# cmnd/ctrl — Endless Space Shooter

> Retro pixel art space shooter with multiple ships and game modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Astro Hound Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmndctrl/id1327010786 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Astro Hound Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327010785)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmndctrl/id1327010786/reviews.md

## What is cmnd/ctrl?

Fire through a pixel art universe to a retro soundtrack and sound effects that are inspired by the old-school arcade game era. Players can cycle through multiple game modes and choose between ten unique ships with varying fire rates and bullet speeds, meaning no one game will ever be the same! 

Features include:
◉ Unlock 10+ unique ships -  with varying fire rate and bullet speeds
◉ Several power ups
◉ 2 game modes – Main, & Extreme - more to come! 
◉ Leaderboards
◉ Music by Nihilore

## Key features

- Unlock 10+ unique ships
- Varying fire rates and bullet speeds
- Several power-ups
- 2 game modes (Main & Extreme)
- Leaderboards
- Retro soundtrack and sound effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmndctrl/id1327010786/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game, great price

*2023-10-19*

Perfect for when you have a few minutes on a break. I immediately paid the fair price to remove ads and support the developer. Lots of fun, a perfect arcade game!

### 5/5 — Thank you for your games

*2021-01-01*

This is a fun game by you and ur TikTok is why I have ur games.

### 4/5 — Sheilds

*2019-02-21*

Sheilds should last until you get hit one or two times. Great game otherwise.

### 1/5 — Spam central ads

*2019-02-20*

Would be a decent app if it weren’t for the incessant ridiculous pop up ads you’re forced to watch with no dismiss buttons. These ads and the supposed forced click “tactics” are the bottom of the barrel of humanity and the shame of our species

### 5/5 — I take it back.

*2019-02-12*

This is better than Bitnoid!! I played this for five minutes and I already know I'm gonna be addicted!! 😍😍

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2018-04-27, version 1.4*

Rip off

### 1/5 — Lost all my stuff. Twice.

*2018-03-30*

Twice I’ve lost all the ships that I’ve acquired through the game. The second time I had purchased all but the final one. I’m not restarting from nothing again. It was fun until a major let down occurred.

**Developer response:** Hey Tim, 

First off, thank you for playing. This has been an awful bug that has just turned up recently. The most recent update addresses this issue.

### 3/5 — Good but basic

*2018-03-26*

This is a fun game. But the app itself is very basic. I keep buying ships and after a few days they're locked again, they don't come back even when refreshing purchases. 
Annoying.

**Developer response:** Hey, sorry about this bug. The next update addresses this issue. Thanks for playing!

### 5/5 — Excellent. Bravo. 😉😉

*2018-03-17*

Tout y est... Le fun, les réflexes, le style arcade / pixels... sur une musique... Synthé Disco Fever Dance Flex Flash Night... 🤣🤣😂... Sérieux, excellent. Une petite pépite à posséder dans ses app. Et vive les années ‘80... tant qu’j’y suis... 😏😏Un grand merci au Dév. 😉
... Juste un ptit truc, depuis la maj... j’ai perdu mon vaisseau à 2000 pièces... Borf, y a plus grave, mais si jamais vous lisez ça, merci de me le refiler. C’est pas ça qui m’empêchera de jouer de toutes façons. 😉 Bien vu les nouveaux blocs sinon... vous avez l’occas de pouvoir amener beaucoup de nouvelles choses avec ce concept... c’est vraiment cool. J’vous suis en tous cas. Merci beaucoup.

### 5/5 — Cmnd/ctrl

*2018-03-10*

Fun game. What I like the most is the Retro look and Style. It’s for all ages. Just love it!

## Frequently asked questions about cmnd/ctrl

### What kind of game is this?

This is an endless space shooter with a distinct pixel art style and a retro soundtrack. It's inspired by classic arcade games, offering a challenging and engaging experience for players who enjoy that era of gaming.

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

Key features include unlocking over 10 unique ships with different fire rates and bullet speeds, collecting various power-ups, and playing through two game modes: Main and Extreme. The game also boasts leaderboards and a retro soundtrack.

### Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may include items or enhancements that can be acquired within the game.

### What platforms is this game available on?

Based on the provided data, this is a mobile application. Specific compatibility details for operating systems like iOS or Android are not detailed, but it is designed for mobile devices.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is designed for players who appreciate retro arcade experiences, pixel art graphics, and the challenge of space shooter gameplay. It appeals to those who enjoy classic gaming mechanics and a nostalgic aesthetic.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2018-04-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Thank you for playing CMND/CTRL!
- Ad bug fix

### 1.3 — 2018-03-16

Exciting UPDATE! Mystery blocks have been left over the universe, are you ready to see what lies within?
◉ Addition of the question mark & TNT blocks
◉ New free ship (Mighty Blaster)
◉ Quad Blaster ship
◉ World movement optimized (starts off faster, but doesn't speed up as much)
◉ Movement velocity is dialed up, so the bullets move faster for all ships
◉ A ton of more stages
◉ Vanilla game mode added
◉ 4 Hour Reward button added
◉ Bug and performance fixes

### 1.2 — 2018-02-18

Thank you for playing CMND/CTRL!!
- Performance fixes
- Removed banner ad
- Added button for free coins

### 1.1 — 2018-02-17

Thank you for downloading this game! I've gotten some awesome feedback from the community.

Change log:
- Runs smoother on older devices
- Fixed Remove Ads button
- Extra Life ad button issue resolved

### 1.0 — 2018-02-12

No release notes.

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