# Lightopus (Appxplore) > Arcade adventure game to rescue young creatures from monsters. (iPhone/iPad app by Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightopus-appxplore/id828230274 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) - Category: Games, Action, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.37/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 137 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2014-03-12 - Data updated: 2026-07-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightopus-appxplore/id828230274/reviews.md ## What is Lightopus (Appxplore)? All the Lightopuses in the Abyss were killed and their remaining young captured by the monsters of the Abyss. You are the only Lightopus alive, a species on the brink of extinction. Your mission is to rescue the young Lightopus and free them from the Abyss monsters' seal-zones. - Features - • Full HD devices support • Unique and intuitive control: Optional touch control or virtual joypad • Fun and addictive gameplay • Attractive graphics • Lively character movements with AI • Face various monster bosses with special powers • Checkpoint System • Leaderboards & Achievements Support • Original and attractive music - Reviews - G4's Knuckle Up- The Best Mobile Games “I’m going to go out on a limb and predict Lightopus will be a future Hall of Famer for the App Store.” 148Apps - Editor's Choice “This game is not to be missed by those looking for something new to enchant them on the iOS platform.” Touch Arcade - Beauty Through Motion “Every feature adds to a superb overall presentation that just works.” Pocket Gamer - Silver Award “This is innovative gaming at its finest, and whilst it's let down by a few niggles, they're not enough to spoil what is a fantastically enjoyable, highly playable arcade adventure.” AppTudes - Editor's Choice “Lightopus is a beautifully crafted game. The game looks great on retina display, and the gameplay is both unusual and addictive. If players are looking for a challenging yet simple game, Lightopus is worth checking out.” AppSpy - A Unique Experience “Lightopus is visually intriguing and aurally relaxing, as you swim around protecting your babies, and having them feed on your enemies. A unique experience.” If you face any technical issues on your device, we would appreciate it if you can contact us prior to writing a negative review. We will try to address the issue as soon as possible. For the latest news, updates, and events LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/appxplore Official http://www.appxplore.com Facebook http://www.facebook.com/appxplore Twitter http://twitter.com/appxplore ## Key features - Full HD devices support - Intuitive touch or virtual joypad controls - Fun and addictive gameplay - Attractive graphics and character movements - Face various monster bosses - Checkpoint system - Leaderboards & Achievements ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | | Stars Pack | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightopus-appxplore/id828230274/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love it forever *2023-02-05* My first mobile game! ### 3/5 — Ok game *2021-07-23, version 1.6.1* Ok game, graphics are nice but the constant twirling is making me dizzy. I loved Glowfish much more, it was more challenging and graphically much more stunning. ### 3/5 — Not bad, but... *2020-08-20, version 1.6.1* I remember it being higher quality, more relaxing, and overall a better game that this. ### 2/5 — Not worth getting *2020-07-21, version 1.6.1* Feels like a game made by a high schooler. Art style is nice but UI isn’t very good and textures are outdated. Biggest downside is the actually gameplay, all it is is turning around on a Petri dish and turning is the most infuriating part. ### 1/5 — Level 13 to hard *2019-10-06* This game is so hard that I couldn’t even get past level 13! It took me 65 times to defeat level 13. Now I’m on level fourteen and it’s still so hard the first time I tried I almost did it but the boss got its fat butt in the way and I died.👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤🤯 ### 5/5 — Lightopus *2019-07-02* I got this game when it first came out and absolutely loved it. I had to get it again when AppXplore re-released it under their own publishing. It's great that they were able to get out under from Bulkypix, as that publishing company NEVER let their developers updates get released, even after having them for months on end. It was a very good move for them, seeing as how the version that they released themselves is still alive and kicking after the 64bit update. Better yet, I can still install the game on my old iPhone 5 that's still running iOS 7 because they haven't bumped up the OS requirement past 6. Woo!!! Now, the game.... First off, it's beautiful! The graphics are absolutely fantastic. And there's no lag or frame skips at all. This was the case even on my old iPod 2, so of course it runs buttery smooth on any device people will be using these days. Secondly; the gameplay. It's simple enough for a child to play, but also challenging enough for veteran gamers. Picking up orbs and searching for stars to increase your score is quite the challenge when the enemies are factored in. And hoping you can snag enough stars to visit one or two of the bonus stages before you die and start from scratch will keep your heart pumping when a potentially game-ending boss is thrown into the mix. Third; the controls. They can be a little hard to get comfortable with at first, but once you do, they're fantastic. Personally, I like to hold my phone sideways (and the game adjusts the HUD so this can be done seamlessly) and use the virtual joystick with my left thumb. But you can also use the drag to move scheme where the lightopus follows your finger (which I think works better on a larger iPad screen) - though, I think it's harder to get the rotating attack method of protection to work playing this way, it's still totally possible. Lastly;; as said when I started writing this---AppXplore got the rights back to their own game and self-published it. They've made sure to not betray the trust of those of us who've bought this game twice as well as their new customers. They've also got quite the catalog of great games built up on mobile, so they (hopefully) won't be removing this game (or any of their others) anytime soon. They are also dedicated to fixing any issues that might arise, which is always a huge plus. They are one of the few developers I am very proud to support, as they've earned that respect (and kept it). So you don't have to worry about them doing you wrong. ### 5/5 — Beautiful Game! *2019-05-20* This game is so fluid with amazing graphics. It’s quite relaxing gliding through the environment. I love the way Lightopus moves, so effortless and graceful. I find by using my Apple Pencil, I have better control of my little guy. His tentacles are weapons, so it’s fun to keep spinning him around and around to eliminate the enemy chasing you. This game calms the mind and soul yet challenging:) ### 1/5 — Glowfish *2018-12-08, version 1.6.1* I miss the old game, it was more relaxing ### 5/5 — need improvement for iPhone x *2018-07-08* The screen resolution is not adaptable to the iPhone x, so i want u fix with an update please.....thank ### 5/5 — Amazing game *2018-06-19* A good update should be that there should be a upgrade chart and on the chart the upgrade are that you can upgrade on how many tentacles you can add and the other is that you can upgrade your Lightopus and have a different body an upgraded one and that should be the new update ## Frequently asked questions about Lightopus (Appxplore) ### What is Lightopus about? Lightopus is an arcade adventure game where you play as the last of your species, tasked with rescuing young creatures captured by monsters. You'll navigate through various zones, battle bosses, and aim to free your kind. ### What are the key features of Lightopus? The game features full HD device support, intuitive touch or virtual joypad controls, fun and addictive gameplay with attractive graphics, lively character movements, and challenging monster bosses. It also includes a checkpoint system and support for leaderboards and achievements. ### Is Lightopus free to play? The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core gameplay for free, with optional purchases available for additional content or enhancements. ### What devices is Lightopus compatible with? The game supports full HD devices, indicating it is designed for modern smartphones and tablets. Specific compatibility details for operating systems like iOS or Android would typically be found on the app store listing. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect from Lightopus? You can expect a fun and addictive arcade adventure experience. The gameplay involves navigating environments, rescuing young creatures, and battling various monster bosses with unique powers. The controls are designed to be intuitive, allowing for engaging action. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.1 — 2016-06-14 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bugs fixes ### 1.6.0 — 2016-05-26 Version 1.6.0 =========== - All new unlockable levels! - Now available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean - Improved performance & Compatibility - Achievements & leaderboards ### 1.5.5 — 2014-12-02 Fixed monster spawning issue ### 1.5.4 — 2014-11-07 - Optimized for iOS 8 - Updated for iPhone 6 ### 1.5.3 — 2014-04-07 Bug fixes Added More Games in Option Menu ## Apps similar to Lightopus (Appxplore) | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Darklings Season 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darklings-season-2/id943862111) | 3.0 (100) | Free | Games | | [Desert Worms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-worms/id1131690642) | 4.7 (27) | Free | Games | | [Tentacle Wars ™](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacle-wars/id1065786902) | 4.4 (6,980) | Free | Games | | [Evolution Simulator 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-simulator-2/id1434923488) | 3.0 (48) | Free | Games | | [Shadow Bug Rush](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-bug-rush/id1142228312) | 4.3 (98) | Free | Games | | [Tentacles - Enter the Mind](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacles-enter-the-mind/id1144422536) | 4.0 (164) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. 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