# Legend of the Moon

> Retro action RPG focused on story progression over grinding, with offline play. (iPhone/iPad app by sungmin Lee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-of-the-moon/id1072463070 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [sungmin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072463069)
- Category: Games, Action, Role Playing
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 128 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 118 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-of-the-moon/id1072463070/reviews.md

## What is Legend of the Moon?

-Retro dungeon exploring action RPG

-For those who get sick and tired of endless and meaningless level up 
 we developed it so they can get nostalgic about the moment you held a controller to see the ending part when young.
 
-English-Japanese-Korean Language support

-There is no in-app payment system.

-Of course, we do not ask in-app payment.
 
-Data is not consumed during play.

-Saved data is stored in your phone. When you delete the game, it is deleted together. 

-If you use ‘Stab’ attack in [Game Tip] well, it will make you run the game more smoothly.

## Key features

- Retro dungeon exploring
- Action RPG gameplay
- Nostalgic experience
- English, Japanese, Korean support
- No in-app payments
- Offline play
- Local data storage

## What do users think of Legend of the Moon?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 No in-app purchases
- 👍 Old-school feel
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good for filling time
- 👍 Retro aesthetic
- 👍 No grinding required
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Well-made side-scroller
- 👍 Good for casual players
- 👍 High quality for price
- 👍 Engaging platformer
- 👍 Satisfying progression

**Cons**

- 🐛 Lag makes game unplayable
- 🐛 Translation errors
- 🐛 Predictable boss patterns
- 🐛 Seems impossible near the end
- 🐛 Short play time
- 🐛 Lacks content
- 🐛 Story and dialogue weak
- 🐛 Amateurish feel
- 🐛 Graphics issues (jerky animation, rendering)
- 🐛 Information panels too small
- 🐛 Disconnect from protagonist/plot
- 🐛 Poor English translation
- 🐛 NPCs sound robotic
- 🐛 Lack of tutorial

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game lags significantly after boss fight
- Jerky animation during scrolling
- Graphics rendering issues (glowing edges)
- Inconsistent art style between characters and background
- Vertically stretched look to elements
- Small, unreadable information panels
- Terrible animations

**Most requested features**

- More content
- Improved story
- Better NPC dialogue
- More challenging difficulty
- Sequel

## Recent user reviews (10 of 96)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-of-the-moon/id1072463070/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing! Def worth the $!!

*2025-07-02*

This is by far the best game i’ve purchased on the appstore and it’s cheap too!

### 1/5 — Lag makes it unplayable

*2025-06-27*

Reached the point in the game after beating a boss where the game lags so bad it's unplayable and nothing will fix it

### 5/5 — Worth the $$$ No IAP Needed

*2025-06-03*

Great game for the price, controls are smooth, pace and difficulty seem just right, so far so good and already worth more than the $1.99!!!!

### 1/5 — Update

*2025-05-21, version 1.0*

I am tired of updating,but in this no updating game ,you still need to update all the time.

### 5/5 — I recommend other people try this game

*2025-05-15*

This awesome game and keep up developers

### 5/5 — 10/10

*2023-02-24, version 1.0*

I enjoyed this game, nice job devs👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

### 5/5 — Legand of the moon

*2023-01-17, version 1.0*

Good game

### 4/5 — スマホの横スクアクションとしては良作。

*2022-05-24*

左右移動とジャンプ、アタックが基本操作で遊びやすい。所々気になる箇所はあるが値段にしては良いと思った。

### 5/5 — Simple fun

*2022-05-16*

Great little game to fill time while waiting for the bus, waiting for doc appointment, or waiting for your date to show up!

### 5/5 — good

*2022-05-14, version 1.0*

good game

## Frequently asked questions about Legend of the Moon

### What kind of game is Legend of the Moon?

Legend of the Moon is a retro-style action RPG that focuses on dungeon exploration and story progression. It aims to evoke nostalgia for classic console gaming experiences, emphasizing reaching the ending rather than endless leveling.

### Are there any in-app purchases or ads in this game?

No, there are no in-app payment systems or advertisements in Legend of the Moon. The game is designed to be a complete experience without any additional costs or interruptions during gameplay.

### Can I play this game offline?

Yes, you can play Legend of the Moon offline. Data is not consumed during play, and all saved data is stored locally on your phone. This allows for uninterrupted gameplay without needing an internet connection.

### What languages does the game support?

The game supports English, Japanese, and Korean languages. This allows a wider audience to enjoy the retro dungeon-exploring action RPG experience.

### Where is my save data stored?

Your saved game data is stored directly on your phone. Please note that if you delete the game from your device, the saved data will also be deleted along with it.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2016-01-27

No release notes.

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## More apps by sungmin Lee

- [Legend of the Moon2:Shooting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legend-of-the-moon2shooting/id1660578913)
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All apps by sungmin Lee: https://appshunter.io/developer/1072463069

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