# METEORIC — Arcade Classic Tribute

> Retro arcade spaceship shooter with progressive difficulty and bonus ships. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Mangieri.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoric/id6468974109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mark Mangieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689388804)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-10-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoric/id6468974109/reviews.md

## What is METEORIC?

The playing field consists of your spaceship, floating meteoroids, and the occasional UFO taking shots at you. You control the spaceship to avoid collisions and to blast obstacles. You start with 3 spaceships. Bonus ships are awarded at progressive score thresholds, and for successfully destroying a UFO.

When you start the game, your spaceship will be in the middle of the screen. Heading toward your ship will be anywhere from 4 to 6 large meteoroids. Your job is to blast those rocks. However, when you blast them, they break up into 2 medium rocks. Blasting a medium rock gives you 2 small rocks. In addition, you have to contend with random UFO attacks.

FEATURES:
- Touch controls: drag to steer and thrust, tap the right side of the screen to fire.
- Optional Bluetooth game controller support (tested with wireless/BT Xbox controllers).
- Smart Bomb: clear the screen of asteroids and the UFO in a pinch (limited charges per game).
- Adjustable difficulty -- Easy, Normal, or Hard -- from the in-game Settings menu.
- Bonus ships awarded for score thresholds met, and for destroying UFOs.
- Persistent high score tracking, with the option to reset it anytime from Settings.
- Optional Remove Ads purchase for an uninterrupted, ad-free experience.

Enjoyed METEORIC? I also made DEFENDER REBORN, another classic arcade tribute, and ALIENSWARMS, an original 3D space combat game unlike anything else -- both available on the App Store.

## Key features

- Spaceship control with touch joystick
- Blast meteoroids and UFOs
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Bonus ships for score and UFO destruction
- Persistent high score recording
- Optional Bluetooth controller support

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteoric/id6468974109/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Meteoric is Meteorically Fun

*2023-10-11*

Great retro asteroids game!

**Developer response:** Thank you, enjoy ..

### 5/5 — Very nice retro-Asteroids game!

*2023-10-11*

If you’re a fan of the original game, you’ll enjoy having this version on your iPhone . And it’s free!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback, enjoy!

## Frequently asked questions about METEORIC

### What is METEORIC?

METEORIC is a paid arcade-style space shooter game that pays tribute to classic arcade experiences. It features a spaceship that players control to blast meteoroids and UFOs while avoiding collisions.

### How do I control my spaceship in METEORIC?

You can control your spaceship using a floating touch-based joystick on the left side of the screen for rotation and thrust. Standard on-screen buttons are also available for firing, hyperspace, and other actions.

### Does METEORIC have multiple difficulty levels?

Yes, METEORIC features progressive difficulty. Each game level brings increasingly challenging gameplay, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.

### Can I play METEORIC with a controller?

Yes, METEORIC offers optional Bluetooth controller gameplay. It has been tested with wireless/BT Xbox game controllers for an alternative control method.

### How do I earn bonus ships in METEORIC?

Bonus ships are awarded in METEORIC at progressive score thresholds. You can also earn them for successfully destroying UFOs that appear on the playing field.

### Does METEORIC save my high score?

Yes, METEORIC features persistent high score recording, allowing you to track your best performances and aim for new records.

### What devices is METEORIC available on?

METEORIC is currently available for iPhone devices. It was last updated on October 26, 2023, with version 1.1.

### What is the age rating for METEORIC?

METEORIC has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. The game was released on October 10, 2023.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-07-24

Version 2.0 is a major update with new features and under-the-hood improvements:

• NEW: Smart Bomb -- clear the screen of asteroids and the UFO in a pinch (limited charges per game)
• NEW: Adjustable difficulty levels (Easy / Normal / Hard)
• NEW: In-game Settings menu -- change difficulty, clear your high score, and manage purchases
• NEW: Remove Ads option for an ad-free experience
• NEW: Live "New High Score" banner celebrates your best runs as they happen
• NEW: Watch a rewarded ad for one extra ship when you run out of lives
• IMPROVED: Reworked ship rotation controls for tighter, more responsive turning
• IMPROVED: Touch controls refined for smoother, more reliable play
• IMPROVED: Bluetooth controller connection indicator
• IMPROVED: Fewer forced ads between games
• FIXED: High score no longer resets unexpectedly
• FIXED: Numerous stability and performance improvements

Thanks for playing METEORIC!

### 1.1 — 2023-10-26

1) Added a customized App Icon
2) Added support for iOS 16.x plus

### 1.0 — 2023-10-10

No release notes.

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## More apps by Mark Mangieri

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All apps by Mark Mangieri: https://appshunter.io/developer/1689388804

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*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 2026-08-02.*