# Classic Marathon — 30 Years of Carnage > Classic first-person shooter game with enhanced graphics and multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Dome-C Studio LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon/id419805412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dome-C Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/850082459) - Category: Games, Action, Adventure - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.46/5 from 614 App Store ratings · 216 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 125 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-07-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon/id419805412/reviews.md ## What is Classic Marathon? Classic Marathon® is the first in the original epic trilogy of first person shooter games that defined the genre. Experience the pulse-pounding action as you defend the Marathon from the alien Pfhor. Play with your friends and enemies in Every Man for Himself, Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, Cooperative, or Kill the Man With the Ball. ENHANCEMENTS • High frame rate support • Updated HD Sprite set • 3D positional sound with HRTF • Texture parallax mapping • Multiplayer cross-play with Linux, Mac, PC, and Steam FEATURES • 27 levels divided into six chapters. • LAN-based multiplayer with up to 8 players. • Missions include exploration, puzzles and extermination. • Console-quality gameplay. • MFi controller support. • 3D Touch and haptic feedback. • Dynamic reticle and High-resolution textures. • 7 unique weapons including: .45 Magnum Mega Class pistol M.75 Assault Rifle/Grenade Launcher Zeus Class Fusion Pistol TOZT-7 flamethrower ... and the devastating SPNKR-X17 rocket launcher ===== "Being naked in space stinks. Lucky for you, Mr. Security officer, you are dressed in active military uniform, complete with a Cyberheadª helmet. Your Cyberhead device is your interface to your surrounding environment." ===== STORY • Defend the UESC Marathon colony ship against the aggressive Pfhor • Play the role of the cyborg security officer • Witness the rampancy of Durandal, the ship-board A.I. • Uncover the surprising secrets of the Pfhor and the UESC Marathon ===== "Carnage is as easy as point and shoot. Different weapons are characterized with different dynamics. It is unwise, for example, to use the rocket launcher in close combat." ===== Visit us at http://www.marathon-ios.com Follow us on twitter http://www.twitter.com/blezek Source code for this app is also licensed under the GNU General Public License (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html). See http://www.marathon-ios.com for details. ===== "Move fast, seize the initiative, wield superior firepower, dive into the melee, anticipate enemy movements, slaughter the defenseless, endure." ===== BUNGIE™, MARATHON® and the Bungie and Marathon logos are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Bungie, Inc., used with permission. ## Key features - 27 levels across six chapters - Multiplayer with up to 8 players - Exploration, puzzles, and extermination missions - Console-quality gameplay - 7 unique weapons - Cross-platform multiplayer support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | HD Mode | $0.99 | one-time | | Master Chief Mode | $0.99 | one-time | | Enhanced Reticules | $0.99 | one-time | | Just a tip | $0.99 | one-time | | Not the smallest tip | $1.99 | one-time | | A good tip | $2.99 | one-time | | A pretty good tip | $4.99 | one-time | | An excellent tip | $7.99 | one-time | | The best possible tip | $12.99 | one-time | | Better than the best tip | $20.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Classic Marathon? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Faithful port of a classic game - 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls - 💡 Appreciated free version with optional HD upgrade - 🎮 Great with controller support - 🕹 Nostalgic experience for longtime fans **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs - 🕹 Challenging touch controls - 🔒 Lack of customization options (e.g. invert Y-axis) - 🔋 Drains battery quickly **Commonly reported bugs** - Saves not working properly - Weapons becoming black boxes - Screen tinting issues - Crashes on newer devices **Most requested features** - Add multiplayer support - Implement more control customization options - Port the entire Marathon trilogy - Provide support for custom maps and mods ## Recent user reviews (10 of 216) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon/id419805412/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love the game *2026-04-26, version 6.7* it’s like doom but cooler in my opinion. my only complaint is the you can’t rotate screen orientation. i’d appreciate an update for that! ### 5/5 — Real Marathon. *2026-03-06, version 6.7* Peak ### 4/5 — Movement *2026-02-17, version 6.7* Great work on this! I’m quite stunned to see this game available on iOS. What would make this perfect is if we could adjust the movement acceleration. Your character moves too fast. Controls for walking also feel like you’re swimming because of this. If there was a way to slow movement down (maybe with a slider control), it would make so much easier to manage your character using touch controls. Now, all we need is Apotheosis X! I know it’s a non-official title but I considered it to be the best overhaul for AlephOne. It would make it an awesome addition to iOS gaming. ### 5/5 — My personal experience *2026-02-16, version 6.7* This game is better than sex ### 5/5 — Just Brilliant *2025-09-07, version 6.7* Good Fun Shooter with a little bit of puzzle solving to take your mind off the World. And fun to play on an ipad mini 4 Thank You Bungie 73 ### 4/5 — Commendable, with some drawbacks. *2025-09-05, version 6.6* Bringing forward such a classic game will naturally have challenges, and this developer has done an admirable job with a substantial legacy. To cross-platform the game into a touch-screen interface, too, requires finesse and a sense of style that the author has achieved admirably. As with any app, however, there are two modes of thought in the developer community regarding audio. This game doesn’t give players the annoying choice between the developer’s sounds or Total. Silence., but neither does it let user-driven audio be the dominant/only noise. There is no volume control in game at all. Apart from that, this remains the paragon of early fps games, faithfully made playable in the modern world. Neither DOOM, nor Quake, this was the bridge between 2-D and 3-D engines that paved the way for COD, CS, UT, and most directly Halo. I’m so glad this got made. :-) ### 5/5 — Good game bad controls *2025-08-12, version 6.4* You got to play this game it is amazing but the controls are awful ### 5/5 — Unbelievable *2025-05-04, version 6.4* First of all, thank you. Thank you for reviving the game I spent countless hours on my Mac LC630. All the fun is back and as a bonus, I am now able to play with max graphics (Wich was possible on LC mac, but higher resolution mean unacceptable performance) and 100% compatible with controller (I am using XBOX one controllers). Thanks again and continue your escellent work! ### 1/5 — HORRIBLE controls *2025-03-19, version 6.4* Clown show joke. Absolutely pathetic ### 5/5 — Marathon *2025-03-15, version 6.4* Love bungie ## Frequently asked questions about Classic Marathon ### What is Classic Marathon? Classic Marathon is an enhanced port of the original first-person shooter game that helped define the genre. It allows players to experience the pulse-pounding action of defending the Marathon colony ship from alien invaders, featuring updated graphics and sound. ### What are the key features of this game? The game includes 27 levels divided into six chapters, offering missions that involve exploration, puzzles, and extermination. It boasts console-quality gameplay, high frame rate support, an updated HD sprite set, 3D positional sound, and cross-platform multiplayer with Linux, Mac, PC, and Steam. ### How can I play with friends? You can play with friends and enemies in various multiplayer modes, including Every Man for Himself, Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, Cooperative, or Kill the Man With the Ball. The game supports LAN-based multiplayer with up to 8 players and offers cross-play compatibility with other platforms. ### What platforms is Classic Marathon compatible with? This enhanced version is designed for mobile devices and supports multiplayer cross-play with Linux, Mac, PC, and Steam. It also features MFi controller support, 3D Touch, and haptic feedback for an immersive experience. ### What is the story behind Classic Marathon? Players take on the role of a cyborg security officer defending the UESC Marathon colony ship against the aggressive alien race known as the Pfhor. The story involves witnessing the rampancy of the ship-board A.I., Durandal, and uncovering surprising secrets about the Pfhor and the UESC Marathon. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.7 — 2025-09-06 • Update to engine 1.11 compatibility • Audio engine fixes • Fix game discovery • Restore iOS 15 compatibility • Multiplayer performance improvements • Auto-fire fixes for multiplayer ### 6.6 — 2025-09-04 • Update to engine 1.11 compatibility • Audio engine fixes • Fix game discovery • Restore iOS 15 compatibility ### 6.5 — 2025-08-31 • Update to engine 1.11 compatibility • Audio engine fixes ### 6.4 — 2024-12-03 *** Major version update! *** • High frame rate support • 3D positional sound with HRTF • Multiplayer cross-play with Linux, Mac, PC, and Steam • Mobile netgame hosting • Retro System 7 theme applied to netgame interfaces • Enhanced screen brightness controls Bug Fixes • Improve vertical sensitivity for controllers ### 6.3 — 2024-12-03 *** Major version update! *** • High frame rate support • 3D positional sound with HRTF • Multiplayer cross-play with Linux, Mac, PC, and Steam • Mobile netgame hosting • Retro System 7 theme applied to netgame interfaces • Enhanced screen brightness controls ## Apps similar to Classic Marathon | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Wasteland Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wasteland-story/id1672703567) | 4.8 (3,641) | Free | Games | | [Castlevania: SotN](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlevania-sotn/id1435456830) | 3.9 (1,791) | $2.99 | Games | | [ScummVM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scummvm/id6446184412) | 4.8 (102) | Free | Games | | [Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999) | 4.6 (1,508) | Free | Games | | [teeny dungeon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teeny-dungeon/id6447354230) | 4.4 (28) | Free | Games | | [Ailment・space zombie survivors](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ailmentspace-zombie-survivors/id1463030573) | 4.7 (2,306) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Dome-C Studio LLC - [Classic Marathon 2: Durandal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon-2-durandal/id421697209) - [Classic Marathon Infinity](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-marathon-infinity/id422775548) - [Round Ball & Shot Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/round-ball-and-shot-calculator/id6756200604) All apps by Dome-C Studio LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/850082459 ## Related topics [dustin wenz](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dustin-wenz) · [marathon game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/marathon-game) · [marathon](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/marathon) · [marathon bungie](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/marathon-bungie) · [s30 studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/s30-studio) · [mini militia classic da2 mmc](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mini-militia-classic-da2-mmc) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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