# Animus - Stand Alone — user reviews

> 149 indexed App Store user reviews of Animus by TENBIRDS Corporation, rated 3.90/5 from 205 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animus-stand-alone/id1282288783/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animus-stand-alone/id1282288783.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 109 · 4★ 34 · 3★ 17 · 2★ 13 · 1★ 32

## What do users think of Animus?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and animations
- 🎮 Souls-like gameplay experience
- 👍 Responsive controls with controller support
- 💎 Challenging but rewarding combat
- 🌐 Multiplayer-like invasions and summons

**Cons**

- 🔍 Unclear progression and upgrade systems
- 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy level design
- 🔥 Performance issues and overheating on some devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for revives
- 🤕 Extremely difficult and punishing at times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls and hit detection issues
- Crashes and freezes during boss fights
- Inventory and UI bugs causing lost progress

**Most requested features**

- More varied and open-world level design
- Clearer explanations of game mechanics
- Ability to respec character attributes
- Improved drop rates for higher-tier gear
- Co-op multiplayer support

## Newest reviews (11 of 149)

### 3/5 — You can’t see the stats of the dismantling items

*2024-06-04*

Please 10birds
Add the stats on the items in the dissemble mode,I have to see what I’m going to dismantle,especially now that I’m in Day 5 I have everything on S+ i can’t afford to dissemble the wrong item after grinding 1 week for obtaining it

### 2/5 — A bit harsh on my last comment

*2022-09-27, version 1.2.0*

This is an all out good game. I highly recommend it if your looking for a mobile game to take your mind off things or something new in the genre. For anyone who’s looking! 

Now to the developers:
Eveything about the game is great…. Besides the farming aspect. I’ve at least fought the samurai guy at least 40-50 times and only got 2 pieces of his armor and 1 tachi from him. I’ve used up all my points to gain more rewards after match and still get nothing. I’ve always fought in the golden area to try and get better equipment with no luck. All I get are D rank items and it’s quite frustrating. Farming for 2 hours to get something I can do that but to farm all day to only get 2 items is crazy. Monster hunter farming didn’t take that long. Is there a way to get high rewards that I’m just not utilizing or is this the way the game is intended? I just would like to gain more armor and equipment so I can go head on with the story. I bought the 3 in 1 package. I’m thinking just skipping this 1 and moving on to the next. Just because of the farming aspect.

### 2/5 — It’s okay if you haven’t played any of the series

*2022-05-28, version 1.2.0*

If you have you will prolly be disappointed. Harbinger is better and Ire: Blood Memory was much much much better. They took it down though out of the blue when they introduced the latest in the series though in 2021 (Revenant) so be warned. Never mind that you were a fan of the game and invested money in it they will take it down just to try to force you to buy the new one, which ironically I would have done but not now. I’m not buying Revenant or any of their future products and if you are wise neither will you

### 4/5 — Figo

*2021-12-09*

Veramente bello come gioco.
Ho avuto per ora un unico bug, ovvero raggiunto il livello 20 non mi ha sbloccato l’obbiettivo nel game center 🥲

### 4/5 — Pretty Darn Good

*2021-10-20, version 1.2.0*

Bought the Animus series pack and figured I’d start with the first one, then Harbinger, then the newest. Haven’t played any of the latest ones yet but I’m really enjoying this one so far. Boss fights are cool, armor and weapons look pretty good with a great amount of variety, and you can summon and fight phantoms. My only complaint is the frequency you get memory shards and how much it is to concentrate relative to the drop rate. I know this game draws inspiration from Souls, but most importantly it draws from Monster Hunter. Which means farming. I don’t mind farming but it’s a tad too much for a mobile game. For example you can kill the Advocate 10 times in a row while consecrating every time and not get that drop that you want (love that boss fight btw, well done!). Overall I’d give this game a 4.5/5. I was pleasantly surprised with this game. I’ll be reviewing again once I complete it and will review the other Animus games as well. Would recommend! Edit: the fight with the chaplains is a little ridiculous. They have too high of an attack frequency together. Other than that it’s been ok.

### 2/5 — Игра не интересна разработчику больше

*2021-08-07*

Игра достаточно кривовата и из-за этого на ААА точно претендовать не может, но самое страшное что она такой и останется, над ней никто не работает

### 2/5 — Arreglar esto

*2021-05-13*

ME he pasado todo el juego pero por haber desistalado la app se hab perdido mis datos muy mal echo, si al menos se hubiesen guardado( por favor que hago para recuperar mis datos y progresos del juego... Muy mal.. encima gaste dinero

### 2/5 — Changed review

*2020-11-06, version 1.2.0*

I am in late game and stuck in petram with his sentries. Its impossible to beat, the damage is too high, the sentries keep stagging me, and his health pool is just too much. Either outgear the opponent or keep reviving

### 3/5 — Б*ять.

*2020-01-15*

Купил, поиграл. На следующий день списалось ещё сумма стоимости игры. 299 и 299. Короче 600р за это многовато для этой игры, ладно если бы она интересная была. Как вернуть деньги?

### 4/5 — Игра

*2020-01-01*

Игра норм!  Жаль в APStore нет игры Way of Retrebution.

### 4/5 — Un vero peccato

*2019-11-20*

Allora, il gioco è bellissimo. Grafica e combattimenti sono eccezionali. Però ci sono 2 problemi, uno molto grave è uno un po’ meno. Il più grave riguardo purtroppo i combattimenti. Nel Ng non ho trovato problemi, il gioco andavo fluido senza picchi di difficoltà elevati, in Ng+1 ho notato delle differenze, alcuni scontri cambiavano e venivano anche aggiunti, tutto ciò con un lieve picco di difficoltà (che però ci sta), il problema viene in Ng+2 e successivi, già dal Primo livello iniziano a susseguirsi un continuo di Combattimenti impari, dai 2 contro 1 ai 3 contro 1, ma il problema è che sono stroppo distaccati con gli attacchi (tra l’altro alcuni tolgono metà vita con un colpo, e sono in 2) ciò che ci sono 2 nemici che ti attaccano contemporaneamente, da direzioni diverse e con danni esorbitanti, così che dal Ng+3 è quasi impossibile vincere alcuni Boss senza rivivere i senza evocare, e questo riguarda il 90% dei combattimenti. Il secondo problema riguarda il “Drop Rate” delle armi di altro livello, per avere una spada di grado S ho dovuto ripeterò lo stesso livello per almeno 20 volte prima di ottenerla, ma ciò è meno grave. Spero che qualcosa cambi pk alla base è un ottimo gioco.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Terrible performance

*2022-03-21, version 1.2.0*

Very bad performance on iPhone 13 pro Max. Unplayable even

### 1/5 — Refund

*2022-02-28, version 1.2.0*

i'm honestly disappointed in this series and really want my money back i hope you give me my refund in full i'm not just trashin on your game i genuinely do not like any of them and yes i took the time to try each one before deciding to try to get my money back sorry to be an inconvenience but i'm beyond unsatisfied with this purchase, p.s i tried to vist the developer site and it says server not responding so there's that

### 1/5 — Clunky

*2021-11-22, version 1.2.0*

Just picked this game up and already regretting the money spent. Game controls are very clunky with both controller and touch screen on an iPhone 11. Buttons are occasionally responsive and combos rarely work twice, no matter how precisely you time them. Blocking works well when it’s not a powerful attack that knocks you over or stuns you. If you try dodging, the monster attacking spins around 180 degrees mid-swing to make contact anyway. Started out very excited to play this game, but ended with very disappointed.

### 1/5 — Frustrated

*2021-01-19, version 1.2.0*

I’ve been playing for a few days and I’m starting to get bored because I cannot beat one is the bosses. I have tried about a hundred times and the game is not compelling enough to keep going. 
Also- it is unclear how to use various objects to boost my weapons strength. How do you do it? It doesn’t say anywhere!! Very annoying

### 1/5 — 😡😡

*2020-07-26*

Списали 600 рублей !!!как вернуть деньги ?!

### 1/5 — Mediocre

*2020-05-28*

Se supone que las batallas con jefes deberian ser largas y dificiles no entiendo por que ponen un temporizador eso quita la emocion al juego y el avanze en el mismo

### 1/5 — This is the worst souls game on the planet 🌎

*2020-05-03, version 1.2.0*

Every single time I dodge I get hit so what’s the point in adding a dodge feature!

### 1/5 — Ерунда!!!

*2020-02-27*

Своих денег не стоит !!!плоско и нудно!!!

### 1/5 — Don’t pay for this!

*2020-01-25, version 1.2.0*

Why did I pay $5.99 for the bundle when there’s IRE: Blood Memory (same game!) that’s free. Don’t waste your money on this rubbish! Go buy PascalsWager instead. You won’t regret it!

### 1/5 — Broken halfway through

*2019-07-19, version 1.2.0*

The first few areas are amazing. It was quickly becoming my favorite mobile game ever. About halfway through the map there’s an enemy called warrior of lightning. The boss wields a sword like the black knights greatsword in dark souls, it is stronger than any weapon you have yet it swings faster than the lightest weapon. It makes no sense especially considering before this point the game was great. This enemy’s hit boxes are completely broken in dark souls the bkgs is very easy to dodge. The broken hit boxes ruin everything about this game that could’ve been perfect.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Needs online

*2025-07-06, version 1.2.0*

I been playing since ire blood memory the online was good but should add online coop fr

### 5/5 — I like it.

*2023-08-28, version 1.2.0*

I was reminiscing recently about infinity blade and was bummed to learn that it’s no long available. I saw this as something similar and have been enjoying it so far. 

A quick question though, can someone tell me what the rage perk does? It says quick to anger but i haven’t really noticed anything. Does the devastation attack combo recharge faster?

### 5/5 — 👍👍👍👍👍

*2021-02-15, version 1.2.0*

Its very hard but I❤️it thank you

### 5/5 — I love this

*2020-07-15, version 1.2.0*

Love this game found it super late but controller support on iPad makes it feel like a console game. A few down sides but majority is positive. Bought it one steam too I loved it so much. Better than harbinger by miles.

### 5/5 — This is gold

*2020-05-22, version 1.2.0*

Ok so let’s start with the fact that this is first time I write a review for a game not out of spite 😄. I’ll get straight to the point. This game is a masterpiece. Every part of it. The environment theme, the music, combat with beautiful ( and what’s more important ) real moves like combos, the challenge of it, absolutely great dodge mechanics, the tactical aspect. All these are 10 out of 10.  These guys cranking out masterpieces and Ire: blood memory also  one of them. Somebody wrote that it’s a button smasher and gave this game one ⭐️. Let me assure you that if you mindlessly smash buttons you probably will not beat stage 3 😁. Check the trailer and if it looks like something you enjoy, you will be blown away. Just don’t give up easily because you will die. A lot. But don’t give up and you’ll be blown away. Great job 10Birds 🤙

### 5/5 — Buenardooo

*2020-04-21*

El Dark Souls de móvil, la verdad es de los mejores juegos que he comprado que valen completamente cada centavo. Solo que siento que merece una mejor en el inventario, que puedas equipar objetos en partida y no en el mapa, pero fuera de eso me encanta

### 5/5 — Una cosa (a thing)

*2020-02-13, version 1.2.0*

Jodete Dainn 

(F*ck u Dainn)

### 5/5 — Best Souls-like game on iPad

*2019-07-10, version 1.2.0*

As title says, really good game. Tons of different play styles and combos, challenging and rewarding. Definitely recommend!

### 5/5 — Increíble

*2019-04-17*

No se porque este juego pasa desapercibido, tiene unos gráficos de alta calidad, una historia oscura y buena jugabilidad. Un 20 sobre 10

### 5/5 — Love it ....

*2019-02-27, version 1.2.0*

Downloaded both Stand Alone and Harbinger after two hours I knew this was the mobile game I was looking for. So far so good. Handed down my XboxOne to my son with my Souls Games on em and found these gems. Typical farming necessary, upgrading balanced, unique bosses. Love it. Can’t wait to see where these games and company go. Great Job.

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