# MechWings \| The Phoenix Rises — Classic Phoenix Arcade Shooter

> Retro arcade shooter with 80s inspired gameplay and 16-bit graphics. (iPhone/iPad app by RI Productions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechwings-the-phoenix-rises/id1241901579 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RI Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/779924684)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.36/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechwings-the-phoenix-rises/id1241901579/reviews.md

## What is MechWings | The Phoenix Rises?

A love letter to the arcade classics of the Eighties. Pilot your ship through multiples waves of mechanical Hawks and larger Phoenix class enemies.

Ultimately you have to use all your skill to destroy the alien Phoenix Mother-Brain.

In typical arcade fashion you then have to do it all again - only this time it will be tougher!

Features

+ Fluid Arcade Action
+ Beautiful 3D Cabinet Surround
+ 3 Distinct Waves of Enemies
+ CRT & Scanline Filter Options
+ Game-pad Support
+ Highly Configurable Views & Controls
+ Glorious 16-Bit Style Graphics
+ Pro Version includes 8-Bit GFX & SFX
+ No In-game Ads
+ It's Free!

## Key features

- Fluid arcade action
- 3 distinct enemy waves
- CRT & scanline filters
- Game-pad support
- Configurable views & controls
- 16-bit style graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MechWings Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechwings-the-phoenix-rises/id1241901579/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2024-12-02, version 1.0.3*

Amazing game and free - just like the original 10/10

### 5/5 — Pretty unplayable on ipad without a gaming controller

*2024-04-09, version 1.0.3*

Gameplay is excellent, 5 stars worthy as it sweeps ya back to childhood arcade days BUT as a grown adult, your hands cannot spend longer than one game with wrists almost touching to use the onscreen controls before they begin to hurt. Please make the game controls position adjustable in the settings so users can offset the outer buttons to be higher up screen so wrists can be in natural relaxed position given index fingers are shorter than middle fingers! Far more enjoyable with a gameSir bluetooth controller game pad.

### 5/5 — Help!

*2024-02-21, version 1.0.3*

This game is the only thing in life that brings me joy and now the left and right keys are sticking. I’m sure it’s not my iPad. I’m sure it’s your software. Please have somebody from the tech team reach out to me. I do not want to have to uninstall and reinstall to lose my seventh place, ranking on the scoreboard.

### 5/5 — AWESOME!!!

*2023-04-20, version 1.0.3*

Ah, used to play this in the arcade back in the day. This is a great game, and nearly identical to the original. The only thing that could make this classic better, would be to upgrade the control of the ship from left/right arrows to touch control like nearly all modern iOS SHMUPS. With that said, the gameplay is simple to learn, hard to master, and a blast to play. The frustration level decreases as you master the game. The Devs have provided an excellent options menu, but I don’t see auto fire there yet. I know this has been around for awhile, but I’d really appreciate an update for that. Thanks!  (Also, the paid version deletes the ads.)

### 3/5 — Older was Better

*2023-03-13, version 1.0.3*

Played this game a year or so ago & thought it was pretty awesome & alot lke the old phoenix i used to play many years ago…..dont know what the developers have done to it but those controls on there now are just impossible on a phone & the fire button isnt at all the same either. Would have def given a 5 if it hadnt been for that.

### 5/5 — Good but...

*2022-10-14, version 1.0.3*

I love it just like you create other games but can you create other games like classic arcade games

### 5/5 — Nailed it!

*2022-04-08, version 1.0.3*

Not too many ads, and they nailed this game! I think the birds are smarter than in the original.

### 1/5 — Button placement most unfortunate

*2022-03-30, version 1.0.3*

The button placement at the very bottom of the screen makes this game unplayable. If not for that, this would be easily be a five star game.

### 5/5 — Memories

*2022-01-12, version 1.0.3*

Wow !!! Feel like I’m 8/9 years old again playing Atari games with my brother with the old kempston joystick :) . It’s perfect !! Thx !!!!!

### 5/5 — Classic

*2021-09-13, version 1.0.3*

So happy to see this in the App Store one of my favourite arcade games, I have one request though is there any chance of adding controller support for when I’m playing in my iPad? That would be the icing on the cake!

## Frequently asked questions about MechWings | The Phoenix Rises

### What kind of game is MechWings | The Phoenix Rises?

This is a retro arcade shooter inspired by classic games from the 1980s. You pilot a ship through waves of enemies and face challenging bosses, aiming to destroy the alien Phoenix Mother-Brain. The gameplay is designed to be fluid and engaging, with increasing difficulty for replayability.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include fluid arcade action, three distinct waves of enemies, CRT and scanline filter options, game-pad support, and highly configurable views and controls. It also boasts glorious 16-bit style graphics. The Pro version offers 8-bit graphics and sound effects.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. There are no in-game advertisements to interrupt your experience. While the base game is free, there is a Pro version available which includes additional graphical and audio enhancements.

### What platforms is MechWings | The Phoenix Rises compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact platform compatibility. However, it mentions game-pad support and configurable controls, suggesting it is designed for devices that can utilize these features, commonly found on mobile or PC platforms.

### What is the main objective in MechWings | The Phoenix Rises?

The primary objective is to pilot your ship through multiple waves of mechanical enemies and larger Phoenix-class foes. Ultimately, you must use your skills to destroy the alien Phoenix Mother-Brain. After completing the game, you can play again with increased difficulty.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2020-04-06

*Fix for intermittent pause menu activation
*Optimizations
*Cheat mode for 6 lives added (touch the W of wings on the cabinet title then enter "morelife" followed by done)
*IAPs rewritten. Please contact the support email if your pro version is not working after purchase.

### 1.0.2 — 2020-04-05

*Optimizations
*IOS 13 support
*Cheat mode for 6 lives added (touch the W of wings on the cabinet title then enter "morelife" followed by done)
*IAPs rewritten. Please contact the support email if your pro version is not working after purchase.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-07-10

Landscape orientation added.
Bug fixes and optimizations.

### 1.0.0 — 2018-04-03

No release notes.

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