# Fairune

> Retro action-puzzler RPG to defeat a scourge using Spirit Icons. (iPhone/iPad app by Masakazu Yonehara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairune/id609432419 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.51/5 from 194 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2013-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairune/id609432419/reviews.md

## What is Fairune?

An action-puzzler RPG with a retro feel!
The scourge is back with a vengeance! Seal him off for good!
Collect the three Spirit Icons to lead the way to victory!

=== How to play ===

- Use the D-Pad to move and select items.
- Open the inventory window with the right button.
- The left button brings up the pause/save menu.

## Key features

- Retro action-puzzler RPG
- Defeat a returning scourge
- Collect Spirit Icons
- D-pad movement and item selection
- Inventory management
- Pause and save menu

## What do users think of Fairune?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Nostalgic and charming
- 🕹 Engaging puzzle-solving and exploration
- 💎 Unique and interesting gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🕹 Challenging and obtuse puzzles
- 🕹 Tedious grinding and leveling system
- 🎮 Frustrating controls and combat
- 🕰 Short overall length

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on title screen
- Graphical issues and visual glitches
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- Improved tutorial and guidance
- Expanded content and story
- Fairune 2 port to mobile
- More accessibility options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairune/id609432419/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Adult content virus ads

*2026-06-14, version 1.6.1*

I am bombarded with adult content virus ads ever since the recent update. Please remove these idiotic ads. Shame on you.

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-06-10, version 1.6.1*

Love it.

### 1/5 — Fix controls

*2024-01-01, version 1.5.1*

Keep hitting pause button. Level up system is crap fighting style is crap can be better. I mean its worse than sega and snes put together. At least it should be as good as snes.

### 5/5 — Nostalgia

*2023-07-30, version 1.5.1*

This game brings me back so many great memories for the 3DS! 😌😌 I remember playing this demo all the time! But now, I can finally play the full version on mobile!!😌😌

### 2/5 — Terrible port

*2023-04-30, version 1.5.1*

Fairune was always a great and fun game. But this port is abysmal. The menu hud looks absolutely atrocious, the menu hud glitches constantly, and almost all of the original pause menu graphics are yeeting out for a generic black screen. The PC and Switch ports are still worse than the 3DS version, but those are way better than this garbage.

### 5/5 — GET THIS NOW!!!

*2022-07-17, version 1.5.1*

OMG this game is insanely good and it’s FREE!!! I literally searched
“8 bit” and I seen it and it was amazing!!! The death thingy is kinda 
creepy though. 😰

### 5/5 — The gorpening

*2022-07-14, version 1.5.1*

Literally my favourite game ever

### 5/5 — One of the best games I have ever played

*2021-09-13, version 1.5.1*

The pixelated art style gives a really charming feel and looks to the game, not to mention the amazing RPG style gameplay ❤️🕹👾

### 5/5 — Love this !!!

*2021-05-30, version 1.5.1*

the graphics are so cute and the map is so fun to explore! 100% recommend

### 4/5 — More like Ys and a bit less than LoZ

*2021-01-28, version 1.5.1*

Why are there people comparing this to the Legend of Zelda. Yeah sure this game has puzzles like in LoZ but gameplay/battle system is more of Ys 1 and 2 as in order to attack you need to “bump into enemies.” But unlike Ys 1 and 2 you can’t angle your character to prevent damage to yourself. 

This game allow you to gain xp unlike LoZ to become stronger in similarity to Ys were you can become strong enough to not take any direct dmg, inflict instant kill, and not gain xp from lower tier enemies when bumping into them (been a hot minute since I played Ys 1 and 2 so correct me if I’m wrong).

Both LoZ and Ys are the same but different when it comes down to the battle system, xp gaining, weapon and armor tier, to name a few.

## Frequently asked questions about Fairune

### What kind of game is Fairune?

Fairune is an action-puzzler RPG with a distinct retro aesthetic. It combines elements of puzzle-solving and action gameplay within a role-playing game framework.

### What is the main objective of the game?

The primary goal is to defeat a returning scourge that threatens the land. Players must collect three Spirit Icons to achieve victory and seal away the evil.

### How do I control the character and interact with the game?

The game uses a D-pad for character movement and item selection. The right button opens the inventory window, and the left button accesses the pause/save menu.

### Is Fairune free to play or does it have in-app purchases?

Fairune is a paid application and does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a complete experience without additional costs.

### What platforms is Fairune available on?

While specific platform details are not provided in the description, the mention of a D-pad and typical mobile game structures suggests it is designed for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2026-06-09

Internal adjustments to advertising.

### 1.5.1 — 2018-11-30

- Fixed bugs.

### 1.5.0 — 2018-11-09

- Fixed for iOS12.

### 1.4.0 — 2017-11-26

- Fixed for iOS11.

### 1.3 — 2015-05-22

- Fixed bugs.

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