# Aces And Aliens — 2D Overhead Shooter

> 2D overhead shooter with themed levels, multiple ships, and controller support. (iPhone/iPad app by Jeff Ciccone.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aces-and-aliens/id945868173 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeff Ciccone](https://appshunter.io/developer/945868172)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 120 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aces-and-aliens/id945868173/reviews.md

## What is Aces And Aliens?

4 themed Levels (Western city, desert, jungle and mountain region)

Over 30 unique enemies

IOS MFI extended controller support

4 available user ships
Spade: Fast ship with a single leaning shot. Smallest profile
Diamond: mid range speed single straight shot
Clover: slow ship speed with double straight shot
Heart: slowest ship speed with triple W straight shot. Largest profile. (Easy mode)

Art and Music:
Edgar Reyes

Programming:
Jeff Ciccone

## Key features

- 4 themed levels
- Over 30 unique enemies
- 4 user ships with distinct abilities
- IOS MFI extended controller support
- 2D overhead shooter gameplay


## Frequently asked questions about Aces And Aliens

### What kind of gameplay does Aces And Aliens offer?

Aces And Aliens is a 2D overhead shooter game. Players navigate through themed levels, engaging in combat against various enemies using different user ships.

### Does Aces And Aliens support offline play?

The provided data does not specify if Aces And Aliens supports offline play. However, as a shooter game, it is likely designed for single-player or online multiplayer experiences.

### How many levels are available in Aces And Aliens?

Aces And Aliens features four distinct themed levels: a Western city, a desert, a jungle, and a mountain region.

### Can I use a controller with Aces And Aliens?

Yes, Aces And Aliens offers IOS MFI extended controller support, allowing for a more immersive gaming experience on compatible devices.

### What are the different user ships in Aces And Aliens?

There are four user ships: Spade (fast, single shot), Diamond (mid-range speed, single straight shot), Clover (slow speed, double straight shot), and Heart (slowest speed, triple straight shot, largest profile for easy mode).

### How many enemies can I expect to fight in Aces And Aliens?

You will encounter over 30 unique enemy types throughout the game's themed levels.

### Is Aces And Aliens suitable for younger players?

Aces And Aliens has an age rating of 9+, making it appropriate for players aged nine and above.

### How often is Aces And Aliens updated?

The latest version of Aces And Aliens is 3.30, which was last updated on March 3, 2022. This indicates a moderate update frequency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.30 — 2022-03-03

Contains various bug fixes and some cosmetic changes.

### 3.15 — 2019-10-08

-Bug fixes

### 3.0 — 2019-05-15

Bug fixes
Create a Easy mode with a 2 sec stop time after player death
Created one alt version of a enemy ship for each level.
Added a Win screen when game is complete

### 2.60 — 2019-03-29

-Recompiled with the latest IOS SDK (3/28/2019)
-Balanced level 3 to make it easier
-Bug Fixes

### 2.55 — 2019-03-10

Worked on balancing levels 3 and 4 to make them flow better including reduced some enemy hit points. 
Changed some bullet colors to make them easier to see.
Various bug fixes.

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## More apps by Jeff Ciccone

- [Aztec Samurai](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aztec-samurai/id1299566653)

All apps by Jeff Ciccone: https://appshunter.io/developer/945868172

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