# KendoDou?

> 3D physics-based kendo fighting game with single and two-player modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Franklin Chang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kendodou/id1544027798 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Franklin Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467299920)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kendodou/id1544027798/reviews.md

## What is KendoDou??

KendoDou? is a 1- or 2-player 3D kendo game that uses physics to model the sword and players. There are three zones that are available for attack: head, wrist, and body (these are called "men", "kote", and "dou" attacks in Japanese). There is a room for learning about these attacks as well as defending yourself. 

The 1-player room allows you to fight against the computer (you can change the level and the types of attacks that they use).  Pressing and dragging on the point of view screen will cause your sword (shinai) to rise and you can move it to defend yourself.  Raising it above your head will reveal target buttons for doing different attacks.  To do the attack, you need to drag down quickly to the target button and your attack will be initiated.  The “men” head button is in the center, and there is a “kote” button for each wrist.  The “dou” body button is revealed when your finger is in the top left or top right part of the screen.   If you hit the target with sufficient force, you will see its outline light up and you will hear your "kiai" scream. When that happens, you need to either move forward into (or backwards away from) your opponent to complete your attack and a win ("ippon") has been registered.  When you win, the judges raise a flag that corresponds to the small piece of cloth on the back of your player ("tasuki"). 

In the 2-player room, you can play against your friends. First connect both machines to the same wifi. Then one player selects player 1 and the other player selects player 2. Then both players should press the Bow button at the top left of the screen to start. The players will bow together and then once they are up, you can start. At the end of the match, player 1 can press the play button to reset the players on both machines. Then both players must press the Bow button to start the match. 

In Japanese, “kendo dou?” can mean “how about doing some kendo together?”(it is pronounced something like “kendo dough?”). “Dou” can also mean stomach/body or way (the “do” in kendo).

This game is still in development, so please leave comments in the reviews to help me improve this game.

## Key features

- 1 or 2-player 3D kendo simulation
- Physics-based sword and player modeling
- Three attack zones: head, wrist, body
- Learning and defense room
- AI opponent with adjustable difficulty
- Local Wi-Fi multiplayer mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kendodou/id1544027798/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 謎課金

*2025-12-28, version 1.3*

ゲームはおもろいです　でも初段行くのに課金必要かが気になる

### 5/5 — 追加して欲しいあと質問

*2025-10-11, version 1.3*

できれば突き技も追加して欲しいです！あと、初段に上がる時にロック解除があると思うんですけどどうやってやればいいですか？教えて頂けたら幸いです！
ゲーム自体はめちゃくちゃ楽しいです！

### 1/5 — あんまし

*2025-07-17, version 1.3*

鍔迫り合いとか間合いとか全然ちゃんとできてないからイライラする。好きじゃない💦

### 5/5 — 神が神のゲーム

*2025-06-27, version 1.3*

楽しすぎて受験生だがやめられない
剣道している人もしてない人も楽しめる神ゲー
絶対オススメ

### 1/5 — 技が入らない

*2025-03-05, version 1.3*

面など打っても入らないし2級取るのがむずすぎるのでちゃんといろんな技を入れて欲しい

### 1/5 — チャンバラ

*2024-09-27, version 1.3*

操作がしにくくてチャンバラにしか見えない

### 1/5 — くぞゲー

*2024-09-21, version 1.3*

当たってるのに当たってない判定になるのがおもんない

### 4/5 — もっと改善したらもっとおもしろくなる

*2024-08-28, version 1.3*

剣道部なので剣道のゲームがしてみたいなと思って入れました
不満な点をかきます

連続技がない。コテ面など

竹刀を払ったりして崩せない

鍔迫り合いからの引き面が入りにくくてイライラする

初段から課金らしい（1級で一勝したらここからは1000円はらってロック解除しないと初段にはなれない的なことがかかれてた）

突きもしてみたい！！（願望）

普通に剣道の遠征に行ってる途中とかにやるのがオススメです
面白いです。
頑張ってください

### 5/5 — 最高だぜbrother‼️

*2024-08-13, version 1.3*

とてつもなく楽しいぜ‼️このゲームのおかげで剣道がもっと楽しく感じるくらいだぜ
このゲームがもっと世界に広がることによって剣道がもっと広まり、このゲームは剣道界頂点のゲームとなるだろう😎
これからのこのゲームに私は期待している👍

### 5/5 — なんなんだこれは

*2024-08-13, version 1.3*

私は産まれてこんなに楽しいと思ったゲームはありませんこのゲームはきっとどんなゲームよりも価値のあるゲームです こんなに素晴らしいゲームを作ってくれた人に 感謝してもしきれません どうか世界中の人がこのゲームを知るのを祈っています

## Frequently asked questions about KendoDou?

### What is KendoDou? all about?

KendoDou? is a 3D game that simulates kendo, a Japanese martial art. It uses physics to model sword and player interactions, allowing you to practice attacks and defense. You can play against a computer opponent or a friend over local Wi-Fi.

### How do I attack in KendoDou?

To attack, you first raise your sword by pressing and dragging on the view screen. Raising it above your head reveals target buttons for different attacks. You then drag down quickly to a target button to initiate the attack. Successful hits with sufficient force can lead to a win.

### Is KendoDou? free to play?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or features for users who wish to enhance their experience.

### How do I play with a friend in KendoDou?

To play with a friend, both devices need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. One player selects Player 1 and the other selects Player 2. Both players then press the 'Bow' button to start the match. After a match, Player 1 can press the 'play' button to reset and start a new round.

### What are the attack zones in KendoDou?

There are three primary zones for attack: the head ('men'), the wrist ('kote'), and the body ('dou'). Successfully hitting these zones with enough force is crucial for scoring points and winning matches.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2022-03-09

1) Improved opponent AI
2) Add 1-3 dan ranks 
3) Fixed bug where 1 kyu achievement was not awarded.
4) Mechanics of shinai movement have been improved
5) Added new leaderboard for number of wins at dan and kyu levels
6) Various bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2022-03-08

1) Improved opponent AI
2) Add 1-3 dan ranks 
3) Fixed bug where 1 kyu achievement was not awarded.
4) Mechanics of shinai movement have been improved
5) Added new leaderboard for number of wins at dan and kyu levels

### 1.1 — 2021-10-30

Problems with scoring have been fixed

### 1.0 — 2021-10-27

1) Movement is faster
2) Scoring is sensitive to your accuracy within a level.
3) Two-player will not go to sleep and break the connection.

### 0.9 — 2021-10-19

Added tournament room where you can compare your scores with others on Game Center

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