# Gorillas

> Turn-based artillery game with banana projectiles and wind physics. (iPhone/iPad app by Maarten Billemont.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorillas/id302275459 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maarten Billemont](https://appshunter.io/developer/302275462)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-01-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorillas/id302275459/reviews.md

## What is Gorillas?

Gorillas is a turn-based artillery-style game where the objective is to blast your opponent away using carefully touch-aimed bananas.

With a single touch of the display you determine the direction and speed of your banana's throw. Don't forget to take the wind into account!

Gorillas is now Game Center-enabled, allowing you to face your friends or random challengers at any time.

This is a port of the original DOS game to the iOS platform, enhanced with all the goodness iOS has to offer.


FEATURES: 
● A classic feel coated with iOS goodness.
● Play against the AI, your friends, or both.
● Configurable or dynamically adjusted difficulty.
● A range of different world themes to play in.
● Various captivating game modes:
- Boot Camp: Train your aim.
- Classic: Play a quick match.
- Dynamic: Make the most awesome kill shots.
- Team: Team up with friends against the AIs. 
- Last Man Standing: Stay alive the longest.
● Wind and weather effects, such as rain and snow.
● A range of excellent retro remixes.
● Sound effects, vibration and shaking.
● Camera action and game field zooming.
● Slow motion kill shot replays.
● Fully Open Source (JRL).


For more information and a demonstration of the gameplay, check out:
http://gorillas.lyndir.com 

For any great ideas or valuable feedback: 
gorillas@lyndir.com 

Thanks for checking out Gorillas and letting us and your friends know what you think!

## Key features

- Turn-based artillery combat
- Touch-aimed banana throws
- Wind and weather effects
- Play against AI or friends
- Multiple game modes
- Slow motion kill replays
- Retro music remixes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorillas/id302275459/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad

*2023-09-21, version 1.6.1*

This app no longer works on iOS 16. Update this app. Heavy glitches and very annoying crashes.

### 5/5 — Needs an update

*2023-08-16, version 1.6.1*

Please update it to support the latest ios

### 5/5 — Please update? I love this game!

*2022-04-25, version 1.6.1*

This game is simple and addictive.  My fave from 80s.

### 5/5 — Update bitte 🙏

*2020-11-24, version 1.6.1*

Leider läuft das Game nur noch auf meinem alten IPad.
Würde das Spiel gerne unter IOS14 spielen können.
Bitte macht was.

### 1/5 — Please update!!!!

*2019-05-19, version 1.6.1*

I played this game on weekends with my Dad as a child. It brings back fond memories of those days. Please update so we can play it again.

### 4/5 — Such a good game BUT:

*2019-02-13, version 1.6.1*

Brilliant really fun but can’t play on my new iPad. Doesn’t work with iOS 10 above ☹️

### 1/5 — If you like the original, you won't like this

*2017-12-22, version 1.6.1*

Doesn't let you type in values or support network play. What good is this game if you can only play against AI or share a device...?

### 1/5 — iOS 11

*2017-11-07, version 1.6.1*

No funciona

### 4/5 — Awesome flashback

*2017-05-08, version 1.6.1*

This does bring back memories. But I do miss being able to add in my own calculations.
Thanks

### 5/5 — Un tuffo nel passato

*2015-10-10, version 1.6.1*

Un giochino che chi programmava in qbasic se lo ricorda bene, una vera emozione giocarci ancora dopo anni

## Frequently asked questions about Gorillas

### What is Gorillas?

Gorillas is a turn-based artillery-style game where players aim and launch bananas at opponents. It features physics-based aiming, taking wind and weather into account, and offers various game modes for single-player or multiplayer fun.

### How do I play Gorillas?

You play by touching the screen to determine the direction and speed of your banana's throw. You must consider wind and weather conditions to hit your opponent. The game includes training modes and different challenges to hone your aiming skills.

### Is Gorillas free to play?

Yes, Gorillas is a free game. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience.

### Can I play Gorillas with friends?

Yes, Gorillas is Game Center-enabled, allowing you to play against your friends or random challengers. You can also play against the AI or team up with friends against AIs in specific game modes.

### What are the different game modes in Gorillas?

Gorillas offers several captivating game modes including Boot Camp for training, Classic for quick matches, Dynamic for kill shots, Team for cooperative play against AIs, and Last Man Standing for survival.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2014-05-28

Removed analytics and added a link to http://thanks.lhunath.com

### 1.6.0 — 2014-02-01

Improved performance.
Improved compatibility with iOS 7.
Resolved some reliability issues.
Added Love Lyndir campaign: Gorillas is now both Open Source and Free for everyone.

### 1.5.0 — 2012-06-27

Major:
● Native iPad support.
● Better quality and higher resolution artwork.
● Better retina-display support.
● Upgraded drawing code to OpenGL/ES 2.0.
● Stability improvements that resolve game crashes experienced on certain devices/configurations.

Minor:
● Updates for iOS 5 compatibility.
● Significantly improved problem handling.

### 1.4.0 — 2011-08-29

Major:
● Added Game Center support for networked multiplayer and leaderboards.
● Merged most of the menu system into one big fancier main menu.
● High-resolution artwork for iPhone 4 and iPad in 2x mode.
● Improved graphics of weather.
● The city now extends in the background.

Minor:
● Many bugs fixed.
● Back-end strongly rewritten to be more optimal and reliable.
● More reliable game field zooming (by pinching).
● Removed auto-zoom on holding aim at the top of the screen.
● Made the AI somewhat more realistic.
● Support for PlayHaven.

### 1.3.1 — 2009-09-09

MAIN FEATURES:
● Fixes graphical bugs exhibited on the iPhone 3GS only.

MISC CHANGES:
● Internal restructuring.
● Minor Arabic language fixes.

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