# Babylonian Twins Premium — Retro puzzle platformer

> Award-winning 16-bit retro puzzle platformer set in ancient Mesopotamia. (iPhone/iPad app by BitHunch LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babylonian-twins-premium/id365891062 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BitHunch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125600796)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 167 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 188 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 1 more
- Released: 2010-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babylonian-twins-premium/id365891062/reviews.md

## What is Babylonian Twins Premium?

THE AWARD-WINNING CLASSIC — THE DEFINITIVE EDITION

Guide the twin princes of Babylon, Nasir and Blasir, on a quest to free their kingdom from an evil sorcerer. Freeze one twin into a stone statue — use him as a stepping stone or a weight on ancient mechanisms — while the other dashes, drills and battles through five hand-crafted worlds.

A PIECE OF GAMING HISTORY
Created in Baghdad in 1993 for the Commodore Amiga — the first commercial-quality video game made in Iraq — Babylonian Twins was lost to history until its acclaimed 2010 rebirth:

• TouchArcade 4.5/5 — Game of the Week
• PocketGamer Silver Award
• GamePro 4.5/5
• Featured by Apple ("Great Platformer") and Google (Staff Picks)

Now back in its Definitive Edition, built for modern devices.

EXPLORE ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA
• 15 levels across 5 worlds: the Royal Prison, Procession Street, the Hanging Gardens, the Assyrian Palace and the Tower of Babylon
• Outsmart traps and enemies with the unique twin-switch mechanic
• Collect real Mesopotamian treasures in the artifact gallery — from the Royal Game of Ur to the Lion of Babylon
• Original acclaimed soundtrack blending Middle Eastern themes

PREMIUM, THE WAY GAMES USED TO BE
• Pay once — no ads, no in-app purchases, no account, works offline
• Full controller support and customizable touch controls
• Play in 11 languages, including Arabic
• Instant resume — pick up exactly where you left off

576 BC. A kingdom in darkness. Two princes. One destiny.

## Key features

- Two-character co-op control
- Challenging puzzles
- Historically reconstructed environments
- Authentic Middle Eastern music
- Over a dozen levels across five worlds
- Secret treasures and bonus levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra 3000 Golden Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra 30000 Golden Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra 90000 Golden Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Babylonian Twins Premium?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful retro graphics and art style
- 🎵 Amazing atmospheric soundtrack and music
- 🧩 Clever puzzle design requiring strategy
- 🎮 Smooth controls and responsive gameplay
- 👥 Unique dual-character mechanic with teamwork elements
- 🏛️ Interesting Babylonian theme and setting
- ⏱️ High replay value and addictive gameplay
- 💰 Great value for price (often free or discounted)
- 🎯 Well-balanced difficulty progression
- ✨ Polished overall presentation and quality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS versions
- 🎮 On-screen joystick controls feel non-intuitive
- ❓ Poor tutorial and unclear instructions
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices (iPhone 13)
- 🔄 Save system only works at specific checkpoints
- 🎬 Jerky scrolling in some versions
- ⚔️ Combat mechanics feel unclear and unfair
- 🎯 Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
- 🖼️ Portrait mode stretches graphics awkwardly
- 🎪 Some enemies hard to see against backgrounds

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on tutorial level
- Crashes after completing level 1
- Crashes with screen redraws
- Controls unresponsive or drifting on iPad
- Negative coin balance glitch (-2000 coins)
- Jump and action buttons not working on iPhone 13
- Lion Hunt level switch doesn't work
- Game crashes on iOS 15.3.1 and 15.4.1
- Occasional unintended character movement
- Black screen after losing fights

**Most requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode to play with friends
- Additional levels and content
- More intuitive touch controls (swipe-based)
- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Hint system for stuck players
- Better save/checkpoint system
- RPG sequel with complex storyline
- Improved tutorial with better guidance
- Customizable button placement
- Zoomed-out camera view

## Recent user reviews (10 of 167)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babylonian-twins-premium/id365891062/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No controller support

*2026-07-12, version 1.8.9*

States controller support, but there is none, I have requested refund from eBay.

### 5/5 — idea to bring game back to life

*2025-07-04*

Is there any possibility of an update where we can play the game with a friend online? I think this idea will bring the game back to life and it will be more fun this way.

### 1/5 — No funciona

*2025-03-05, version 1.8.9*

No puedo jugar ya que el juego se queda estancando en la primera pantalla y no me deja seleccionar nada y encima he pagado 1,99€

### 5/5 — Great

*2022-06-03*

My favorite childhood game, and i still play it. Soundtracks are amazing and the game as a whole is very fun. I hope the game doesn't leave the app store.

**Developer response:** It's not going anywhere — quite the opposite: the free 2.0 Definitive Edition update just shipped, a complete rebuild of the whole game (same soundtrack, remastered). Thank you for keeping it on your phone all these years. — Rabah, original developer

### 1/5 — Babylonian  twins transporter.

*2022-04-09*

Will not play on iPhone 13 Max Pro. IOS 15.3.1 - Can only run. Left to right. Can’t jump or do actions. Be nice to have fixed. 2 nd time I bought this. Old paid for apps weren’t updated

The Lion Hunt. Switch doesn’t work. Dead level. Can’t do anything. iPad Pro iOS 15.4.1

**Developer response:** This is fixed — the free 2.0 Definitive Edition update is a complete rebuild on a modern engine, with brand-new touch controls designed for today's iPhones and iPads. Jump, actions, everything works as it should. You bought this game twice; I'd be glad to finally earn it. — Rabah, original developer

### 5/5 — !???

*2021-06-11, version 1.8.9*

Just want to puLl my head off as I was playing this game

### 1/5 — Pressing zones are displaced

*2021-04-17, version 1.8.9*

Pressing zones are displaced relative to control button in iPhone 8 Plus. Fix it.

### 5/5 — Very nice simple game

*2021-04-14, version 1.8.9*

Very nice simple game and beautifully made.

### 3/5 — Controller

*2020-08-06, version 1.8.9*

Peccato non funzioni con i controller tipo nimbus

### 5/5 — Babilonian twins

*2020-07-16, version 1.8.9*

Les fonctions du jeux, à part courir, ne fonctionnais pas sur mon iPhone 6 et toujours pas sur mon nouveau iPhone SE?!?Par contre ça marche très bien sur iPhone 3.

## Frequently asked questions about Babylonian Twins Premium

### What is Babylonian Twins Platformer?

Babylonian Twins Platformer is an award-winning 2D retro puzzle platform game set in ancient Mesopotamia. It features innovative two-character control, challenging puzzles, and beautifully reconstructed historic environments with authentic Middle Eastern music.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include unique co-operative tag-team control for twin princes, over a dozen levels across five distinct worlds like the Tower of Babel and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, crisp retina graphics, original Iraqi music, and secret treasures with bonus levels.

### Is Babylonian Twins Platformer free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their experience or acquire additional content if they choose.

### What platforms is Babylonian Twins Platformer available on?

While the provided description doesn't explicitly state all compatible platforms, it is described as a mobile application, implying availability on iOS and Android devices. The mention of 'retina graphics' suggests compatibility with Apple devices.

### What is the gameplay like in Babylonian Twins Platformer?

The gameplay involves guiding twin princes through challenging puzzles and platforming sections. The innovative tag-team control requires players to strategically switch between or coordinate the twins to overcome obstacles and progress through the game's historically inspired levels.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2026-07-28

• A fresh app icon
• Fixed level names being cut off in the level list on some languages and screen sizes

### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-23

New in the Definitive Edition:
• Rebuilt on the Godot engine for smoother, modern GPU performance
• Customizable on-screen touch controls — move and resize any button
• Clearer, improved in-game tips and hints
• Now in 11 languages, auto-matching your device language on first launch
• Optimized for larger screens and tablets with a sharper, DPI-aware interface
• Full controller support and instant resume

### 2.0.0 — 2026-07-16

New in this remaster:
• Rebuilt on the Godot engine for smoother, modern GPU performance
• Customizable on-screen touch controls — move and resize any button
• Clearer, improved in-game tips and hints
• Now in 11 languages, auto-matching your device language on first launch
• Optimized for larger screens and tablets with a sharper, DPI-aware interface
• Full controller support and instant resume

### 1.8.9 — 2019-07-29

- Support for latest iPhone (up to 6.5" screens) and iPad (up to 12.9") models 
- Bug fixes

### 1.8.2 — 2014-11-12

- iOS 8 / iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus support
- Bug fixes
- Online video tutorials if you get stuck
Your 5 star rating will keep the updates coming, please take a moment to review this update on iTunes. Thanks.

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