# Auro: Monster Bumping — user reviews > 47 indexed App Store user reviews of Auro by Dinofarm Games, LLC, rated 4.00/5 from 28 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auro-monster-bumping/id912559144/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auro-monster-bumping/id912559144.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 17 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (13 of 47) ### 3/5 — Nice pixel art, still feels low-quality *2016-06-12, version 1.31* Good game, nice pixel art. Sad, sad, sad that so many of the pixels are blurry. I guess it doesn't play well with the iPad's native resolution. Those combined with the black bars on the side make this feel like a low-quality, cheap game, not the pixel art itself. Too bad that such a nice game with nice art has these visual issues. ### 3/5 — Fun, but broke now *2015-10-06, version 1.31* The game is great, but it freezes up on my 5S on the loading screen since iOS 9.0 came out. ### 4/5 — Deep gameplay, very difficult *2015-06-28, version 1.31* Try as I might I can't make it to 75 points or past level 4, but I keep learning new tricks and don't feel like giving up. Worth a try! ### 4/5 — Fun but iPhone6 issue *2015-05-15, version 1.30* I'm loving this game, it's a great streamlined take on the rogue like genre with some seemingly new mechanics. The pixels and animations are lovely, however I don't get to see them at their intended resolution because the iPhone6 is either stretching or squashing them. This causes everything to look crunchy. I'd really love an update to fix this issue. I'm a pixel artist myself and would like to appreciate all the hard work that went into this. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Phenomenal roguelike *2015-03-23, version 1.29* Maybe the best roguelike of the year. EDIT: Update is good, but... I don't like that the ice blast can't push enemies anymore. Flying enemies are already tough to kill as it is. ### 4/5 — Great game and great devs! *2015-03-20, version 1.29* This is a fantastic game. However, I'm not entirely sold on the most recent update. The developers are great in that they're actively supporting the game, with copious and detailed patch details. But the most recent update completely changed the gameplay and in mind I'm not sure for the better. The ice ball is so nerfed now, making the flying enemies much harder. This makes the "ice vomit"attack much better, and the fire attacks and rotisserie are in contrast now OP. Likewise, the sudden level 4 surge in enemies seems kinda arbitrary, especially when everything's randomly generated you're not necessarily going to be suited equally right away to getting lots of combos that first level which is now so essential. ### 5/5 — A masterpiece *2015-03-19, version 1.29* Beautifully crafted, endlessly interesting. This is a true strategy game that you will get a little better at every time you play. Satisfying and just fun. Patch Update: How can you change fundamental gameplay and expect me to be happy? Answer: By making every single change seem like it should have been that way to begin with. Still love it. Great update. ### 3/5 — Don't miss out on Auro! *2015-03-19, version 1.29* Gorgeous, fun, easy to play but difficult to master, one of the best roguelike / strategy / puzzle games you will find on the App Store There's a bit of scaling issues on the 6 plus' screen which I'm hoping will get ironed out in the next update, but don't let that deter you from this great game. Once it is crystal clear this game will get the 5 star review it deserves! ### 5/5 — Best game purchase on iOS *2015-03-12, version 1.28* I can't recommend this game enough. Best game purchase I've ever made on iOS, easily...and I've made a lot. I can't get enough of this game. ### 5/5 — Absolutely in love *2015-03-07, version 1.28* Want a game that you know you getting a steal price for ? That your going to get limitless hours out of? A game that the developers are still evolving and making better and better to this day ? Look no further this game redefines and sets a new standard for what a video game should be like on ANY device let alone a phone!! ### 3/5 — Deep tactical gameplay, could be taken further *2015-03-06, version 1.28* First of all, the gameplay is incredibly well-balanced and addictive. If you liked their previous game, 100 Rogues, you'll like Auro, too — it has the same feel, both stylistically and in gameplay. I'm knocking it two stars because it feels like the main play mode, a ladder-based challenge mode, is kind of a cop out. It plays like an endless training simulation. They added these scrolls you randomly find to gradually give you a sort of story but it doesn't really hold together as a narrative. A story mode would offer the opportunity to add bosses and variation to the maps to mix things up. Speaking of maps, there's basically only one map — you start from the top left and work your way southeast to a set of warp tiles. There could be a king of the mountain mode with a circular map, a narrow linear passage, a series of islands, etc. Overall a good game, I'm just disappointed they didn't go further with the play modes after all the work they must have put into play testing and balancing the basic tactical gameplay to near perfection. Keep updating! I would totally upgrade to play story mode or for new maps to play on. ### 5/5 — AMAZING!!!! *2015-02-24, version 1.28* Wow, this is one of the best games i have ever played, on any system. The strategy. The art. The humor and trolling (in a good way). Im in love. The strategy is so deep and immersive (the most strategic mobile game i have ever played, and im a fan of many rogue-likes including 868-hack) and I never get tired of reading the dialogue. The tutorial was challenging in itself. And NO IN APP PURCHASES!!! This game is absolutely perfect!!! AMAZING replay value. Never gets old. Randomly generated levels and new challenges are always around the corner. The ONLY suggestion I have for an improvement is that sometimes the dialogue goes by too quickly and I sometimes can't read all of it in time. I do like that the dialogue automatically progresses without any user input, but I would like it to be just a LITTLE slower. This is easily forgivable and only a suggestion to the developers if they read this. And its because I LOVE the dialogue so much that I care about this. Thank you so much, developers, for putting your heart into this fantastic work of art. I cannot stress enough how much I hope more people download this game and support you. ### 5/5 — "Auro: A Monster Bumping Adventure" is the best game ever *2015-02-23, version 1.28* There is nothing out there that matches the craft, innovation, and fun of "Auro: A Monster Bumping Adventure". If you like rouge/strategy games and if you like your games to be challenging, beautiful, cheeky and inspired, seriously go and buy Auro. The music is a gorgeous mix of sweeping orchestral melodies and cool "Labyrinth"-esque synth, the art is colorful, dynamic and stunningly rendered and there are no tacky pop up adds or in app purchases. It is evident that the developers and artists at Dinofarm Games have poured all of their effort and love into making this game exciting, memorable, stimulating and impeccable. My favorite thing about Auro is that it's never boring. There are endless combinations of how you can kill monsters. Some of the most fun ways are dunking a monster (like the bats or liches) into their watery graves, using the jellies to bounce monsters, throwing smokey flavored monsters to set other monsters on fire, and tricking heavy monsters into walking on ice (their stupidity is amusing). Those are only just a few ways, there are so many more that you can discover! The spells are not only beautifully animated, they're also wicked fun to use, especially blast. Also, the squids and their sassiness are delightful. The other monsters look cool too but the squids are my fave. If you buy Auro, it will easily be the best app on your phone. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Skip it *2015-08-24, version 1.31* Had expected a great game similar to Hoplite but instead paid a premium price for a game with grainy graphics, subpar audio, and poor gameplay. The "monster bumping" is simplistic and limited - I like the idea but it just wasn't pulled off well. There are other, similar games that we much better than this. ### 1/5 — Broken on iPad Air 2 *2015-03-30, version 1.29* I was sad that the graphics were so poor after buying this game for the iPad Air 2. (Obviously zoomed iPhone graphics) Now in the latest update, the screen is iPhone size and no longer zooms to the iPad size screen. Come on, developers......check your software before releasing to paid customers. ### 1/5 — Can't get it to run, again! *2015-03-23, version 1.29* Starts and locks at the loading screen. Plenty of spare space on iPad Air but same thing every time. Bought at launch and locks got a refund. After the patch I bought it again hoping it was fixed and still the same problem. Little fixes are great but a game that won't run never lets you see them. ### 1/5 — Crashes with iPhone 6 *2015-02-21, version 1.27* Great strategy, chess-like game but it crashes often. I lose my progress and have to start over. I'm also unable to move at times and can only restart. Would be a 5 star game. Hopefully they fix this bug with an update soon. Also, would be nice if you can scroll around to see where obstacles are. ### 2/5 — Fun for about 10 minutes. *2022-06-27, version 3.4* Seriously? It’s a repetitious click-fest. At least it was cheap. ### 2/5 — Last update ruined the game *2015-03-30, version 1.29* There should be 5 spells, not 4 Lich is too strong Snowball should push back Spell recovery should require fewer points Should have ability to zoom out and see entire map Need additional monsters with special abilities that allow for complex interactions ### 2/5 — Potential but too many hurdles *2015-03-07, version 1.28* Ugh. Deliberatly low resolution graphics whithout a sense of retro appeal. 31 tutorial lessons about half of which describe but don't show you what to do making it more difficult to learn how to play. I admire the designer's game Empire and appreciate his blog posts on design philosophy but I could not get past the poor presentation choices on this one. ### 2/5 — "An original fantasy universe... *2015-02-21, version 1.27* ...featuring pipes stolen from the Mario universe!" *rolls eyes* ### 2/5 — Locks up *2015-02-09, version 1.26* Never gets passed loading screen, even after restart:( ### 3/5 — Interesting but finicky *2017-06-18, version 1.31* Found this game because of the author's podcast. He wants feedback so here goes: User interface clunky, text hard to read. Graphics, C-. Game concept interesting but confusing and hard to differentiate/remember what does what. Tutorial lacking and doesn't prepare you well. Infuriating that I am in a timed game, need to plan my moves, and yet cannot see more than a few hexes. Keith you are obviously a smart dude, but you seldom talk about what the player feels, play testing, or your collaborators. I watched a Sid Meier 2010 keynote and that's mostly what he talks about. Better understanding the psychology behind the player might aid you if you want future efforts to be more popular. (Episode 26). Good luck man. I'm going to give Auro a few more tries on my next flight. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — An underrated classic *2021-12-22, version 3.4* One of my favorites, which deserves a lot more attention! ### 5/5 — Masterpiece of game design *2021-08-22, version 3.4* I’m so happy this game is back on the app store. What’s more, they actually seem to have updated it from last time, adding little balance improvements and even a couple new enemies. This is one of the best pick-up-and-play roguelikes of all time. Even though the rules are simple, the gameplay is incredibly dynamic. In the higher levels, you are forced to come up with a novel and unique strategy to tackle almost every single enemy. There is no “fluff” here like in-app purchases, leveling, or metaprogression beyond just upping the game’s difficulty. Only rock solid gameplay. It’s very unique; its closest peer would probably be Into The Breach, but that game is vastly different and not really good for pick-up-and-play. Auro is much more accessible, and worth picking up even if you’re not that into the genre. My only question is what’s with the icon?? It used to be a cooler icon of the main character, but now it’s just a portrait of one of the weird looking in-game adversaries with the transparency messed up. I get it though — I don’t even maintain my own iOS game, since nobody buys it… I’m just really glad this is back on the app store. ### 5/5 — It’s baaaaack *2021-01-30, version 3.3* Oh man one of my favorite single player games is back. Get it. It’s awesome. Edit: more info about the game. It’s heavy on the strategy and planning and thinking multiple moves ahead. Most certainly play though the tutorial at least once. This game will challenge you consistently. I hope you give this a chance and enjoy as much as I have. So happy to have it back on my phone. ### 5/5 — Not a time-waster *2020-11-21, version 3.1* I’ve grown to lose interest in most games because they feel like pointless checklists. Auro reminds me of what I love about my favorite game - Into The Breach (which I’d love to have on iOS). Enemy information is known to the player, you have a limited set of fun tactical abilities, and the consequences of your actions can be predicted & manipulated. The player is rewarded for putting thought into the game, and you aren’t surprised constantly with random events. I’m really glad that the developer decided to update the game, thank you! ### 5/5 — Great *2020-11-11, version 3.1* This is a really fun game. Intuitive but with layers upon layers of possibilities. Absolutely worth the price. ### 5/5 — Fresh *2015-09-04, version 1.31* Although this game doesn't make any sense at first, it gets better with time and experience. It is different each time you play so it doesn't get boring. It could be ahead of its time. ### 5/5 — this “anti-Angry Birds” may be the best game for the iPhone/iPad *2015-07-13, version 1.31* In this age of flashy, distracting but meaningless mobile games, it’s rare to see a game that’s actually fun, let alone inventive. Auro manages to do both. Give it a shot. In this turn-based strategy game, you play as a little blond prince who defeats enemies by bumping them into water or pillars of flame. Different spells can do anything from shoot rows of fire to turn you into a raging yeti. The game can take a while to get into. The art design is unusual, and the spells don’t seem to always make sense at first (launching a fireball on top of an enemy, the instinctual move of almost any other game, is often a wrong choice here—instead you aim to the left of an enemy to knock him into a pit). Keep at it though, and you’ll find that there’s a lot of internal logic and a great deal of thought and love put into making a nearly perfect strategy game. Easily worth the $5. ### 5/5 — Magnificent! *2015-05-13, version 1.30* Auro is absolutely worth a look - it is well designed, with interesting monsters and challenging game mechanics - I feel like it is a shining example of a game that is easy to learn, difficult to master. I do have one technical complaint, and that is that the game sound keeps playing even when my phone is set to mute - I have to turn the volume down if I want to play silently. For you newcomers, I recommend taking the placement test before your first real game, because the initial levels I found to be trivial and I didn't get to the 'real' game until I hit normal mode - the placement test will let you skip the super-easy stuff. ### 5/5 — Gaming Masterpiece *2015-04-09, version 1.29* A deep and beautiful game. Not less impressive than FTL or Monument Valley. Dinofarm, you rock. ### 5/5 — Best strategy game on the App Store *2015-03-29, version 1.29* The game will take a little bit to figure things out, but when you do you will experience simply the best balanced game ever!!! Stop reading and mash the buy button now! Do it! --- *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 2026-06-10.*