# Bowman — The original Bowman game

> Classic archery game with adjustable difficulty and a bird-shooting challenge. (iPhone/iPad app by Lentrica Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowman/id308752159 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lentrica Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/308752162)
- Category: Games, Sports, Action, Strategy
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 6,625 App Store ratings · 241 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowman/id308752159/reviews.md

## What is Bowman?

This version of Bowman is better than all previous versions. 

If you wish to play the original game, simply turn off the Wind, Wall and Fatigue features within the game settings.

This latest version has it all. It has many options which you can turn on or off depending on how challenging you want it to be.

Bowman is a highly addictive classical game. Even if you've never heard of it before, play it just once and you'll be hooked.

The object of the game is to shoot arrows at your opponent and kill them before they kill you. It's a battle against your opponent to see who can accurately judge the angle and strength of the shot to make the arrow land on your opponents body.

A head shot inflicts the most damage while a shot in the chest takes second place. Everywhere else on the opponents body inflicts less damage.

To shoot your bow, simply drag your finger across the screen and you'll be presented with a trajectory plus angle and strength (power) information. Release your finger to release the bow.

You can play Bowman against the iPhone or against a friend.

To make it even more entertaining, we have also included a bird shooting game. You'll have to shoot as many birds as you can within 3 minutes and then let your friend try the same. Hopefully, you will have shot more birds than your friend.

Thousands and thousands of people play Bowman online every day and now you can enjoy a better version of it on the iPhone. It really is highly addictive.

**Lentrica Software has also released another simple yet highly addictive game - Escapa**

## Key features

- Archery combat
- Adjustable wind, wall, and fatigue settings
- Angle and strength trajectory guide
- Headshot and chest shot mechanics
- Play against AI or a friend
- Bird shooting mini-game

## What do users think of Bowman?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ❤️ Love this game
- 🎮 Classic game experience
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Loud/uncontrollable sound
- 🔍 Difficult to aim/control
- 🔧 Needs updates and improvements

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes or doesn't load
- Arrows behave erratically
- Opponent distance changes unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- Online/multiplayer mode
- More weapons and power-ups
- Customization options
- Difficulty settings
- Endless/high score mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 241)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowman/id308752159/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Idiots

*2015-12-21, version 0*

All u people who think this game is bad you are idiots

I LOVE THIS GAME
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

### 4/5 — Pretty Good

*2013-06-15, version 0*

This is pretty good but you used to be able to choose between endless and time limit in bird hunting. And it doesn't save your high score. Put endless back in bird hunting and fix the high score thing. Also, when you play VS. human, make it so you have an option if using the same device or 2 different devices.

### 1/5 — Refund!

*2013-05-27, version 0*

It's not great at all! Do not get! The black and white version is the best

### 2/5 — Lacking

*2013-05-22, version 0*

In 2009, this game may have been decent, but now it's just a relic. Update the resolution and screen size pronto.

### 1/5 — Nothing like Bowman or Bowman 2

*2013-05-18, version 0*

Arrows are wayyyyy too slow and laggy.

### 4/5 — Fix the sound!

*2013-04-25, version 0*

I can't turn the volume down and the
sound that comes out when I fire the arrow doesn't sound anything close to the real sound at all!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2013-03-26, version 0*

Terrible it's a complete rip off the game bowman on computers. To improve better graphics.

### 5/5 — Cool but Update!!

*2013-01-09, version 0*

This game is really cool and fun, but you guys really need to update for the new iPod Touch or iPhone 5 and Retina Display

### 1/5 — Don't buy!

*2013-01-02, version 0*

No volume change 
No pause button 
Can't zoom out the screen
Terrible sound and graphic quality 
Rubbish

### 3/5 — Great

*2012-11-26, version 0*

But please update this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Bowman

### What is Bowman?

Bowman is a classic archery game where the objective is to defeat your opponent by accurately shooting arrows. You control the angle and strength of your shots to hit your opponent before they hit you. The game offers adjustable features to customize the challenge.

### How do I play Bowman?

To shoot, drag your finger across the screen to see the trajectory, angle, and strength information. Release your finger to fire the arrow. Aim for vital areas like the head for maximum damage. You can also play a bird shooting mini-game.

### Can I play Bowman with friends?

Yes, Bowman can be played against the iPhone's AI or against a friend on the same device. This allows for competitive archery duels and bird-shooting challenges.

### What are the difficulty options in Bowman?

The game allows you to turn features like Wind, Wall, and Fatigue on or off in the settings to adjust the difficulty. This lets you tailor the game to be as challenging or as relaxed as you prefer.

### Is Bowman free to play?

Yes, based on the provided information, Bowman is a free game and does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a straightforward gaming experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2020-08-04

Your favourite game back on the App Store!

### 1.4 — 2009-05-11

Crash Bug Fixed

You can now spray arrows in Bird Hunting mode with Force Bar setting off.

### 1.3 — 2009-05-01

No release notes.

### 1.2 — 2009-04-22

No release notes.

### 1.0 — 2009-03-24

No release notes.

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