# AstroPhobia! HD

> Retro arcade space shooter with alien blasting and asteroid destruction. (iPhone/iPad app by Jeff Handy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrophobia-hd/id382743019 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeff Handy](https://appshunter.io/developer/317953835)
- Category: Games, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.75/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrophobia-hd/id382743019/reviews.md

## What is AstroPhobia! HD?

Dear Arcade Lovers, Do you remember the space shooters from the 80s? Asteroids? Galaga, Galaxian?  Well here's the LATEST Astro-Blast for the iPad!  Explode your way through level after level of Aliens, UFOs and Asteroids to achieve the highest score!

Object of the Game: Pick up all the blue Crystals to advance to the next stage. Pick up barrels of oil to keep your spaceship flying, pick up atomic energy to power your shields to prevent asteroids from crushing your ship!  Fly around the indestructible alien bugs! Watch out for the Daleks, they'll follow you everywhere you go!! Careful when you shoot those Oil barrels, they're lethal when they explode! 


Already a super-smash hit featured by Apple under "New and NoteWorthy" and "What's Hot" apps for the iPad!!

Game Corner Review is calling this the "The Most Action-Packed Arcade Game for the Most Exciting Platform Of The Year!"

Arcade Review says: "A Spectacularly Dazzling 80's Retro-style Shooter". 

Powered by the superb Physics engine Box2d and the graphics routines of Cocos2d, this game packs one hell of a wallop!

This app has been called a "super-addictive, adrenaline rushing, cannon-ball, astro-blasting, alien-squashing super-charged thriller..." 

Hours and hours of addictive Fun!  Wave after wave of Aliens, UFOs, asteroids, Daleks and indestructible alien bugs!

 
Get AstroPhobia! HD for free! (Ad Supported)


Thanks for looking!

Jeff.

## Key features

- Retro 80s arcade style
- Wave-based alien combat
- Collect crystals to progress
- Manage ship fuel and shields
- Dodge indestructible enemies
- High score chasing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrophobia-hd/id382743019/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Pause button?

*2011-02-27, version 1.2*

This game needs a pause button. Pretty basic.

### 5/5 — Superb graphics & sound!,

*2010-11-08, version 0*

Nuff said....

### 3/5 — Frustrating!

*2010-10-18, version 0*

The graphics are well done and I love the retro sounds but the controls make it very frustrating to play. There's way too much drift when you change the direction of your ship, making it almost impossible to avoid collisions. If this is fixed I will gladly update my review.

### 4/5 — Quite entertaining

*2010-10-18, version 0*

A lot of action and decent graphics. It does no deserve all the low ratings.

### 4/5 — Fun!

*2010-08-10, version 0*

Controls are easy. Graphics are great.

### 4/5 — Nice, BUT

*2010-08-04, version 0*

Great game, love the sounds, action...very addictive, nicely done.

still memory low issues and control freezes on second play of the game, even in this latest version, though.

### 5/5 — Great sound & graphics and game play

*2010-07-31, version 0*

Id give this one SIX stars if i could.  Great graphics and awesome sounds.  This game just FEELs like the old time shooters.  So many of the iPad games LOOK great graphically, but you download them and play for 30 seconds and say "what a piece of crap".  Anyway, great price at 99 cents -- you won't be disappointed.  

What I'd change in this game -- use Web high scores and 2) use rapid fire on the button.  Also, you should be able to start at any level -- if you lose all 10 ships you have to start again at level 1.  

My 2 cents...

### 5/5 — Asteroids ON Steroids

*2010-07-28, version 0*

This game kind of reminds me of the old Macintosh game MAELSTROM.    The great graphics and sounds and the great backgrounds with each level also reminds me of the Centipede game Apeiron -- anyone remember that one for the Mac?  I love the Monty Python sound bytes! Anyway, great action -- I like how the ship's shield makes you bounce off the walls.  This gets into some really intense action starting about level 10.  The developer needs to add some web high scores -- that's the only thing I'd change. Oh yeah, and make the FIRE button BIGGER!!!!  All in all, a NEW great CLASSIC type arcade shooter.  Way worth the price.

### 5/5 — wicked excellent!!!!

*2010-07-25, version 0*

this game is awesomely addictive.. can't put it down.  great graphics and sounds too!

### 3/5 — To hard... Lol

*2010-07-24, version 0*

I think if the fire button would fire while holding it down would make this game more enjoyable, cause shooting you target can be hard if your thumb is not in place and it doesn't register the press all the time.

## Frequently asked questions about AstroPhobia! HD

### What is AstroPhobia! HD?

AstroPhobia! HD is a retro-style arcade space shooter game for iPad. It features classic gameplay mechanics inspired by 80s titles like Asteroids and Galaga, where players blast aliens and asteroids to achieve high scores.

### How do I play AstroPhobia! HD?

The objective is to collect blue crystals to advance stages, pick up oil barrels for fuel, and gather atomic energy for shields. Players must fly around and shoot various enemies while avoiding hazards like exploding oil barrels.

### Is AstroPhobia! HD free to play?

Yes, AstroPhobia! HD is available for free. The app is supported by advertisements.

### Does AstroPhobia! HD have ads?

Yes, AstroPhobia! HD contains advertisements as it is an ad-supported free application.

### What devices does AstroPhobia! HD support?

AstroPhobia! HD is specifically designed for and supports iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for AstroPhobia! HD?

The age rating for AstroPhobia! HD is 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How often is AstroPhobia! HD updated?

The latest version of AstroPhobia! HD is 1.41, and it was last updated on January 10, 2020. Updates are not frequent.

### What do users think of AstroPhobia! HD?

User sentiment appears mixed, with the app holding a rating of 2.8 stars from 8 ratings. Some reviews highlight its addictive nature and retro appeal, while others may reflect dissatisfaction with the current rating.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.41 — 2020-01-10

fixed high scores window not closing.

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