# Core Archery

> Realistic archery simulation game with intuitive controls and challenging levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Shotgun Gaming Oy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-archery/id1021982449 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shotgun Gaming Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/337571579)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 157 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-archery/id1021982449/reviews.md

## What is Core Archery?

"Nothing clears a troubled mind better than shooting a bow" - Fred Bear

Experience the magic of archery with never before seen depth and challenge!

Core Archery introduces an intuitive single touch gesture to simulate the drawing, aiming and anchoring of the drawing arm. It appears as easy and simple at first, but the depth is revealed as you progress to longer distances.

For consistent good scores you need to practice your drawing, aiming and release technique. Precision and focus is the key to success in this game. Failed technique will lead to unaligned posture and you'll be surprised where the arrow flies after the release!

Key features:
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-Unique single touch controls
-Realistic archery experience
-9 levels with lots of challenge
-Smooth 3D graphics
-Ad Sponsored: completely free to play

Reviews:
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(5/5) Simple yet compelling

"As an ex-club archer I can report that this game is pretty close to the real experience (even the sound), at least in terms of aiming and arrow flight. There are no silly power-ups or fancy missions to undertake - just you, the bow and standard targets set at various distances. Score at least 50 with the 12 arrows and you unlock the next target. It gets much harder as you progress and technique becomes the deciding factor. Holding the sight on target for too long makes aiming very difficult, as per the real thing. The sight is calibrated for each new distance but countering wind speed and direction is up to you to judge (a guide is given). Also as with the real thing you get worse as you tire (in this case just your eyes of course). The adverts appear every few rounds and are not too intrusive. There is an option to remove them but I have not yet felt the need to do so. This is a great app, and comes recommended, as is the developer's other app for clay shooting (which I did pay for)."

About the author:
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Aleksi Rantonen has previously released a clay shooting game called “Clay Hunt”, which has been praised by skeet enthusiasts as the most authentic clay shooting game. Due to realistic game play "Clay Hunt" is used as a training tool for target acquisition. Already some shooting coaches have started to recommend the game for their students. “Clay Hunt” has been downloaded already over 3 million times.

## Key features

- Unique single touch controls
- Realistic archery experience
- 9 challenging levels
- Smooth 3D graphics
- Focus on precision and technique

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-archery/id1021982449/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Trash

*2019-01-01, version 1.2.3*

Trash

### 1/5 — WHAT HAPPENED?

*2016-11-03*

This used to be relatively good--at least the aim was fair. Not any more. I had the circle directly on point and it read my shot as a 2. It did that twice. I couldn't shoot a real 2 if I did it blindfolded. App definitely needs a tune-up.

### 1/5 — Carefull Con!!

*2016-09-26*

Downloaded this game. Great archery game but very nearly got conned into a subscription for some completion I never wanted in the 1st place!! Be very careful of these adverts!!!!

### 1/5 — Substandard

*2015-11-27*

I am very disappointed in this game you should be able to aim with one finger and draw the bow with the other there is no way to aim once you have the bow drawn, and you can't change your draw, if you stay in one spot with your finger the sight moves all over the screen if you start close to the center of the target and hold like you would with a real bow the bow will move off and on the target and jerks back and forth and up and down there is nothing realistic about this game. Extremely
disappointment especially after playing clay hunt which is about as close to shooting clays as your going to get on an Ipad. You should make this game more like clay hunt so you aim with one finger and draw the bow with the other.the mechanics of this game need to be scraped and start over. Lloyd

### 2/5 — Substandard.

*2015-11-26*

Sorry man, but the play mechanic is just lame.... Deleted.

### 5/5 — Simple yet compelling

*2015-11-25*

As an ex-club archer I can report that this game is pretty close to the real experience (even the sound), at least in terms of aiming and arrow flight. There are no silly power-ups or fancy missions to undertake - just you, the bow, and standard targets set at various distances. Score at least 60 with the 12 arrows and you unlock the next target. It gets much harder as you progress and technique becomes the deciding factor. Holding the sight on target for too long makes aiming very difficult, as per the real thing. The sight is calibrated for each new distance but countering wind speed and direction is up to you to judge (a guide is given). Also as with the real thing you get worse as you tire (in this case just your eyes of course). The adverts appear every few rounds and are not too intrusive. There is an option to remove them but I have not yet felt the need to do so. This is a great app, and comes recommended, as is the developer's other app for clay shooting (which I did pay for).

## Frequently asked questions about Core Archery

### What is Core Archery?

Core Archery is a mobile game that simulates the experience of shooting a bow and arrow. It features realistic archery mechanics, intuitive controls, and challenging levels designed to test your precision and technique.

### How do you play Core Archery?

Core Archery uses a unique single-touch gesture to simulate drawing, aiming, and releasing the arrow. Success depends on mastering your drawing, aiming, and release technique for consistent scores.

### What devices does Core Archery support?

Core Archery is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Core Archery?

Core Archery has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players as well as adults.

### Does Core Archery have ads?

Yes, the game description states it is 'Ad Sponsored' and completely free to play. Advertisements appear every few rounds and are noted as not too intrusive.

### Can I remove ads in Core Archery?

According to user reviews, there is an option to remove advertisements, though the reviewer had not felt the need to do so.

### How challenging are the levels in Core Archery?

The game features 9 levels with significant challenge. Scores of at least 50 with 12 arrows are required to unlock the next target, and the difficulty increases as you progress, making technique the deciding factor.

### Is Core Archery an offline game?

The provided data does not specify if Core Archery can be played offline. However, its focus on realistic simulation and scoring suggests it may require an internet connection for certain features or progress saving.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2.3 — 2015-11-23

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

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