# 9th Dawn III — user reviews

> 80 indexed App Store user reviews of 9th Dawn III by Valorware LTD, rated 4.50/5 from 104 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-dawn-iii/id1528353612/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9th-dawn-iii/id1528353612.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 83 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 9

## What do users think of 9th Dawn III?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Massive open-world with extensive exploration
- 🎯 Deep RPG mechanics and character customization
- 🛠️ Rich crafting system (smithing, cooking, enchanting, etc.)
- 🎴 Integrated card game mini-game
- 🐾 Pet/creature taming and battling system
- ⚔️ Diverse combat styles and skill trees
- 🎣 Multiple side activities (fishing, mining, cooking)
- 💰 No pay-to-win or microtransactions
- 📖 Engaging story with meaningful quests
- 🎨 Retro pixel art aesthetic
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 🕹️ MFi controller support
- 👤 Companion/follower system
- 🔄 High replay value with different builds
- ⏱️ Hundreds of hours of content
- 🏆 Polished gameplay for a solo developer
- 🌙 Day/night cycle and weather system

**Cons**

- 🗺️ Poor navigation and confusing map UI
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs and crashes
- ❌ Lack of post-purchase support and updates
- ⚖️ Unbalanced difficulty curve
- 🧙 Overpowered magic/healing abilities
- 🎯 Weak warrior/rogue class balance
- 🐾 Clunky pet AI and mechanics
- 📱 Small text on mobile devices
- 🎮 Finicky mobile controls
- 🔄 Tedious dungeon respawn mechanics
- 🏪 NPCs not consistently available for quests
- 💎 Frustrating gem crafting system
- ⏳ Excessive grinding requirements
- 🎒 Cumbersome inventory management
- 📍 Unclear quest objectives and guidance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Accidental NPC interaction causing permanent price increases
- Auto-save issues when force-quitting
- Audio not working on some devices
- Game crashes on iPad
- Controls not responsive on Backbone controller
- Companion getting stuck on walls
- Gem crafting success rate too low
- Skill leveling not progressing properly
- Data loss on device transfer
- Dungeon monsters respawning excessively
- UI freezing and menu navigation issues

**Most requested features**

- iCloud save synchronization across devices
- Cloud save support for device transfers
- Chinese language localization
- Confirmation dialogs for permanent actions
- Multiple save file slots
- Fog of war on maps
- Recipe material indicators
- Shared inventory between player and companion
- Solo play option without companion
- Cross-platform save (PS4/console)
- Mac/Steam release
- Joystick sensitivity customization
- Quest markers or better navigation aids
- Improved NPC scheduling/availability

## Newest reviews (13 of 80)

### 4/5 — wish it had cloud saves

*2026-04-27, version 1.60*

otherwise a sweet game

### 4/5 — Good but…

*2026-03-07*

Too much searching, levers and locked doors for my taste. Deleted the app after being stuck without any real progress in Fort Hinul for roughly 35 hours. If you are into that type of riddles, give it a shot.

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2023-01-06, version 1.60*

One of my favorites

### 5/5 — Great game!!

*2022-10-03, version 1.60*

This is the best RPG on iOS.

### 5/5 — One of my favourite RPGs on the App Store

*2022-06-23*

Psst….Valorware LTD…. I hope you are working on 9th Dawn IV!

### 5/5 — Sehr sehr gut!!!!

*2022-03-01*

Ich schreibe wirklich selten eine Bewertung im AppStore, aber dieses Spiel hat es sich verdient. 

Riesige Karte zum erforschen, haufenweise Quests, Fertigkeiten erlernen, ein eigenes Kartenspiel und vieles mehr! 

Wer mit RPG‘s was anfangen kann, ist hier genau richtig. 

Keine In-App-Käufe, kein online-zwang.

### 5/5 — FANTASTIC

*2022-02-15, version 1.60*

Great old school game so much to do.

### 5/5 — Fun game - exploration, adventuring, looting

*2022-01-28, version 1.60*

The fact I can pay a small amount once and play this high quality of a game forever deserves my support, even before you consider how good the game is. 

I’ve only just begun my adventure and am excited at what this game offers. I recommend this game to anyone who likes real time RPGs and are looking for something free of paid gacha gambling, loot box mechanics, and over priced subscription fees.  Let’s make this genre of game popular again.

### 5/5 — Wish it had iCloud support

*2022-01-27, version 1.60*

But it’s a great open world RPG

### 5/5 — 最高！！

*2022-01-18*

自分が今までやったスマホ系のRPGゲームの中でも特に最高です！
釣りや調理、そしてクラフト要素などやり甲斐があって面白いです！
特にカードゲームがあるのが正直意外でした！暇な時に遊べていいですね！！

### 4/5 — Mostly Good, Hate One Thing

*2021-11-24, version 1.60*

Is there any way I can get rid of my companion? I'm looking to play a solo-character.

### 5/5 — Outstanding open world game!

*2021-11-23, version 1.60*

By and far my favorite iOS game. It’s great for quick play, or extended hours. 

There is SO MUCH TO DO, then there are the various builds for replay ability. 

If you are reading this, just get it. Once you get the hang of it you’ll agree.

### 5/5 — Exquisite

*2021-08-28, version 1.60*

I stumbled across this gem and now I can’t get enough of it.  There is SO much finely crafted content in this game that will satisfy any respectable gamer who has a refined eye for quality.

It reminds me of a 16-bit hybrid of elder scrolls and diablo but you can tame pets to bring into battle. I am well over forty hours in and must say that I am quite pleased with my purchase, and I have to mention that the 📲console command feature is a GENIUS move.  Need that pesky Infusion Catalyst to craft that thingamabob?  Command it in.

Thanks Developer/s and bravo

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — 이 회사 자체가 개쓰레기임

*2025-08-22*

1도 샀었는데 그냥 회사가 개쓰레기라는 결론 밖에 안나옴
이거 업뎃 이력 좀 보세요 1,2둘 다 버그 터져서 진행 자체가 안되도 아무런 업뎃이나 추후 지원이 없음
팔고 나면 땡인 회사 개쓰레기들 아까보니 신작도 나왔던데 두번 다시 안살거임

### 1/5 — 没有中文

*2025-03-02, version 1.60*

需要中文

### 1/5 — Foddy

*2024-10-22, version 1.60*

Put about 45+ hours into this game and grinded levels. Got my mining and smelting up to 80  (along with some others) and played the card game and got all the cards up to a certain point. Have animals and all to battle with. I wanted to do cooking next. With a small display on phone and big thumbs I accidentally called Foddy > Foody and all his princes increased. There is no “are you sure” nothing. I force quit the game by terminating the game files. The game decided to auto save either way. Now I’m stuck paying higher prices. Really bad execution on this and kinda ruined the game for me because who knows what else is out there that if you accidentally press a button it’ll mess the game up further. 

Other games have a “confirmation” screen if it’s permanent. While others have a way to revert back. Lastly, some will allow you to have multiple saves and can go back to earlier game files. Not this one and even though it was on me there should have been something there to make sure you could go back. I’m not starting over and grinding it was already hard enough. In my OPINION (not fact) this game is trash. Never buying from these developers/publishers.

### 1/5 — Repetitive Grind Fest

*2024-09-27, version 1.60*

I love a good grind but this game has so many issues that it's too long to list. I actually started writing everything that's wrong with it and after getting over three pages in decided to sum it up with: feels good at first, thought it was just what I was looking for, ended up incredibly disappointed. For three bucks, it's not a lot of risk, but the harder you look into it, the worse it gets. On the bright side, at least it seems to never crash.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2024-04-08, version 1.60*

Will charge you out of nowhere for nothing.

### 1/5 — No options?

*2022-05-28, version 1.60*

Can’t even figure out how to swing a weapon on backbone one. Nothing works.

### 1/5 — Frequently Crashes

*2020-11-24, version 1.40*

The game is really fun, but is frequently crashing on my ipad. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling and that didnt work. :( Really sad because I enjoy the game, but it’s unplayable for me.

### 2/5 — Audio not working

*2023-01-06, version 1.60*

Audio not working

### 2/5 — 楽しいのに

*2021-07-22*

機種変したらデーター引き継ぎが出来ない。レベルも高いのにこれで、引き継ぎ出来ずに最初からやり直しってね。褒められないですよ
。ゲーム自体は良作だけどね

### 2/5 — iCloud not supported

*2021-02-13, version 1.40*

I changed my phone and can’t resume my previous game... bad thing

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Suggestion

*2026-05-03*

Great game! 
Ai recommended you as the first option for great offline RPG games and it did not disappoint. 
Playing on iPhone, one suggestion I have is if it’s possible to hold down on any specific item, card etc and it brings up a popup of its description until you let go or click somewhere else?
Otherwise fantastic, thank you!

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2025-08-19, version 1.60*

Just finished the game, definatly in my top 3 games ever! Gameplay and controls were awesome specially for someone playing on ipad, music and graphics were nostalgic for me.
One thing i would change, i felt like the grind on jewels/fishing/crafting, etc. Wasnt worth doing/felt like a waste of time as i was easily able to find better items in dungeons and beat last boss without. 5/5 game nonethe less, i hope their is a 4th one, will definatly get it if so!

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2025-08-05, version 1.60*

Just finished this game after weeks of playing. Wow. A great game. Love games like Ultima IV and this reminds me of that. Has a main storyline but is a non linear game with a LOT of side quests. Huge open world. Tons of loot. Just a great game. I’m gutted I’ve finally completed it ! Support quality indie games like this. Hats off to the dev ! One of the best iOS games I’ve played

### 5/5 — Fun and the world feels alive

*2025-06-14, version 1.60*

Obviously the game has a lot of balance issues . But its fun and the world feels alive.

### 5/5 — Profond

*2025-05-14*

Vous allez y jouer des heures!

### 5/5 — A classic

*2024-05-23, version 1.60*

Awesome game with hours of gameplay, dungeon exploring, magic, variety of weapons and you can build your own specialised team, highly recommended.

### 5/5 — After years of owning this on Xbox and ios…

*2024-04-29, version 1.60*

Finally beat it, the story is what you’d expect, but the gameplays where its at.

### 5/5 — Expansion or sequel!

*2023-10-03, version 1.60*

We want more we want more!

### 5/5 — Incredible.

*2023-03-24, version 1.60*

As close to Skyrim Mobile as you’re going to get. Feels like a cross between Diablo 2, Pokémon, and Skyrim.

### 5/5 — We need Chinese!!!

*2023-02-19, version 1.60*

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*