# Maximus - the Sword of Dawn — Arcade Fantasy Hack & Slasher > Arcade fantasy hack 'n slash ARPG with distinct heroes and unlockable content. (iPhone/iPad app by Mooff Games Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-the-sword-of-dawn/id627873426 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mooff Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/443087617) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 301 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 46 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2013-06-07 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-the-sword-of-dawn/id627873426/reviews.md ## What is Maximus? Maximus brings you high tempo ARPG action, inspired by the golden hack 'n slash era of arcade gaming. Exclusive to the App Store. An evil entity known as 'Mr.B' threatens to take over the world. Four heroes set out for justice: Julius Maximus the swashbuckler, whose mum got stomped by Bruticus the dragon. Bishop the archer, whose twin brother Raven was killed. Alyssa the spellsword, whose house got burned just after she paid off the mortgage... and Frank the destroyer, who fell into a cauldron of magic potion when he was a boy to become a beefcake of a warrior. Features - 4 distinctive heroes - Nice smooth controls - 16 unique maps, 15 unforgettable bosses. - 38 enemies (each with their own wife and kids to feed) - Random weapons, armor, pets & mounts - BOSS v BOSS (place your bets) - Survival Arena (endless waves) - Incredible atmospheric music & voice acting. - Retina Display universally for iPad 2+ & iPhone5 - Riding on owls and a bear that does a piledriver - GAME SIZE UNDER 50 MB This game does contain a few in-apps, but all content is unlockable through gameplay. Feel free to rate, share with others and drop us a comment, we read everything. ## Key features - 4 distinctive heroes - 16 unique maps - 15 unforgettable bosses - Random weapons, armor, pets & mounts - Survival Arena mode - Atmospheric music & voice acting ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Maximus 1,200,000 Gold Coins | $39.99 | one-time | | Maximus 20,000 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time | | Maximus 120,000 Gold Coins | $4.99 | one-time | | Maximus 400,000 Gold Coins | $14.99 | one-time | | Maximus 10 Continue | $0.99 | one-time | | Maximus 640,000 Gold Coins | $18.99 | one-time | | Maximus Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-the-sword-of-dawn/id627873426/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Terrible controls *2023-01-16, version 2.1* I don’t know why but it’s hard to face left when attacking, only wants to face right. Had to delete cause it was very annoying. Hopefully they could fix that. ### 5/5 — Spin off of castle crashes and I love it *2022-04-27, version 2.1* Honestly is just a super fun quick game that’s like the og cc game we all know and love. I’m having a blast and it’s not brain dead easy like %99 of all others mobile games. Well done boys. You out did yourselves ### 5/5 — Fix the upside down angle on iPhone 11 *2022-03-19, version 2.1* I have some trouble with I love the game they need to fix the upside down camera angle and and make the bosses and enemies a bit more easier and fix the controls because is the problem I’m having with game I love this game but they to these problems ### 5/5 — Great game *2022-02-20, version 2.1* Its just like castle crashers, i played this game years ago on an old iphone4 its still great and im much better at it now, its a quick play and dont complain about graphics, this game is not about graphics, its animated as it was meant to be and the game is actually about whooping a**!!!! ### 5/5 — I love this game *2022-02-13, version 2.1* I have had this game for about 3 months and I love it I constantly play it whenever I can. I have noticed a glitch that if you get hit at the same time you use the charge move or the + it might make you just lose the charge and not attack but that is unimportant because I still like this game. ### 4/5 — Wow *2021-03-07, version 2.1* I would just like to say (spoilers) I played through the whole game in ga,er mode and got the end it made me super mad after all that time and effort it was just a misunderstanding and then you call me crazy after I’m sad :( ### 5/5 — Terrible *2020-12-30, version 2.1* I only chose five stars for this to be noticed. You can’t hardly move and it is highly inappropriate for my nine year old so please don’t get this it’s not a good game. I used to play castle crashes on the ps3 but this is not like it at all! ### 4/5 — Decent game, Poor controls *2020-03-14, version 2.1* Found while searching games like Wonderblade. the movement controls were very inconsistent. ### 3/5 — Good but annoying *2019-10-20, version 2.0* This game is quite fun with fluent combat mechanics. However, the fact that you can’t just get points to spend on skills every level, is highly annoying. This is forcing me and other players to grind up tons of coins only to die again and grind more. The music doesn’t come out clean, I can literally hear static and distortion in all of it. You also have to pay real money to get grey swords to resurrect yourself, instead of just getting some with gold. ### 5/5 — Hey REALLY good game but a LOT like castle crashers but I don’t see mobile *2019-05-04, version 2.0* I love castle crashers so I got this game but you could make a tweak of new abilities ## Frequently asked questions about Maximus ### What kind of game is Maximus - the Sword of Dawn? Maximus is a high-tempo ARPG (Action Role-Playing Game) inspired by classic arcade hack 'n slash titles. It features fast-paced combat, a fantasy setting, and multiple playable characters. ### What are the key features of this game? The game offers four distinct heroes to play as, 16 unique maps to explore, and 15 challenging bosses to defeat. Players can also find random weapons, armor, pets, and mounts, and engage in a Survival Arena mode for endless waves of enemies. ### Is Maximus - the Sword of Dawn free to play? Yes, the game is free to download and play. While it does contain in-app purchases, all content can be unlocked through gameplay, meaning you can experience everything without spending money. ### What platforms is Maximus - the Sword of Dawn available on? This game is exclusively available on the App Store, meaning it is designed for iOS devices such as iPhone and iPad. It supports Retina Display for iPad 2+ and iPhone 5 and later models. ### What is the gameplay like in Maximus - the Sword of Dawn? Gameplay focuses on high-tempo ARPG action with smooth controls. Players will engage in hack 'n slash combat against numerous enemies and bosses, collect loot, and progress through various maps. The game also includes unique elements like riding on owls and bears. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1 — 2019-11-21 fixed iOS 13 scale issue on some devices ### 2.0 — 2018-01-03 iOS 11 compatibility ### 1.3.1 — 2013-07-23 v1.3.1 ------------------------------------------------------ - Coin Doubler added in shop ($1.99 permanent purchase). Once you buy it, it will last FOREVER, and applies to ALL CHARACTERS. You can restore purchases on your other devices (settings) to get it again, or click to buy it again in the shop and it won't charge you. If you want to support our game development this might be for you :) - Latency/lag improved - A + B button smoothness improved - Game balancing at the higher difficulty ------------------------------------------------- Future updates: We're working on some exciting stuff and we will let everyone know when we're closer to sharing more info ### 1.3 — 2013-07-14 v1.3 ------------------------------------------------------------ - Several crash/bugs/memory issues fixed - Added a bonus continue for players who beat the game. To claim your continues, click the little sign that says 'End' on the stage select and go through the ending to earn the continue - you can do this once each per character. - Smoother combo A+B buttons, they can be pressed together easier on iPads - Difficulty balance on Bearwolf (Stage 10) - Mr.B (Stage 14) decided to stop slacking, he's tougher than before, good luck! - Julius Awestrike buffed up with damage over ---------- Known issues: coin doubler cant be purchased (oops), wormulon stage acting weird on ipad 3 ### 1.2 — 2013-06-27 - minor bugs - game balance ## Apps similar to Maximus | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Smash Club](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-club/id1380617722) | 4.5 (235) | Free | Games | | [Snow Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-kids/id1445174224) | 3.7 (210) | Free | Games | | [Bloo Kid 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloo-kid-2/id807538352) | 4.3 (391) | Free | Games | | [Don't die in dungeons](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-die-in-dungeons/id1071022723) | 4.6 (667) | Free | Games | | [Hero Fighter X](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-fighter-x/id953435594) | 4.6 (330) | Free | Games | | [Toon Shooters 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toon-shooters-2/id1390979498) | 4.4 (47) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Mooff Games Ltd - [Bearalot - Bear Links](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearalot-bear-links/id494860972) - [Bearadise 2 - Big Bear Shuffle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearadise-2-big-bear-shuffle/id500641019) - [Toon Shooters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toon-shooters/id531282611) - [Bearable - Return to Candyland](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearable-return-to-candyland/id545955969) - [Blackmoor - Duberry's Quest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmoor-duberrys-quest/id828788777) All apps by Mooff Games Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/443087617 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*