# iA Iconic — Space Invaders Pixel Arcade

> Retro arcade shooter with icon monsters, bosses, and high-score challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Information Architects AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ia-iconic/id1101257181 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Information Architects AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/775737175)
- Category: Games, Graphics & Design, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ia-iconic/id1101257181/reviews.md

## What is iA Iconic?

Twenty dark levels of merciless color-drunk icon monster boss shooting. Highly addictive—don’t say we didn’t warn you.

- Classic arcade feel
- 20 levels, 20 bosses
- High-score ranking with Game Center 
- Electrifying soundtrack by Kiwi System

Note: Make sure you unmute your phone to hear the sound!

Navigation
- Steer the ship with the left thumb 
- Tilt the thumb slightly for slow adjustments
- Shoot by tapping with the right thumb

## Key features

- Classic arcade feel
- 20 levels
- 20 bosses
- High-score ranking
- Electrifying soundtrack
- Intuitive touch controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ia-iconic/id1101257181/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Arcade game with colorful graphics

*2025-05-04*

I’m the person that played that and it’s has colorful graphics. This game is so fun! That game was awesome! With colorful graphics. So exciting and colorful!

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2025-01-20*

This game is so exciting and fun to play! One of the games where I don’t find myself wanting physical buttons. In fact, the movement control is even better than having buttons.

One request: can you add an option to put movement on the right side and the trigger on the left? The way I’ve been playing is with an Apple Pencil in my right hand controlling the movement and my left hand on the trigger. Crossed hands is a little awkward.

Also, I think that a high score only registers when you lose the game, if you win, it doesn’t register your score.

Finally, there was one time when I died twice in less than a second because my debris took a hit.

This review is for version 1.1

### 5/5 — Jogo super estranho, porém bastante divertido!

*2024-09-07*

Rapaz, eu não sei muito bem como explicar esse jogo, ele é super simples mas passa uma Vibe de Polybius com Space Invaders junto com uma nostalgia da época do MS-DOS, Arcades e Macintosh. É bem zoado mas eu gostei demais dele, que bom que achei ele! Continue suportando o iOS 11/12 pois eu jogo ele no iPhone 5s e iPhone 11 (por sinal no iPhone 11 alguns ícones acabam ficando em baixo do notch, consertem isso!)

### 5/5 — Excellent game lovely to play a true classic…

*2024-02-07*

This is right up there with the original space invaders and more recently chillaxian which has a bit more to it like rescuing astronauts and picking up power ups along with boss levels and being able to save your last level - all features I wish this had. Otherwise it’s perfect visually and great soundtrack just needs an auto save really badly as gets to be a pain starting over every time. Still easily the best game I’ve had recently so am glad I came across it by chance…
👾👾👾👾👾

### 4/5 — Controls seem OK to me

*2023-11-18*

Then again, I was slaying games like this in the arcade 40 years ago before all of you were born. We didn’t have sissy control pads and different control setups. Just put a quarter in and blasted. I beat this on the first go.

### 4/5 — Nice

*2023-10-17*

Please fix controls so fast to move make it smother controls thanks.

### 5/5 — D'un article de blog à un shooter intense

*2023-04-12*

À la base, ce jeu avait été créé pour accompagner un article du blog des créateurs d'iA Writer. Ils abordaient le thème des icônes dans le design des interfaces utilisateurs : quand faut-il en mettre ? quand faut-il préférer du texte ?
De cette réflexion est né ce jeu sur l'élimination d'icônes. Fun et addictif, il sera vous faire passer quelques minutes bien sympathiques. Comme quoi, on peut lier l'utile à l'agréable !

### 1/5 — Maybe in another 6 years

*2023-04-01*

There will be a second, actually useable, control scheme.

### 3/5 — Cool game but needs work on controls

*2023-03-27*

Slick and looks nice. Would love to have relative touch controls like many shmups on iOS have.

**Developer response:** Thanks for taking time to share some feedback with us. ☺️

### 4/5 — Love It!

*2018-06-09*

This game takes me back to my wasted youth in arcades, and my wasted 30s in barcades.   The only thing I dislike is having to start from the beginning every time I start the app.

## Frequently asked questions about iA Iconic

### What is the gameplay like in iA Iconic?

iA Iconic offers a classic arcade shooter experience. Players steer a ship with their left thumb and shoot by tapping with their right thumb. The game features 20 levels with unique icon monster bosses to defeat.

### Does iA Iconic have multiplayer?

The provided information does not mention multiplayer functionality. iA Iconic focuses on a single-player experience with high-score rankings via Game Center.

### Can I play iA Iconic offline?

The description does not specify if iA Iconic supports offline play. However, features like Game Center high-score ranking suggest an internet connection may be required for full functionality.

### What devices is iA Iconic available on?

iA Iconic is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is iA Iconic updated?

The latest version is 1.1, last updated on March 26, 2023. This indicates it receives occasional updates, though the frequency is not detailed.

### What is the age rating for iA Iconic?

iA Iconic has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience.

### Does iA Iconic have ads?

No, iA Iconic does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without interruptions.

### What is the sound like in iA Iconic?

iA Iconic features an electrifying soundtrack by Kiwi System. Users are advised to unmute their phone to fully experience the game's audio.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1 — 2023-03-26

- Updated to run on all devices full-screen
- Updated colors to make everything look fresher and more intense
- Swipe anywhere on the left side of the screen to move the ship
- Tap anywehre on the right side of the screen to shoot
- Fixed issues with sound

### 1.0.1 — 2016-06-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Fixed glitch with GameCenter data reporting

### 1.0 — 2016-06-02

No release notes.

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