# HoPiKo — Lightning-Fast Platform Action > Intense speed run platformer with twitch-based gameplay and retro chiptune soundtrack. (iPhone/iPad app by Laser Dog Games Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopiko/id969961138 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Laser Dog Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/600112610) - Category: Games, Action, Casual - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 3.80/5 from 63 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 91 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-09-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopiko/id969961138/reviews.md ## What is HoPiKo? The evil Nanobyte virus is out, gaming is over... It’s time to hook up your power gloves and save your HoPiKo brothers! HoPiKo is an intense speed run platformer where you get to save gaming. Jump from platform to platform avoiding death, exploiting shortcuts and ripping through 100s of hand-crafted levels, each one dropped into a 5-stage mini run designed to break your mind! Compete to be the fastest in the world with time based scores, level pars and collectable retro consoles opening unique bonus runs. - Fast and brutal twitch-based gameplay - Awesome chiptune soundtrack written and composed on authentic hardware - Uses every ounce of your muscle memory - Unique touch screen controls, not a d-pad in sight - Integrated Game Centre scoreboards and loads of unique achievements HoPiKo is a universal game app, compatible with most iPhone and iPad models. For best performance we recommend iPhone 5 or later. ## Key features - Speed run platformer gameplay - Hundreds of hand-crafted levels - Time-based global leaderboards - Collectable retro consoles for bonus runs - Unique touch screen controls - Chiptune soundtrack ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopiko/id969961138/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Too intense for me *2022-05-08, version 1.1* But if you’re into crazy difficult games that make you want to smash your phone when you almost make it to the end of a level and then make a stupid move and lose, then you’ll probably like this game. ### 5/5 — GREAT GAME! *2020-06-18, version 1.1* ! No problems, nothing. VERY FUN!!!! ### 5/5 — Absolute quality hardcore game *2018-09-16, version 1.0.8* A true hardcore game, I’m hooked, can’t stop playing, LOVE and hate it at the same time, lol. Classic music too. Not for the light hearted. True hardcore game, tons of levels, hours of play. Super! I’m now a Laser Dog fan. ### 5/5 — HoPiko *2018-03-10, version 1.0.7* HoPiko is one of my favorite games. Not only is it super addicting, but the levels are masterfully crafter, the music is top-notch, and the graphics are superb. And, thankfully, thankfully no ads, because ads ruin every game that they touch! ### 5/5 — Love this game but won’t work on my iPhone X *2018-02-27, version 1.0.7* I’ve played this game for a long time on my 6s and I’ve recently upgraded to the iPhone X every time I try to load the game it goes to the screen where it tells you to play with headphones then goes to a black screen and just stays like that. ### 4/5 — Classic Music *2018-02-04, version 1.0.7* Although this game is very fast paced and very fun, you can’t deny the fact the game is even more fun when there’s that background epic music playing. With the recent update the music had a remastered version, though I enjoy the new songs, I would like to see a setting where you can select classic music. Despite my complain, This game is very unique indeed and it’s so much fun to play in almost everywhere. I sure hope I get to select classic music once again because these songs hold a special place in my gaming. ### 1/5 — Blank screen only *2018-02-03, version 1.0.7* Bought to play on a long plane ride. Instead it gets stuck on a black screen. Not sure what the deal is. iPhone 6 **Developer response:** So sorry about this. We've just updated the game to fix this issue. Thanks for playing :) ### 3/5 — Dang *2017-10-10, version 1.0.6* A friend showed me this game and how fun he thought it was, I too thought it was a great game. Unfortunately, I for some reason cannot download it AT ALL on my own device. ### 2/5 — Fun, but too frenetic *2017-01-14, version 1.0.5* The concept is good and the game is fun to play, but the difficulty ramp is way too steep from stage 1 to stage 2. Case in point, the first couple jumps in 2-1 are borderline impossible, and there are still 4 levels after that. Secondly, there are still too many screen flashes when the "screen flashes" setting is turned off. It's especially bad when you have to restart levels so frequently because of the difficulty. Third, having to beat 5 levels in a row to advance is fine on easier stages, but gets old very quickly in stage 2 when the difficulty spikes. So much of the game relies on precise timing and muscle memory, but it's unnecessarily hard to practice later levels in a set when it takes so many tries just to reach them between runs. A practice mode would solve this problem, allowing players to become good at levels individually, but still requiring all 5 to be completed in one go to advance. Ultimately it still has a lot of potential, but slowing it down over all would broaden the audience. The levels are complicated enough to still be difficult while not requiring absolute perfection just to advance. Unfortunately, the extreme difficulty and nauseating screen flashes hold back what could be a great title. ### 5/5 — Amazing Game *2016-10-17, version 1.0.5* I love this game and think it is at it's fullest potential. If you saw comments saying that the levels in stage 2 were hard I beat them and I'm not a extremely good gamer. And if you think stage 2 was hard I'm on stage 3 and it has a flying virus that chases you! There are 5 worlds and 2 bonus levels for each world. Each world has 10 levels, each level has 5 stages. If you die in the middle of a level you will be sent back to stage 1 of that level. I love this game and highly recommend it. ## Frequently asked questions about HoPiKo ### What is HoPiKo? HoPiKo is an intense speed run platformer game where players must save gaming from the evil Nanobyte virus. It features hundreds of hand-crafted levels designed for fast-paced, twitch-based gameplay. ### What are the key features of HoPiKo? Key features include fast and brutal twitch-based gameplay, a unique chiptune soundtrack, unique touch screen controls, integrated Game Centre scoreboards, and collectable retro consoles that unlock bonus runs. ### How much does HoPiKo cost? HoPiKo is a paid application. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What devices is HoPiKo compatible with? HoPiKo is a universal game app compatible with most iPhone and iPad models. For best performance, it is recommended to use an iPhone 5 or later. ### What is the main goal in HoPiKo? The main goal is to save gaming by defeating the Nanobyte virus. This is achieved by completing hundreds of levels as quickly as possible, competing on global leaderboards, and mastering the game's challenging platforming mechanics. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1 — 2020-03-25 - Device compatibility - New "assist" settings ### 1.0.8 — 2018-05-08 - iPhone X support - New & remastered music ### 1.0.7 — 2018-01-09 - iPhone X support - New & remastered music ### 1.0.6 — 2017-09-12 Device Compatibility ### 1.0.5 — 2016-02-22 - iCloud data sync - Bug fixes - Game balancing ## Apps similar to HoPiKo | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Space War GS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-war-gs/id363486833) | 3.3 (51) | $1.99 | Games | | [Ocmo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocmo/id1096895720) | 4.6 (338) | $0.99 | Games | | [Wildwood: Graveyard Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildwood-graveyard-defense/id1482578488) | 4.4 (65) | Free | Games | | [The Firm](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-firm/id883108531) | 4.2 (18) | Free | Games | | [Glopy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glopy/id1282127452) | 4.0 (28) | $2.99 | Games | | [Dare the Monkey: Deluxe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-the-monkey-deluxe/id1435648738) | 4.8 (279) | $4.99 | Games | ## More apps by Laser Dog Games Ltd. - [PUK](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puk/id600112527) - [PKTBALL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pktball/id816283225) - [ALONE...](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alone/id848515450) - [Don't Grind](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-grind/id1155162058) - [Catchee](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchee/id1396501617) All apps by Laser Dog Games Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/600112610 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*