# Dead End HD — Fight! Or maybe flight?! > Zombie survival game with unique spin-and-run controls and multiple weapons. (iPhone/iPad app by Randy O'Connor.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-end-hd/id449665764 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Randy O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/449665767) - Category: Games, Action, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 136 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-09-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-end-hd/id449665764/reviews.md ## What is Dead End HD? Try to control Harold's sanity, cause he just wants to run away! Hold the screen to make Harold spin and shoot the zombie hordes dumbly closing in. Let go and watch him run, ping-ponging around the screen. ______ "I have to doff my M-emblazoned cap to Dead End for having controls that made a mockery of my expectations of a twin-stick shooter."-4/5 Stars, 148apps.com "It boils down to killing zombies in a simple and satisfying way, and for that Dead End delivers admirably." -Appstorm.net "It's a perfect damn-so-close-just-one-more-go game." - TouchArcade forums "Clever control scheme" -SlideToPlay.com ______ Dead End is a challenging and strategic two-button game! Easy to try, difficult to master! How many times will you let Harold die before you master his fear? Perfect on the run. Run. Run!!! -6 different weapons each with their own strategies -5 different levels -Story and Endless modes -15 waves of increasingly hungry zombies -One or two-button control! -Leaderboards -Everything you want in a fun, violent zombie iPhone game! ## Key features - Spin and shoot zombies - Unique ping-pong movement - Six different weapons - Story and Endless modes - One or two-button control - Leaderboards ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-end-hd/id449665764/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Crashes every time *2019-06-11* I just saw that this game was now free with ads so I downloaded it. The first time I tried to open it it crashed immediately. The second time it got to the opening screen. Despite the game information saying it is compatible with my iPad it hasn’t opened to play yet sooo..... ### 5/5 — I am Harold *2013-01-27* At first I approached this at an entirely superficial level and enjoyed a fun, addictive game about zombies. Little did I know that I the mental rabbit hole I was tumbling down. Soon, every minute detail exploded with layers of meaning, laser guided arrows of truth shot directly into my brain stem. I have seen Harold and he is us! Fleeing helplessly in one blind direction until a guiding hand can, for a few brief, glorious seconds, allow us to transcend. To become whirling purveyors of death, of POWER! Destroy the zombies in this game and then destroy your life's zombies! The zombies of laziness, illiteracy, cruelty and greed. I am Harold, and with my Gatling gun of truth I can mow down the zombies of my life until all is flowers and bubbles. ### 5/5 — Simple to learn, highly addictive *2012-10-04* Very fun game! It's challenging but totally addictive. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2012-09-16* Horrible controls. Horrible sound fx. After the intro screen i knew it was down hill. ### 4/5 — Outrageous! *2012-09-08* Fun & a good way to kill a few spare minutes. Takes a while to master the controls. Need a larger variety of weapons with a larger capacity for ammo. How about extra life after so many zombie waves? ### 5/5 — Amazing game *2012-08-03* We're is iPad update bin waiting other wise amazing game ### 1/5 — I dont hate it... *2012-06-14* ...but its a strong dislike. I love arcade style shooters like these, but not this one. Im sure it gets better once you master the strange spin and shoot mechanics, but I'd so much rather improve my strategy in a slick game than struggle with frustrating controls. ### 4/5 — Fun *2012-03-30* Fun, but it takes a while to get used to the controls. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2012-03-30* Graphics, controls and gameplay are all terrible. Different isn't always good, ### 4/5 — Thank you for two button control *2012-03-24* I've had this game awhile now but rarely played it because of my difficulty with the controls. Very pleased with the update thanks!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Dead End HD ### What is the gameplay like in Dead End HD? Dead End HD features a unique control scheme where holding the screen makes Harold spin and shoot zombies, while letting go causes him to run and bounce around. The game offers both Story and Endless modes with 15 waves of zombies. ### Does Dead End HD have multiplayer? The description for Dead End HD does not mention any multiplayer features. It focuses on single-player gameplay with leaderboards to compete against others. ### Is Dead End HD free to play? Yes, Dead End HD is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, as indicated by the monetization model. ### What devices does Dead End HD support? Dead End HD is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 12 and up. ### How often is Dead End HD updated? The latest version of Dead End HD is 1.2.5, which was last updated on June 18, 2019. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years. ### What do reviews say about Dead End HD? Reviews highlight the game's clever and satisfying gameplay, with one review from 148apps.com giving it 4/5 stars and praising its unique controls. However, the current rating is 3.6 stars from 8 ratings. ### Can I play Dead End HD offline? The description for Dead End HD does not specify whether offline play is supported. However, the presence of leaderboards suggests an internet connection may be required for full functionality. ### What are the different weapons in Dead End HD? Dead End HD features six different weapons, each with its own unique strategies. These weapons are a key part of the game's challenging and strategic gameplay. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.5 — 2019-06-18 -Slimmed down the file size to be under the 200mb data limit. -Corrected a collision issue in the supermarket level ### 1.2 — 2019-06-02 -Support for new phones! -The game is now free with ads! (You can remove ads with an in-game purchase.) ### 1.1 — 2012-09-10 Now a Universal app!! -Additional level -Additional difficulty modes (Insane and Insane++) with new leaderboards -Retina iPad graphics -iCloud syncing of kills across your devices -Removed Crittercism feedback interface ### 1.05 — 2012-03-21 -3 new levels: Ruined Picnic, Supermarket, and Mars (to celebrate Waking Mars's release!) -2 new weapons: Exploding watermelon, croquet mallet, -Added an Endless mode to the game, in addition to the original Story mode -2-button or 1-button control now available -Removed OpenFeint, only uses GameCenter now -Tuned difficulty curve significantly since release and improved and cleaned up many elements of the core gameplay -Updated player feedback -Updated UI ### 1.0 — 2011-09-15 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Dead End HD | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Meteors, Asteroids, & Fireball](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteors-asteroids-and-fireball/id1349798626) | — | Free | Games | | [LifeGuard Rescue](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeguard-rescue/id1547949866) | — | Free | Games | | [Blade of Goddess](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blade-of-goddess/id892119864) | 4.8 (13) | Free | Games | | [Sky Troops](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-troops/id993485690) | 4.6 (5) | Free | Games | | [Moto Hill Jumper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moto-hill-jumper/id1264017492) | 4.3 (18) | Free | Games | | [Tornado Destroyer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tornado-destroyer/id1570024946) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Randy O'Connor - [Dead End TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-end-tv/id1119195791) All apps by Randy O'Connor: https://appshunter.io/developer/449665767 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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