# Nihilumbra > Adventure puzzle-platformer where players use colors to gain abilities and transform the world. (iPhone/iPad app by BEAUTIFUN GAMES SL.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihilumbra/id500161349 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BEAUTIFUN GAMES SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/498443765) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 104 App Store ratings · 429 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 665 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-06-28 - Data updated: 2026-09-07 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihilumbra/id500161349/reviews.md ## What is Nihilumbra? *** Apple's Best of 2012 Hidden Gems *** Has to be be downloaded over a Wi-Fi connection. Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world. This is where his long odyssey begins, in which he will learn how to use the colors around him to gain powerful abilities and transform the world. However, his experiences come at a high price. The Void must be one. It seeks to reclaim him and will never stop chasing him, destroying everything in its path along the way. To survive, Born will have to condemn the earth he walks to its inevitable obliteration by The Void... FEATURES: - More than 10 hours of gameplay. - “Old school” playability inspired by classic games but redesigned for tactile devices. - The ability to change ground physics using five different colors. - Use five worlds as your canvas and transform them at your will. - Two different control schemes: Classic buttons or tilting sensor. - Original soundtrack composed by Álvaro Lafuente. Headphones recommended. - Unlockable surprise on completion of the game. Replayability assured. ## Key features - Over 10 hours of gameplay - Classic gameplay redesigned for touch devices - Change ground physics with five colors - Transform five unique worlds - Two control schemes: buttons or tilt - Original soundtrack - Unlockable surprise and replayability ## What do users think of Nihilumbra? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Beautiful game - 👍 Engaging story - 👍 Innovative gameplay - 👍 Challenging puzzles - 👍 Atmospheric music - 👍 Addictive experience **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and glitches - 🐛 Controls issues - 🐛 Lack of iPhone 5/X support - 🔋 High battery consumption **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on certain levels - Unresponsive controls in intense moments - Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - Update with more levels and content - Sequel or additional games from the developer - Improved controls and customization options ## Recent user reviews (10 of 429) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihilumbra/id500161349/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Nice *2026-08-01, version 2.2* This game is the best game that I’ve played in a while. It’s just awesome.🖤🖤🖤 ### 4/5 — A Fatal Error *2026-06-18, version 2.2* Pretty good game, but many fatal errors. I won’t bore you with the annoying, oh it was so great and now it’s bad, and let’s just get down to the nitty gritty. After beating most of the levels and finally nearing the end on void mode, I suddenly encountered an error. Now it wasn’t just any bug like randomly dying or powers failing, but it completely gave me no credit on a level I had already finished in The City, void mode, the second to last level. Mind you, this level took me about 30 minutes to complete due to how hard it was, and now, it doesn’t even give me credit. First, I tried waiting another 2 minutes, but as expected, nothing happened. Next I tried restarting the app and waiting another additional 5 minutes, but still, nothing. I don’t understand how exactly this bug can happen, but it severely impacted my thoughts about this game, especially when the ending levels are near-impossible. Sure, I get it, it’s an old game, but shouldn’t that make it have a ton of updates that fixes bugs as significant as this? Other than that, pretty good game, but would like some answers, and will now have to unfortunately spend another 30 minutes of my life completing a hard level I already completed. ### 5/5 — Super 7 Sterne *2026-05-28* Nester spiele aller zeiten ### 5/5 — Such old reviews *2025-11-17, version 2.2* Please pleasee make either an update or make Nihilumbra 2! ### 1/5 — Tolle spiele *2025-09-09* So win tolls spiel 👍 ### 5/5 — Such old reviews *2025-07-15, version 2.2* I also can't believe that theres reviews from 9 years ago ### 5/5 — 非常优秀非常好的一款游戏 *2025-04-25, version 2.2* 希望以后还能遇到这种优秀的好玩的有深度的游戏，这款游戏制作的非常的用心，这么多年来是我玩过的闯关类里最优秀的一个，不知道是游戏团队解散了还是怎么了没继续更新下去，还是期待会有新的关卡更新 ### 5/5 — Utter Genius! *2024-12-08, version 2.2* There's no words for this other than the perfect game. It's absolutely beautiful, everything from the story, to the game play, to the music has had so much thought put in to it that the creators have come up with a master piece. I keep worrying that it'll come to an end.... Yet it doesn't!! I wish I could give 50 x the stars... Thank you, thank you, thank you . Edit: probably nearly 10 years since I first played this gem and it still is the best gaming experience I’ve ever had, the narration combined with evocative music is the best of any game and the visuals are perfect add to that good puzzles and you get the perfect game. ### 5/5 — A very good game that could be great. *2024-12-07, version 2.2* It’s the platformer puzzler I was looking for. Well done, only have one complain. I can’t fathom why the left / right directional buttons are set up how they are. Need to be bigger, or separated or both. For a while I thought it was a a progressive slider. I constantly have to contort my thumb and still miss the directional inputs. 95% of deaths occur from missed inputs. Please fix:) ### 5/5 — nostalgia *2024-11-15, version 2.2* i found this game after searching for so long and trying to rack my brain for the name of this game. i LOVED this game as a child and i love it now. thank you thank you thank you ## Frequently asked questions about Nihilumbra ### What is Nihilumbra about? Nihilumbra is an adventure puzzle-platformer game where you play as Born, a creature of nothingness trying to escape his curse. You'll learn to use colors to gain new abilities and transform the world around you, all while being pursued by the Void. ### What are the main features of Nihilumbra? The game offers over 10 hours of gameplay, with classic playability redesigned for touch devices. You can change ground physics using five different colors, transform five unique worlds, and choose between two control schemes. It also features an original soundtrack and unlockable content for replayability. ### How much does Nihilumbra cost? Nihilumbra is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description. ### What platforms is Nihilumbra available on? Based on the description, Nihilumbra was featured as one of Apple's Best of 2012 Hidden Gems, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. It is recommended to download over a Wi-Fi connection. ### What is the gameplay like in Nihilumbra? The gameplay is a blend of puzzle-solving and platforming, inspired by classic games but adapted for tactile devices. Players must strategically use the five different colors to alter the environment and overcome obstacles, all while evading the pursuing Void. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2 — 2015-09-19 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Fixed blocking issues from last update. ### 2.1 — 2015-09-03 Added x64 processors support Minor fixes It seems there is some issues with this update, the game randomly blocks. We are working on a fix that should come next week. Sorry to everyone. ### 2.0 — 2015-01-21 Nihilumbra 2.0 is out!!! iOS 8 now working! 16:9 screen is available! We have also added some new features: - English narrator voice - New control scheme accelerometer + jump button - Remastered Soundtrack - Art Gallery - Achievements - Now translated to Japanse, Korean, Chinese, Polish and Galician Check them out!!! ### 1.3 — 2012-10-05 New update! Added Russian language. Minor bug fixes. More updates coming soon! ### 1.2 — 2012-07-25 - English translation has been proof-read. - Some minor bugs have been fixed. 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