# Actraiser Renaissance — Actraiser has been remastered! > Action-platformer and city-builder hybrid with remastered graphics and music. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actraiser-renaissance/id1532193171 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Simulation - Price: $9.99 (on sale, was $19.99) - Rating: 3.80/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2.4 GB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese - Released: 2021-09-23 - Data updated: 2026-09-14 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actraiser-renaissance/id1532193171/reviews.md ## What is Actraiser Renaissance? ABOUT Actraiser combines 2D platforming action (Realm Acts) with a City-building simulation (Realm Management) in the ultimate battle between good and evil! Featuring the soundtrack that sent shockwaves through the gaming world when it was first released, composed by the legendary Yuzo Koshiro - now remastered! Help humanity flourish by playing as the Lord of Light and their loyal angel in a world beset by evil. NEW FEATURES - Remastered 2D graphics present the game in beautiful HD - 15 new music tracks, as well as re-arranged original tracks by Actraiser composer Yuzo Koshiro! - New stories, expanded action and realm management gameplay, additional action stages, an all-new realm, and new more powerful bosses! - Auto-save and difficulty levels GAME SYSTEM Realm Acts: Strategically cast powerful fire, ice, and other magic in these 2D action stages. Humans return to reclaim the realm after you conquer these stages, allowing you to begin cultivating your settlements. New magic that was not available in the original game has been added along with the ability to dodge. Players can also attack with upward and downward motions for a more dynamic action experience. You will need every new trick in your arsenal to defeat stronger bosses at the end of the new action stages. Realm Management: Help humanity flourish by cultivating your settlements and offering guidance. Use your miraculous powers to summon lightning and trigger earthquakes to remove obstacles such as trees and boulders that impede the growth of your chosen. Play as the Lord of Light's angel and use your mighty bow and arrows to drive back the evil monsters that prey on your people. Protect your settlements from enemy raids in real-time strategic battles. The placement of your forts and timing of your miracles is key to achieving victory in these engagements. Experience all-new tales of humanity's struggles to overcome their flaws and failings as they learn to love one another and together grow stronger. Altogether, these new scenarios amount to more than twice the story present in the original. Explore the vast new realm and enjoy building your settlements for longer than ever before! MUSIC The original Actraiser composer, Yuzo Koshiro, has re-arranged all of the iconic original tracks and added 15 new tracks as well. Players can listen to the original music or switch to the re-arranged versions while playing the game. Tired from protecting and raising your villagers? Then just sit back, relax, and enjoy the tunes. *The app is a complete version of the game. You can complete the game from start to finish with absolutely no in-game purchases. [Supported Versions] iOS 13.0+ [Supported Devices] iPhone 6s／iPod touch(7th generation)／iPad(5th generation）／iPad Air2／iPad mini4+ ## Key features - 2D platforming action (Realm Acts) - City-building simulation (Realm Management) - Remastered HD graphics - New and re-arranged soundtrack - Expanded gameplay and new content - Auto-save and difficulty levels ## What do users think of Actraiser Renaissance? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎶 Nostalgic music (classic option) - ✨ Faithful remake of classic - 🎮 Controller support available - 👍 Good graphics and visuals - 💡 Expanded gameplay mechanics - 💯 No in-game purchases - 🌟 Great blend of genres - 👍 Improved tutorials for newcomers - ✅ High replayability potential - 🚀 Smooth performance on most devices **Cons** - 🐌 Slow pacing in town/simulation parts - 🕹️ Clunky touch controls - 📉 Difficulty too low (for some) - 😩 Repetitive quests/tasks - 📱 Device heating and battery drain - ❌ Some mechanics feel outdated - 📉 Post-game content ends quickly - 🧱 Overly difficult tower defense - 🤷‍♂️ Lack of clear instructions - 🤔 New music arrangements not well-received **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes/crashes - Progression blocked in specific quests (e.g., desert town) - Max MP not increasing after certain events/game overs - Bridge not appearing after obtaining technical book - Population quest not appearing **Most requested features** - Option to hide on-screen controls with controller - Higher frame rate cap (beyond 30fps) - More robust controller support for all game modes - Improved tutorials for creation/simulation parts - More post-game content ## Recent user reviews (10 of 51) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actraiser-renaissance/id1532193171/reviews.md ### 5/5 — カジュアルなアクション&タワーディフェンス *2025-12-19* 全てクリアするのに大体15時間ほど、セール中の購入だったのでコスパはまぁ相当だと思ってます。 SFC時代ハマった記憶がありましたが新鮮に感じました。全体的に動きがモッサリしているのは時代を感じさせる演出なのかな？と、思う程度で個人的には気にならなかったが、現代のゲーマーはイライラするかも…。特に街パートではいちいち町を破壊して作り直させて…と、シリーズを始めて触る人はなんだこれって思うのも仕方ない仕様。 クリア後もオマケステージがあって嬉しかった。 難易度は最高まであげてもそこまで難しくならないのでやり込みする気は起きず一回遊ぶだけのゲームでした。セール中ならおすすめのゲームです。 ### 2/5 — ACTLOWERER… *2025-09-04* Bought this game only to find out how horrible the new gameplay scenarios (the fort and hero stuff) are, this WOULD have been a most excellent remodel of an amazing game. I’d love to see a version with only the graphics and music upgraded and everything else left alone tbh. Hoped this was that game. The play control isn’t great either, while we’re here. But…you did do a fantastic job with everything else, and you made a remake I thought I was going to REALLY enjoy. I was, for awhile…🫤🙏🏻 ### 1/5 — ACTLOWERER… *2025-08-23* I wanted to give this 5 stars so bad…but the fact that they would build such an amazing update WITH A MAIN YOU CAN’T BARELY CONTROL bothers me to no end because it is ASININE! It makes ZERO sense! It was a huge disappointment and small waste of money. That’s how you turn people off. 💯 ### 3/5 — 良リメイクではあるけど *2024-02-16* 良い点 当時の雰囲気は残しつつ、ちゃんとリメイクされている 原作はチュートリアル的なものが皆無だったけど、リメイクは必要最低限の説明はあるので、初プレイにも配慮はある 作業ゲーではあるけど、アクション要素もあるので完全作業ではない 本編クリア後がある アクションがある割には操作性も悪くはない（最良とは行かないけど詰む程じゃない） 新追加のタワーディフェンス要素も嫌いじゃない 音楽もリメイク版はそれはそれでちゃんと雰囲気に合ってる（否定派の人が多数な割に） 新要素の街ごとの英雄がキャラデザ、戦略の個性分けともに良い 減点の部分 シミュレーション部のテンポが悪い イベ解禁をひたすら待たされたり、逆に指示出したい時に会話イベ挟まれたり クリア後の要素が速攻で終わるw 育成（本編中は不要）がマゾすぎる しかも育成してもやる事がない 隠し要素が隠れてないので楽しみが減ってる －－－ 20時間もあればクリアできちゃうし、やる事もとくに解禁されないので、値段の割には…ってところは正直感じます ### 5/5 — Actraiser Renaissance *2023-12-22* This game actually supports controllers. Please can you register this accordingly and allow access through the backbone app? Great game! ### 3/5 — Borderline unplayable without controller *2023-11-16* A fairly nice upgrade of the snes classic. Some updates since made the game more tolerable though the monster generator battles get fairly cheap and aggravating. Stages are a lot of fun as are the abilities. The audio visual end is quite solid, most mechanics are great. But without a controller the game is unplayable pretty much. No adjustment or compensation for a floating thumb due to no tactile feedback gets you killed repeatedly unable to hit your jumps attacks and dodges consistently which is a shame. I’ve played other conversions of button to touch that compensate better to at least work decently. ### 3/5 — Borderline unplayable without controller *2023-11-16* A fairly nice upgrade of the snes classic. Some updates since made the game more tolerable though the monster generator battles get fairly cheap and aggravating. Stages are a lot of fun as are the abilities. The audio visual end is quite solid, most mechanics are great. But without a controller the game is unplayable pretty much. No adjustment or compensation for a floating thumb due to no tactile feedback gets you killed repeatedly unable to hit your jumps attacks and dodges consistently which is a shame. I’ve played other conversions of button to touch that compensate better to at least work decently. ### 4/5 — まだ未クリア *2022-12-31* 簡単になったと言っているユーザーが多い印象ですが、ハードモードで遊べば十分な難易度はあるかなと思います。 操作性は悪い悪いという方も多くいますが、まぁスマホ版だしこんなもんだろ〜と思える人なら問題なく遊べるかと。 当時のゲームは高難易度が多かったのは確かですが、アクトレイザーはその中でも比較的にノーマルくらいの難易度だった記憶がありますので、操作性もプラスでちょうど良いと思います。 ### 3/5 — Needs support *2022-12-22* This is a good game, but needs some more work with the controller support. Backbone support, specifically, would be greatly appreciated. ### 1/5 — Tim Cook’s removal *2022-10-26* It suckz!!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Actraiser Renaissance ### What kind of gameplay does Actraiser Renaissance offer? Actraiser Renaissance combines two distinct gameplay styles: 2D platforming action stages called 'Realm Acts' and a city-building simulation called 'Realm Management'. In Realm Acts, you battle evil using magic and combat skills. In Realm Management, you guide humanity's growth, build settlements, and defend them from monsters. ### What are the new features in Actraiser Renaissance? This remastered version features beautiful HD graphics, 15 new music tracks alongside re-arranged originals by Yuzo Koshiro, new stories, expanded action and management gameplay, additional action stages, a new realm, and more powerful bosses. It also includes auto-save and adjustable difficulty levels. ### Is Actraiser Renaissance free to play or does it have in-app purchases? Actraiser Renaissance is a complete version of the game that can be finished from start to finish with absolutely no in-game purchases. The app is a one-time purchase. ### What devices and operating systems are supported? The app requires iOS 13.0 or later. Supported devices include iPhone 6s, iPod touch (7th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 4. ### What is the role of the player in the game? Players take on the role of the Lord of Light and their loyal angel. Your mission is to help humanity flourish by conquering evil in action stages, guiding the growth of settlements, and protecting your people from monster raids using strategic placement and miracles. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1.0 — 2022-05-02 Summary of changes is as follows: ＜Realm Management and Settlement Sieges / Raids＞ - The item and SP potion drop rates during realm management and settlement defense has been increased. - The population requirements to complete certain objectives in Aitos and Marahna during realm management have been reduced. - The option to skip previously completed settlement siege battles has been added. (This feature is only available after completing the game.) ＜Realm Acts＞ - The difficulty of the Rafflasher boss fight in Marahna Act 1 has been adjusted. - The ""Renaissance Actions"" setting has been added to the game settings menu. If toggled off, backstepping, combos, rising strikes and overhead slams will be disabled, providing players with an experience closer to that of the original Actraiser. - The stage clear sequence has been adjusted. ＜Miscellaneous＞ - The option to change the angel's outfit during cutscenes has been added. - A number of the musical compositions have been further refined by Yuzo Koshiro. - An option to view update information has been added to the title screen. - Various other minor issues have also been addressed. ### 1.0.0 — 2021-09-23 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Actraiser Renaissance | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Goat Simulator 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goat-simulator-3/id1618202932) | 4.3 (1,262) | $12.99 | Games | | [Cavern Adventurers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavern-adventurers/id6468572535) | 4.4 (117) | $6.99 | Games | | [After Inc.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/after-inc/id1631859420) | 4.8 (15,986) | $1.99 | Games | | [Kingdom Two Crowns](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-two-crowns/id1477991646) | 4.5 (811) | $6.99 | Games | | [Kingdom Eighties](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-eighties/id1616652599) | 4.4 (56) | $4.99 | Games | | [ArcEmu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcemu/id6496282733) | 4.9 (1,288) | $1.99 | Games | ## More apps by SQUARE ENIX - [Secret of Mana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-of-mana/id407949800) - [ガンガンONLINE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online/id414617249) - [FINAL FANTASY III (3D REMAKE)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-iii-3d-remake/id424591347) - [FINAL FANTASY III for iPad(3D)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-iii-for-ipad3d/id430823968) - [FINAL FANTASY TACTICS :WotL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-tactics-wotl/id446760220) - [FINAL FANTASY TACTICS 獅子戦争](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-fantasy-tactics/id446761242) All apps by SQUARE ENIX: https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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