# FOTONICA — Stylish First-Person Running

> First-person arcade game focused on speed, precision running, and stylish visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Santa Ragione s.r.l..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fotonica/id871197819 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Santa Ragione s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/462796287)
- Category: Games, Music, Action, Casual
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 190 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 197 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2014-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fotonica/id871197819/reviews.md

## What is FOTONICA?

Ever wondered what running at 140mph feels like? FOTONICA is a first-person game about the thrill of speed and traveling flawlessly through complex environments. 

One-handed controls: hold your finger down to run, release to jump, hold in mid-air to dive and land.

FOTONICA is simple, but is not easy: it follows a tradition of arcade games that are easy to pick up and almost impossible to master. A multi-layered level design across eight different tracks, together with a procedural endless mode make for a game that is incredibly deep. Think you can outrun your friends? Try the split-screen versus challenges. 

The visuals are a treat for the nostalgic player but also for those hungry for new aesthetics. Every pixel is drawn to convey the maximum sense of speed, an exhilarating journey through light and void.

- 8 Levels to explore and master.
- Plus 3 different endless levels to compete for high-scores.
- Two-player split-screen multiplayer mode on the same device!
- 18 Achievements to unlock plus game stats. 
- Online rankings.
- Beautiful, smooth, and unique vector-style graphics.
- Electronic music by Michael Manning, Nicolò Sala, and legendary composer Baiyon.
- 2 Difficulty settings to let you play an even faster version of FOTONICA.
- Play in landscape or portrait mode.
- No ads, no in-app purchases.
- Record and share replays of your best runs.

-OTHER REVIEWS-
POCKET GAMER - "As good as competitive, hold-your-breath-every-second, first-person racing gets"
Chris Priestman, pocketgamer.co.uk

"EUROGAMER - 8/10 “Usain Bolt trapped in a feverish Tron daydream”
Kristan Reed, eurogamer.net  "

"GAMEPRO - 5/5  “This one button game has a lot more mileage than you might expect” 
Nathan Meunier, gamepro.com "

"THE CREATORS PROJECT - “A veritable black hole to lose yourself in” 
Emerson Rosenthal, thecreatorsproject.com "

"ARS TECHNICA - “Striking and instantly impressive”
Ben Kuchera, arstechnica.com"

"ROCK, PAPER, SHOTGUN - “It’s a remarkable game, and unlike anything else I’ve played” 
John Walker, rockpapershotgun.com "

-AWARDS-
“Fantastic Arcade Spotlight Game 2014”
“EuroGamer Expo Selection”
“54th Biennale of Art in Venice Selection”

** FOTONICA is designed for iPhone 4 and above. It is NOT compatible with iPod Touch 4th Generation.

## Key features

- First-person running gameplay
- One-handed controls
- 8 distinct levels
- Procedural endless mode
- Split-screen multiplayer
- Unlockable achievements
- Online leaderboards

## What do users think of FOTONICA?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Beautifully crafted game
- 👍 Unique and captivating gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and aesthetics
- 🎶 Relaxing and immersive soundtrack

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Music not working on some devices
- 🖥️ Lack of support for newer devices and screen sizes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Music cutting out during gameplay
- Jumping and controls not responsive at times
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content
- Multiplayer or online features
- Customization options
- VR support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 190)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fotonica/id871197819/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I love this game but

*2026-02-11*

Can you please, please do something to fix the music on current iPhones? The music and SFX are no longer working as of current

### 5/5 — Jeu sublime

*2025-07-04*

J’aime beaucoup ce jeu dommage qu’il n’y ai pas eu de nouvelles après tant d’années, en tous cas j’ai passé de bonne heures a y jouer merci beaucoup au développeurs!

### 5/5 — トリップ系ランゲーム

*2024-01-21*

すごいゲームです。ランゲームでここまで没入感を感じるゲームはありませんでした。ジャンプの踏み切りは早めがいいというコツを掴めず足踏みしてましたが、わかってくれば加速、急下降と素晴らしい音楽・演出の中で何度も挑むのが楽しいです。ただそれでも結構難しい。難しくても楽しい。
主観視点のシンプルなランゲームですがこれは特別。好みの分かれるセンスかもしれませんが、アクションが好きなら試してみてほしい。ジャンプ時の浮遊感、加速し続けた時の視界が黄金に見える演出など、とにかく走って気持ちよくなれる。この高揚感はクセになる。

### 5/5 — Цвет

*2023-12-09*

Игра супер, но очень не вписывается жёлтый свет, а так игра супер! Только цена большевата.

### 5/5 — Beautifully crafted running game

*2022-06-13*

Not overly complicated which actually adds to its charm and game value. Perfect for its genre.

### 1/5 — annoyed

*2021-07-10*

too difficult

### 2/5 — Needs support for new iPad screen.

*2020-12-04, version 1.2*

As per title - this is a great game but really needs updating to be playable on new iPad Pro 2020 without black borders around the display. Please update it if possible.

### 4/5 — teuer für ein handy spiel aber

*2020-02-22*

echt gut. sogar splitscreen möglich.

### 5/5 — The best mobile game I’ve ever played

*2020-01-25*

I first found this game when the Ouya was new, and from the point of view of someone who can never find a good mobile game to play, I’ve bought this on at least 3 different platforms, and should it eventually reach console, I’ll most likely buy it there too. I don’t know what it is about this game that is so addicting, but the ‘70s score-centered type of gameplay, combined with the high speeds you’d only experience drifting the touges of Mt. Akina, while still keeping the aesthetic of the game very simple yet very informative of what is happening around you... it’s something I have yet to experience through any medium. This game is a blessing, yet a curse - a reminder of what no other game has ever strived to achieve and probably never will again.

### 5/5 — Neat

*2019-08-12, version 1.2*

‘Tis great but challenging I LOVE IT I was searching the millions of thousands of games on iOS I was looking for something like this it’s not just for adults anyone can try this but ‘tis not free

## Frequently asked questions about FOTONICA

### What is FOTONICA?

FOTONICA is a first-person arcade game that focuses on the thrill of high-speed running through challenging environments. It features simple one-handed controls that are easy to learn but difficult to master, offering deep gameplay across multiple levels and modes.

### What are the key features of FOTONICA?

Key features include 8 distinct levels, a procedural endless mode for high-score competition, a two-player split-screen multiplayer mode, 18 unlockable achievements, online rankings, and unique vector-style graphics with an electronic soundtrack. It also offers two difficulty settings and supports both landscape and portrait modes.

### How much does FOTONICA cost?

FOTONICA is a paid application. The description explicitly states 'No ads, no in-app purchases,' indicating a one-time purchase for the full game experience.

### What devices is FOTONICA compatible with?

FOTONICA is designed for iPhone 4 and above. It is specifically noted as NOT compatible with iPod Touch 4th Generation. It supports both landscape and portrait orientations.

### What is the gameplay like in FOTONICA?

The gameplay revolves around maintaining speed and navigating complex environments. Players hold a finger down to run, release to jump, and hold in mid-air to dive. The game is designed to be easy to pick up but challenging to master, with layered level design and an emphasis on flawless execution.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-10-04

iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max support and minor fixes.

### 1.1.9 — 2016-09-10

Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.1.8 — 2016-08-31

Minor Fixes

### 1.1.7 — 2015-10-30

Music bug fix + 64 bit support.

### 1.1.6 — 2015-02-12

Optimizations and bug fixes.

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