Editor Reviews

Talking Tom Gold Run feels like the kind of game built for quick sessions when you're waiting in line or around. You play as Tom (or one of his friends) chasing after a raccoon who stole your gold. The setup is straightforward and doesn't attempt to be anything more. It's a 3-lane endless runner. The more gold you collect, the more upgrades you unlock.

The ease of getting into a run keeps people coming back. You tap the game, and in seconds, you're dodging trains, jumping over barriers, or sliding under fences. It's almost therapeutic—rhythmic running without pressure unless you're concerned about achieving the highest score.

It also includes base-building. That's how it justifies all the gold you pick up. When you collect enough, you can build parts of Tom's house. After you complete one house, you move on to the next one. The houses are colorful and cartoony, and while this won't appeal to someone looking for depth, it gives kids or casual players a sense of progress.

The ads are there, like in most free games. Sometimes, they appear too frequently, especially when you're restarting frequently. But if you don't mind sitting through a few, you can watch them for small boosts or rewards. There's also a paid option to remove them.

Controls are what you'd expect: swipe right or left to switch lanes, swipe up to jump, and swipe down to slide. Very responsive. It doesn't get in your way. The character animations are smooth, and the environment changes periodically, so it doesn't feel repetitive too quickly.

There's a nice variety of characters. You start with Tom, but you can unlock Angela, Hank, Ben, and others. Each has its own world, and while the gameplay doesn't change, the settings help keep things from feeling too stale.

How to Play?

Step 1: Open the game and tap “Play.” Tom will start running immediately through a 3D street.

Step 2: Swipe right or left to change lanes. Swipe up to jump and down to slide. Timing is everything.

Step 3: Avoid obstacles like buses, walls, and barriers. Crashing ends your run unless you use a revive.

Step 4: Collect gold bars during your run. These are used to upgrade Tom’s home and unlock new characters.

Step 5: Collect power-ups such as helmets, magnets, or planes. They help you go farther and collect more gold.

Step 6: Tap the home icon to upgrade buildings. Each upgrade gives you rewards and unlocks more missions.

Step 7: Play as other characters like Angela or Hank. Unlock them using gold or keys collected during runs.

Step 8: Complete missions for extra rewards. These include tasks like collecting a set number of gold bars or dodging obstacles.

Step 9: Use keys to revive after crashes. Keys are limited, so use them wisely.

Step 10: Keep running daily to get streak rewards. The longer your streak, the better the bonuses you receive.