkeys from the previous game have been replaced with one large monkey. This Demon has thicker limbs than its counterparts and is known to run on all fours much like a gorilla. The Demon Skull Mask and the Demon Claw Ring are based off of these creatures. The claw is a reminder that a single trip can be deadly. The skull is rumored to have power over the beasts. | |
In Spooky Summit, the demon monkey retains its original look, but has a ghostly form. | |
In Frozen Shadows, there are variations with white spiky hair. Other than the chasing one, some more monkeys may appear in forks, blocking either path. They are slightly smaller than the one that normally chases the player. When riding the luge, the player is shown skeletons of demon monkeys frozen within the ice as obstacles. Demon crocodiles also appear leading to suggest that other demon animals exist | |
In Frozen Festival, the demon monkey has reindeer antlers and wears a red Christmas sweater. Smaller ones appear in forks, blocking either path. | |
In Spooky Ridge, the ghost-type demon monkey returns from Spooky Summit. Smaller ones appear in forks, blocking either path. | |
In Blazing Sands, Winter Wasteland and Blooming Sands, the demon monkey has pangolin scales on its back and shoulders, as well as a tail. While exiting the pyramid, it rolls before it chases the runner. There are statues in the runway that resemble demon monkeys. | |
In Lost Jungle the demon monkey has been altered quite a bit. It is green and its head has marks on it, possibly because it is a worshipped creature there. It is also covered in thick branches, indicating that the creature is covered in plants or is maybe even half-plant. A giant snake that one could argue is a demon animal appears along with demon plants that try to consume you | |
In Fall Jungle, the demon monkey's tree-like body is colored red instead of green to fit the seasonal colors. | |
In Lantern Festival, the wood-type demon monkey has a gold look, as well as dragon scales for a skin. The demon snake and demon plants gain a more colorful appearance | |
In Volcano Island and Holiday Havoc, the demon monkey wears a white skull, has blue veins on its upper torso and ice crystals on its back. | |
In Pirate Cove, a demon monkey is nothing but a skeleton, wearing a pirate costume, with a hook on its right hand and carries a steering wheel (from a boat) on its back. Demon birds also appear but don’t do anything except be decor for the start up screen of the map | |
In Spirits Cove, the monkey appears golden and purple, in a regal design. | |
In Enchanted Palace, the demon monkey has a purple, furry body with green spikes protruding from it, while the fur on its limbs are a turquoise-blue. It has golden rings on its arms. A white mask that appears to have tribal markings covers its face. | |
In Winter Toyland, the reindeer-type demon monkey returns from Frozen Festival with no changes at all. | |
In Haunted Harvest, the wood-type demon monkey has a green wooden skull, and have pumpkins on its back. | |
In the Oculus headset version of Temple Run, the demon monkey is a giant with two on side by the track, chasing the runner. Some smaller ones may appear in forks, blocking either path. | |
In Temple Run's "Run for your life" series, there has been even more demon monkeys. For example, in Pyramid Peril, a mummified monkey chases you. There is also a scene in Doom Lagoon where a baby demon monkey, with its mother, finds you. |
Quotes[]
"I eat explorers like you for breakfast."
"You made a tasty snack."
"Nom nom.... leathery!"
-captured a runner.
"Smells like toast."
"Mmmm, crispy explorer."
-smells a burnt runner.
"Caught you!"
-caught a runner in a skull trap.