# Arcuz Behind the Dark

> Nostalgic ARPG with deep crafting, combat skills, and extensive gear customization. (iPhone/iPad app by 明 韩.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcuz-behind-the-dark/id1452126110 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [明 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452126109)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Role Playing
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 157 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2019-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcuz-behind-the-dark/id1452126110/reviews.md

## What is Arcuz Behind the Dark?

Embark on a nostalgic journey with Arcuz, a beloved Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) cherished by fans of classics like Diablo and Zelda. Now transformed and enhanced for iOS, this game originally charmed a generation of players as a legendary Flash game developed by Funnaut.

Heroes across the world, it's time to dive back into the captivating universe of Arcuz, fighting monstrous adversaries, refining your skills, unearthing powerful weapons and equipment, and crafting new items with an ingenuity only Arcuz can inspire. But remember, the immersive world of Arcuz can be absorbing.

Chart your way through 18 unique maps, each teeming with danger and discovery. Undertake 25 intricate quests that challenge your strategic skills and hero's spirit. Learn 21 dynamic battle skills that empower you to vanquish foes and reign triumphantly.

Arcuz comes packed with over 100 choices of weapons and gear, each one specifically designed to modify your battle strategy and customize your combat approach. The sky is the limit as Arcuz offers limitless possibilities for gear compositions, presenting countless gameplay strategies to explore.

Relive the classic as Arcuz transcends the barriers of language, translated into seven tongues for a truly global gaming experience. Immerse yourself in this adventure that has crossed the boundaries of time and space, from a renowned Flash game to a modern iOS sensation.

Revel in the nostalgia of the legendary Arcuz, now on iOS. Providing an unparalleled mixture of strategy, creativity, and action, Arcuz doesn't just offer a game; it gives you a world to live in and an adventure to journey through. Rediscover this classic Flash favorite and let Arcuz add a splash of epic fun to your gaming experience!

## Key features

- Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG)
- Monster combat and skill refinement
- Item crafting and gear customization
- 18 unique maps and 25 quests
- Over 100 weapons and gear options
- Translated into 7 languages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |
| HANDFUL OF GEMS | $2.99 | one-time |
| POUCH OF GEMS | $4.99 | one-time |
| BARREL OF GEMS | $9.99 | one-time |
| CHEST OF GEMS | $19.99 | one-time |
| WAGON OF GEMS | $49.99 | one-time |
| MOUNTAIN OF GEMS | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcuz-behind-the-dark/id1452126110/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Mostly Works

*2026-05-26*

Some of the bugs I see in the comments got fixed but there are still crashes and glitches. Specifically some AOE attacks not working. Also issues where the screen just turns black and you have to quit the game to get it to work again. Also some menus and options not in English.

### 1/5 — Absurd bugs

*2026-04-18*

Do not select ‘save and quit’, it will reset your progress! 

This game unfortunately does not work well on mobile, save your money and bask in the memories of your youth some other way.

### 2/5 — Bug+optimisation attaque

*2026-04-05*

Attack seulement 1 ennemie par 1 ennemie sauf 1 seul skill. Ensuite écran noir, puis perte de la sauvegarde malgré plusieur tentative avec sauvegarde juste avant. Il est apparu en plein combat contre des guêpes. Dommage pour ce jeu ou j’ai passer des heures dessus et m’étais remis il y a peu sur pc.

### 2/5 — Erased all progress

*2026-03-06*

I reached level 12 and I had encountered a few bugs at this point nothing too crazy that impacted the playthrough very much. After reaching the point where I would try to reach the north forest the character would disappear from the screen. When using a teleport scroll the screen would just turn black. Restarting the app would fix the issue. However, after my most recent access to the app all of the progress was lost. I tried emailing the support email found within the application and the emails just bounced right back because the email address cannot be found. Any assist me would be greatly appreciated, because the game performing like this and being priced $10 is not worth it at all.

### 2/5 — Classic

*2026-03-01*

One of my favorite games from back when I was a kid. Great way to pass some time. Only thing I have to say is please fix the Controls a bit. The jump button and attack button are too small. And it’s difficult to jump and attack the hornets. Other than that, it’s exactly as I remembered
Update:
On the way to North Forest I got glitched out and lost all progress even though I saved beforehand. Definitely needs a fix please!!!

### 2/5 — Bitmeyen hatalar.

*2025-08-22, version 1.7.25*

Merhaba,

Bu oyunu çocukluğumun favorisi olduğu için indirmek istedim. Ne yazık ki, oyun hatalar ve buglar nedeniyle oynanamaz durumda. Daha da kötüsü, sürekli kayıt almama rağmen oyun aniden siyah ekran veriyor ve tüm ilerlememi siliyor.

İlk 5 saatlik oyun süremde ilk kaydım silindi. Sinirlenip yeniden başladım ve aynı ilerlemeyi kazanmak için 4–5 saat daha harcadım, ancak oyun bir kez daha siyah ekran verip kaydı sildi. Bu gerçekten çok sinir bozucu. Ayrıca, sayamayacağım kadar çok başka hata var, örneğin hasar ve savunma ile ilgili buglar.

Geliştiriciler oyunun tamamen hatasız olduğunu onayladıktan sonra, oyunu tekrar satın alıp oynamaktan memnuniyet duyarım. Ayrıca, oyunun fiyatını yaklaşık 3–5 dolar arasında tutmalarını öneririm; bu hem satışlarını artırır hem de oyunun daha fazla tanınmasını sağlar.

Şu an için oyunun hak ettiği puan maalesef 2 yıldız, ancak oyun hatalardan arındırıldığında benden parlayan bir 5 yıldız alacak. 

Teşekkürler.

### 1/5 — Perte de sauvegarde

*2025-03-18*

Très mal optimisé par rapport au jeu sur pc; le seul avantage c’est qu’au moins le magasin de potions possèdent beaucoup de choix en pierres d’enchantement. Mise à part ça c’est catastrophique… :
-en combat on peut taper que 1 ennemi à la fois, donc on perd vite les combos quand on est encerclé;
-les attaques sautées pour attaquer les guêpes sont pas du tout pratiques;
-on ne peut plus trier l’inventaire comme sur pc, et boutons de menus sont trop petits donc peu adaptés au tactile;
-il y a une inversion d’enchantement pour les sp/hp quand on tue un ennemi;
-j’ai fini par avoir un écran noir et en relançant le jeu j’avais perdu ma sauvegarde… 

Donc en bref beaucoup de problèmes d’optimisation et de bugs… vraiment dommage pour 10€ investi car ce jeu pour moi est assez nostalgique alors j’espère que des màj seront faites d’ici là !

### 5/5 — Read below

*2025-01-21*

Overall great game, I used to play this on pc and it checks out as almost the same. Big difference is the aoe attacks are gone and you can only hit one target at a time. The cave in Gino mountain is gone. However when you level you get stronger much faster so at a certain point you can be untouchable. $10 is steep but for a sentimental game it’s worth it!

### 2/5 — NEEDS TO FIX ARCHIVE PROGRESS BUG

*2024-09-11*

ISSUE/BUG NOT FIXED YET, I loved this game it never gets old, it kicks me out of the game everytime I composed items and while I was playing too suddenly it kick me out and resets my archive progress!!!! It was all deleted even what I bought with money…

### 5/5 — I want this game to support backbone hand held controllers

*2024-08-21*

I want this game to support backbone hand held controllers

## Frequently asked questions about Arcuz Behind the Dark

### What is Arcuz Behind the Dark?

Arcuz Behind the Dark is an Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) that offers a nostalgic journey for fans of classic games. It features monster combat, skill refinement, item crafting, and extensive gear customization.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect from Arcuz Behind the Dark?

Gameplay involves charting your way through 18 unique maps, undertaking 25 intricate quests, and learning 21 dynamic battle skills. You can collect over 100 weapons and gear to modify your battle strategy.

### Is Arcuz Behind the Dark available offline?

The provided data does not specify if Arcuz Behind the Dark supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store page for the most up-to-date information on connectivity requirements.

### What is the price of Arcuz Behind the Dark?

Arcuz Behind the Dark is a paid application, priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the full game experience.

### What is the age rating for Arcuz Behind the Dark?

Arcuz Behind the Dark has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a younger audience with parental guidance. The game is available on iPhone and iPod.

### How often is Arcuz Behind the Dark updated?

The latest version of Arcuz Behind the Dark is 1.7.25, and it was last updated on October 31, 2024. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### Does Arcuz Behind the Dark have ads?

No, Arcuz Behind the Dark does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid title, and the description does not mention any ad integration.

### What languages does Arcuz Behind the Dark support?

Arcuz Behind the Dark has been translated into seven languages, offering a truly global gaming experience. This allows players from various linguistic backgrounds to enjoy the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.25 — 2024-10-31

known issue fixed.

### 1.7.23 — 2024-09-19

fix the compose bug.

### 1.7.21 — 2024-09-17

Fix the weapon enchantment and quest bug

### 1.7.19 — 2024-09-11

Fix the weapon enchantment bug

### 1.7.18 — 2024-08-29

Fix the bug that caused the archive to be lost due to an exception

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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 2026-08-25.*