# MoonCrest

> Retro arcade space shooter with ship upgrades and simple touch controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Ivan Cerra de Castro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooncrest/id1065946198 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ivan Cerra de Castro](https://appshunter.io/developer/321270638)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooncrest/id1065946198/reviews.md

## What is MoonCrest?

Do you like the classics? How much money have you spent in the arcade games? Want to relive the past?

MoonCrest takes you to the past, relive your first arcade play of your life. 

Your mission destroy all Aliens squadrons, try to survive of enemy ships waves. 
Dock your ship with other modules to improve your ship.

Slide Left or Right to move your ship (Like a Joystick).

Tap to Fire.

In docking levels long press to throttle ship.

## Key features

- Destroy alien squadrons
- Survive enemy waves
- Dock with modules to upgrade ship
- Slide to move ship
- Tap to fire
- Long press to throttle

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooncrest/id1065946198/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Docking points omission

*2023-11-08, version 2.0*

Great version of arcade classic but when docking ships for second time in each phase points scored in docking aren’t added to you points total. 

Apart from that great work.

### 1/5 — Poor

*2023-03-05, version 2.0*

Glorified demo with no playability

### 1/5 — Moon Crest

*2021-11-20, version 2.0*

Absolutely appalling, almost unplayable

### 5/5 — Great with MFI

*2021-08-25, version 2.0*

A lot of fun with MFI

### 3/5 — Much easier than the original

*2021-04-04, version 2.0*

The perfect reproduction of the graphics and music of what was my very favorite arcade game as a 12 year old makes for a nice trip down memory lane. Unfortunately, the game play is far too easy. The original game was MUCH HARDER. In this version you can wipe out most waves with very little maneuvering. That was simply not possible in the original, where you had to constantly dodge the attackers and be careful for those you thought were behind you but looped back up to get you from behind.

Also: when you complete the second docking after the asteroid stage, the screen shows a docking bonus, but the points aren't actually added to the point total.

### 5/5 — WOW so GOOD

*2021-02-05, version 2.0*

Controls and graphics are perfect.
Please make more arcade classics.
Thank you for making this

### 1/5 — Impossible de voir le vaisseau depuis lequel on tire

*2020-12-30*

Et pour cause on a le doigt dessus en permanence. Ça gâche complètement le jeu. Archi déçu.

### 1/5 — Uninteresting

*2020-04-11*

It's not fun just to repeat the same stage

### 4/5 — Much improved experience now it has game controller support.

*2020-01-30, version 2.0*

This is an update on my earlier review, having now installed version 2.0 in response to the developer informing me that it now has game controller support. This remains a nice rendition of a classic arcade game. I had previously commented, against an earlier version, that play was sadly ruined by clumsy and unresponsive touch controls and that it was desperately in need of support for MFi compliant game controllers. Well, now that game controller support is present in v2.0, I can confirm that I was immediately able to play with my game controller, and this transforms the experience. It is now just what I hoped for when I first found it. The gameplay is fast paced but controllable and natural with my controller (a Nimbus SteelSeries), allowing me to re-live a particularly fond arcade memory from my younger years and get a decent high score to boot! To the developer, thank you for adding game controller support. Please can you do the same for your other games on the App Store.

### 1/5 — Mooncresta

*2019-09-20, version 1.1*

Docking doesn’t work , waste of time !

## Frequently asked questions about MoonCrest

### What kind of game is MoonCrest?

MoonCrest is a retro-inspired arcade shooter game that aims to bring back the feel of classic arcade experiences. Players pilot a ship, destroy alien squadrons, and survive waves of enemy attacks.

### How do I control my ship in MoonCrest?

Control is simple and intuitive. Slide your finger left or right on the screen to move your ship, similar to a joystick. Tap the screen to fire your weapons. During docking levels, a long press allows you to throttle your ship.

### Can I upgrade my ship in the game?

Yes, you can improve your ship's capabilities by docking with other modules. This feature allows for strategic enhancements to help you survive the increasingly difficult waves of enemy ships.

### Is MoonCrest free to play?

Based on the provided information, MoonCrest is a free game with no in-app purchases or advertisements. You can enjoy the full classic arcade experience without any cost.

### What is the objective of the game?

The primary objective is to destroy all alien squadrons and survive the waves of enemy ships. You'll need to master the controls and utilize ship upgrades effectively to achieve victory.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0 — 2024-03-25

- Best Players Scores.
- Adjust Gameplay.

### 2.0 — 2020-01-29

· Universal
· Easier Docking.
· GamePad controller MFI compatible.
· Gameplay adjust.

### 1.1 — 2017-06-21

- Game Play Adjust.
- Easy docking!

### 1.0 — 2015-12-14

No release notes.

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All apps by Ivan Cerra de Castro: https://appshunter.io/developer/321270638

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