# Manipulator! > Hack and slash game companion to a death-grind album. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter John Randol.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manipulator/id6451344813 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Peter John Randol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697641811) - Category: Games, Music, Action, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 573 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2023-11-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manipulator/id6451344813/reviews.md ## What is Manipulator!? The first grindcore video game? Manipulator! is the interactive hack and slash companion piece to the death-grind album Drawing Secret Circles by Manipulator.  Work your way through each brutal song (level) from the album as you battle a litany of baddies trying to keep you at bay.  Prepare your ears for some ridiculous blast beats, HM2 guitar sounds, hilarious samples and unhinged vocal passages (and even a hint of melody once or twice).  Manipulator! is a test of auditory and visual stamina. Can you survive to track 20? ## Key features - Hack and slash gameplay - Companion to a death-grind album - Battle through songs as levels - Auditory and visual stamina test - 20 tracks to survive ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Donate $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time | | Donate $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time | | Donate $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manipulator/id6451344813/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Dark and Eerie *2023-11-14, version 1.0* dark and eerie, this retro-style game effortlessly blends nostalgia with a dark aesthetic. The draped foes, snakes and swarming rats create a haunting atmosphere, while the vintage artwork adds a unique charm reminiscent of 80s gaming. With its captivating gameplay and spine-chilling design, this title successfully resurrects the spirit of classic gaming in a delightfully unsettling way! ### 5/5 — The music alone makes me want to keep playing *2023-11-11, version 1.0* Reminds me of the retro 8 bit handheld games I used to play as a kid, but if they were metal. The game itself is entertaining, hard to put down, but the music and the background art are what makes it addictive. ### 5/5 — You don’t want to go to hell….till now *2023-11-10, version 1.0* Great game, even better music! ### 5/5 — Great artwork! *2023-11-10, version 1.0* Thrilling game play!!! ### 5/5 — Superb Aesthetic *2023-11-04, version 1.0* The game is a killer throwback, great visuals, SFX and music. Very dope! ## Frequently asked questions about Manipulator! ### What is Manipulator!? Manipulator! is a hack and slash game designed as a companion to the death-grind album 'Drawing Secret Circles' by Manipulator. Players battle enemies through each song, which serves as a level. ### What kind of music is featured in Manipulator!? The game features death-grind music, including blast beats, HM2 guitar sounds, samples, and vocal passages. It's a test of auditory stamina as much as visual. ### How many levels are in Manipulator!? Manipulator! features 20 tracks from the album, each serving as a brutal song-level that players must survive. ### Is Manipulator! free to play? Yes, Manipulator! is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases. ### What devices does Manipulator! support? Manipulator! is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for Manipulator!? Manipulator! has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older players. ### When was Manipulator! last updated? The latest version of Manipulator! was released on November 3, 2023, shortly after its initial release on November 2, 2023. ### Does Manipulator! have ads? No, Manipulator! does not contain advertisements. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*