# Gleam of Fire Plus+ — Stylish Metroidvania Action!

> Stylish Metroidvania action platformer with retro arcade game inspiration. (iPhone/iPad app by Su Min Kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleam-of-fire-plus-plus/id1393739049 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Su Min Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261980025)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean
- Released: 2018-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleam-of-fire-plus-plus/id1393739049/reviews.md

## What is Gleam of Fire Plus+?

"Awesome and challenging adventure....it is a very good platformer and doesn’t need any fancy
gimmick to draw the player in.... I guarantee, you will not be disappointed if you download it."
-TouchArcade (9/10)

"The controls respond perfectly, it's possible to make combos in combat with different special skills.
On top of that the game is beautiful. We recommend in any case this pleasant surprise."  -iPhon.fr

"There's a level of polish to this game that I think really shouldn't be ignored." -Gameranx

"Glorious! In the world of 2D platformers today, I would have to place Gleam of Fire right up there. 
It takes you on a fantastic adventure which is both frustrating and additive. That's weird combination 
but all the craziness works. Easily recommend this game to anyone!" -MobileGameHunter


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▼▼▼▼GAME DESCRIPTION▼▼▼▼

Inspired by retro action arcade games, "Gleam of Fire" brings one of a kind action to your mobile.
Your mission is to bring the light to the dark world as the protector and last warrior of the light.

-▣- Gameplay -▣-

"Choose and Control your Battle!" 

Evade all types of attacks and enemies with awesome dash or just combo your way with the sword to find the deepest portal.
One of the coolest bow shooting effects in 2D platform games is at your finger tips. Gravitation changes as you charge arrow 
in the air to aim for that perfect shot through multiple enemies. Facing too much monsters at once? Freeze them all with the magic.

"Easy to pick up, Hard to master!"

As you progress through levels, you will gain the controls you need to overcome some of the craziest enemies, enemies, 
and more ENEMIES!  Bosses are also waiting for you at the end of each world.

"Game Experience"
Gleam of Fire is rendered in 60 FPS for that perfect crisp touch control over 30 handcrafted challenging levels.

-▣- Upgrades -▣-
Collect souls from enemies and lit the torches for more powerful upgrades.

-▣- MFi Controller Support -▣-
Take a step further into retro gaming with MFi Controller. 
Check in the options for key layout and turn on the gamepad support.

-▣- Language -▣-
Fully supports English and Korean.

-▣- Fullscreen -▣-
iPads fullscreen supported

## Key features

- 2D platforming adventure
- Sword and bow combat
- Magic abilities
- Character upgrades
- Challenging levels
- Boss battles
- MFi Controller support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Souls +100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Souls +300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Souls + 2000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Souls +25000 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gleam-of-fire-plus-plus/id1393739049/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Плохо

*2021-06-04*

Довольно отвратительное управление и игра в целом бестолковая

### 5/5 — wow

*2020-09-01, version 2.0.0*

i'm curious how this game doesn't have more reviews!! it's.... it's really good. 
the stages aren't just little bite-sized maps that'll take you 10-20 seconds to beat; ATM it has 30 ACTUAL levels with hidden secrets and he's pretty challenging fairly quickly. and not in an unfair way. every death i've had was caused because i screwed up, not because of any issues the game might have. 
the only negative things i can say about it is that the animations are a little stale and (as you can tell by the game's description) the English can be a little wonky, but you'll always be able to understand what's being said. Outside of that; the players inertia feels great, the weight of the character feels great, the controls (both joystick and directional buttons) feel great.... AND it has MFi support, the challenge is perfect, the level's layouts are thought through and definitely playtested to perfection.... there's plenty of enemies to learn attacks from, nice upgrades for your attacks and health (sword, arrow and magic/ice, as well as health and mana)... and, if there's enough sales i'm guessing, a 4th world in the works. though, even without it, the game is a good length. 
it's received plenty of great reviews online and, coming from someone who's played well over 100 platformers in the AppStore, this would fit nicely in the tier right under the best. the price-point is right, the size is right (even for me, someone with a 16GB phone!).....
if you're looking for a challenging new platformer and have played most of the top choices, i'd FULLY recommend checking out Gleam of Fire. 

thank you devs for what you've created!!!! i wish you nothing but the best and can't wait to see if you make more games in the future!!!

### 1/5 — 내돈 5천원 아깝네요

*2020-08-01*

조작감도 너무 구리고
죽으면 광고를 또 봐야 부활이 가능하다니 ...
최악입니다

### 5/5 — Игра хороша, но есть небольшой баг

*2019-12-21*

Есть неудобство в управлении - скорость переключения между действиями. Пока анимация удара или шага в одну сторону не прошла, другое действие сделать невозможно. 
Но в целом управление играбельное.

Игра хорошая, мне понравилась.

### 5/5 — One of my favorite games but

*2019-07-11, version 2.0.0*

This is one of the best pvp platform game I have ever played,but I was thinking of s sword/spell customization or even a character since I don’t always wanna stick with the same items.I really love this game and hoping for more updates too make the game for fun

### 4/5 — Adds in a paid game...

*2019-03-23, version 2.0.0*

Game is tough but very enjoyable.a good old fashioned platformer.  However when you die to continue from saved point you have to watch a 30 sec add or use your souls which are not in plentiful supply.  Tends to spoil a great game. Three stars because of adds.  Five stars without.           *update*.     Game crashes on boss level at the end . Please fix . Relegated to one star. Unable to finish game after a lot of hard work.                       Ok .will try your suggestions re crashing. Hope it works or you can fix it.   Great game otherwise...

### 5/5 — Outstanding indie gem

*2019-01-31, version 1.3.0*

In a world that is oversaturated with match 3 games laden with microtransactions, there’s this hidden gem. It’s a 2D action platformer that gets just about everything right: great aesthetics, beautiful music, tight controls, RPG-esque level up system, and a tough-as-nails difficulty that just ramps up as you go. Beware: this game won’t hold your hand- you better ‘git gud’ and fast. I think the only thing that I find underwhelming is the app icon; it looks a bit monotone and lacks the action that this title is packed with. 
As for controls, I’d love to have the option to re-map and re-size the buttons, but other than that, this game is amazing. 

Congrats to the developer for a very solid first game!

### 1/5 — 이게 왜 평가가 좋을까 의문..

*2018-12-04*

기대하고 받아봤더니 조작감 최악에 타격/피격 판정이나 느낌이 전혀 대작 느낌은 아닌데.. 천이백원이라 아깝진 않은데 딱히 하고싶지도 않아서 지웠음.

### 5/5 — Great platformer

*2018-11-11, version 1.3.0*

Yes this is a great platformer with awesome controls.
My suggestion is if it was possible to have the touchscreen controls disappear when an external controller is connected.
Also when dropping through a platform u have to swipe on the screen but Cart use the controller.Still a great game

### 5/5 — 굿

*2018-10-31*

앞으로도좋은게임 많이 만들어주세요
응원합니나~

## Frequently asked questions about Gleam of Fire Plus+

### What kind of game is Gleam of Fire Plus+?

Gleam of Fire Plus+ is a stylish 2D action platformer inspired by retro arcade games. Players take on the role of the last warrior of light, battling enemies and restoring light to a dark world through challenging gameplay and combat.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

The game features precise touch controls for combat, including sword combos and special skills. Players can evade attacks, use a bow with unique gravity-altering effects when charging shots, and employ magic to freeze enemies. Progression involves overcoming increasingly difficult enemies and bosses across handcrafted levels.

### How can I upgrade my character?

You can collect souls from defeated enemies and light torches throughout the game to acquire more powerful upgrades for your character. These upgrades will help you overcome tougher challenges and bosses.

### Is the game compatible with controllers?

Yes, Gleam of Fire Plus+ fully supports MFi controllers for a more retro gaming experience. You can check the in-game options to adjust key layouts and enable gamepad support.

### What is the monetization model for Gleam of Fire Plus+?

Gleam of Fire Plus+ is free to download and play, with in-app purchases available. The 'Plus+' version offers an ad-free experience, with only optional reward ads present.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-18

SDK Update / All IAP Removed

### 2.0.0 — 2019-02-08

World 1-1 stage remade from scratch
New Checkpoint System
Daily soul rewards added
Minor bug fixes
Additional soul purchase now available

### 1.3.0 — 2018-07-24

-Added Checkpoint System (optional).
-Cool New Icon & In-game illustration!

### 1.2.0 — 2018-07-15

-MFi Controller support (check in options).
-Reduced filesize->Under 150MB
-New and improved coded virtual joystick for precise controls.
-Improved swipe controls and overall virtual keys.
-Huge performance optimization(rebuilt tile system from the ground up).
-Fixed bugs: issues when sfx is off and few other minor.

### 1.0.8 — 2018-07-13

-MFi Controller support (check in options).
-New and improved coded virtual joystick for precise controls.
-Improved swipe controls and overall virtual keys.
-Huge performance optimization(rebuilt tile system from the ground up).
-Fixed bugs: issues when sfx is off and few other minor.

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All apps by Su Min Kim: https://appshunter.io/developer/1261980025

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