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Lowlander

Lowlander

by Flat Black Films

85 ratings
80 reviews
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⚔️ Adventure
👑 Role Playing
$1.99

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Released
January 1, 2015
Updated
October 9, 2016

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Flat Black Films
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Embark on a retro fantasy role-playing adventure reminiscent of early personal computer games. Explore a vast world, battle evil sorcerers, and rise in power, all with simple, one-handed controls. Experience a nostalgic journey with minimalist graphics and engaging gameplay.

✓One-handed retro RPG action
✓Approximately 8 hours of minimalist adventure
✓Explore a huge world and gain experience
✓Delve into dungeons for loot
✓Save and resume your game
✓Over 8 colors
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What users say about Lowlander

Reviews of Lowlander are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.8/5 from 85 App Store ratings. What users like most: great homage to Ultima, captures old-school RPG feel. Top complaints: occasional confusion at the start, tedious and unrewarding for some. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great homage to Ultima
  • 👍Captures old-school RPG feel
  • 👍Nostalgic experience
  • 👍Well-balanced gameplay
  • 👍Charming and challenging gameplay
  • 👍Streamlined and intuitive controls
  • 👍Open and interesting world
  • 👍Perfect balance of retro and modern
  • 👍No ads or pay-to-win
  • 👍Worth the price
  • 👍Addictive and deep gameplay
  • 👍Good for short play sessions
  • 👍Responsive developer

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional confusion at the start
  • 🐛Tedious and unrewarding for some
  • 🐛Dialogue and humor can be terrible
  • 🐛Some bugs reported
  • 🐛Torches disappearing from shops
  • 🐛Difficulty progressing due to specific mechanics
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What's New in Lowlander

1.2.3

October 9, 2016

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. - A SOUNDTRACK! Thanks to James Michael St. Claire for composing awesome music for Lowlander!

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Gem

Download it and never delete it. I have so many old games that even if purchased you can’t redownload. These two are in that basket. You never know.
BBkrenfro

How you remember Ultima II but better

Played a lot of Ultima II over my friends shoulder as a kid. Played a lot of Questron as well. This scratches that itch. So fun. Beat it this morning and immediately purchased the sequel. Played 19 hours.
DMDavid M Mitchell

Fun

Really fun little ultima esque game, had to look up a couple things to progress but overall was just a good experience
Kkizza_sm

Only $1.99?

I just defeated the final boss and immediately rushed here to buy the sequel. If that’s not a ringing endorsement then I don’t know what is. Seriously, I don’t even find most of the Ultima games fun (interesting but not fun). I had an incredible blast playing this. Like this is how I imagine an Ultima remake would look like for people who grew up after the Apple II was a thing.

Don’t think it over. Get this and let it waste like 10-12 hours of your life. It’s well worth it.
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MMoulinoski

Great game

If you are a fan of the early Ultimas, this game is for you! Love this game as well as the second one.
Rredlane65
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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Talking to Holly quest never clears

Bug

Dungeons got messed up (maps all showed up as revealed)

Bug

Auto-saving turned off unexpectedly

Bug

Minor glitches in shops when selling duplicate items

Bug

Holly unaware her brother was freed upon game completion

Bug

Torches disappear from shops

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FAQ

What kind of game is Lowlander?

Lowlander is a fantasy role-playing adventure game designed to evoke the feel of early personal computer RPGs. It features minimalist graphics, a retro aesthetic, and a story-driven adventure where players save the world from an evil sorceress.

What are the key features of Lowlander?

Key features include glorious one-handed retro RPG action, approximately 8 hours of minimalist adventure, the ability to explore a huge world, gain experience, delve into dungeons for loot, and save your game to resume later. It also boasts over 8 colors and realistic moving water.

How much does Lowlander cost?

Lowlander is a paid application. The description explicitly states 'no in-app purchases. buy once, own forever!', indicating a single purchase price for the full game.

What platforms is Lowlander available on?

While not explicitly stated in the description, the context of 'early days of personal computers' and 'mobile applications' suggests it is likely available on mobile platforms like iOS and Android, and potentially PC.

Who is Lowlander designed for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy retro-style RPGs and are looking for a nostalgic gaming experience. Its one-handed control scheme makes it accessible for those who prefer simpler, one-handed gameplay on their mobile devices.