# Oceanhorn 3 — user reviews

> 330 indexed App Store user reviews of Oceanhorn 3 by Cornfox & Brothers Ltd., rated 4.70/5 from 1,759 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceanhorn-3/id1539411904/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceanhorn-3/id1539411904.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,468 · 4★ 160 · 3★ 57 · 2★ 21 · 1★ 53

## Newest reviews (17 of 330)

### 2/5 — Persistent bugs

*2026-08-31, version 2.1.1*

Good game but the light bringer dlc, the devs didn’t do a good job removing all the bugs. I wasn’t able to pass through the gate in Goblin graveyard and when the devs added an update I still couldn’t pass through the gate. When I’m connected to a gamepad, when I use the teleport pod, I can only move up and down only.

I even emailed them a video showing I wasn’t able to pass through the gate.

### 4/5 — Stuck

*2026-08-29, version 2.1.1*

Same problem as pretty well overall

### 4/5 — Great game, good pacing.

*2026-08-28, version 2.1.1*

This is a great game in my opinion, and much of the story is paced just fast enough that it doesn’t bore one to death but slow enough to really appreciate the time put into the game. However, the end of the main quest and the start of what the goddess sol mentioned ‘the search for Astroblade’ is a bit too long, I recommend that in future updates xoma’s emblem schematic time is shortened, skip-able, or that the clock for it is based on real world time and not on time spent in the game.

### 3/5 — Great game but buggy

*2026-08-26, version 2.1.0*

I’ve played the game up until the Lightbringer update. The game is updated, but it hasn’t done anything or changed. The game keeps saying that an island I’ve already completed has been added as new. The game just seems stuck. I’m going around in circles trying to get the game to progress but it doesn’t. Shame, as the game is one of the best on Apple Arcade, but I’m fed up of the game now. I’ve filed a bug - let’s hope there’s another update.

### 3/5 — Где 5 тысячелетняя хроника

*2026-08-21*

Нашёл абсолютно все хроники кроме этой в дюнах погибели портал не открыт я пробовал перепрыгнуть ворота на колыбели дьявола забрался на них но боюсь прыгать туда но боюсь уже не выйти от туда если бы последний портал работал то было бы 5 звёзд и ещё упростите процесс рыбалки пожалуйста и ещё почему-то на моём планшете когда я обновил игру ничегошеньки не поменялось

### 2/5 — Отлично если бы не баги

*2026-08-20*

Отличное продолжение игры, интересный сюжет, хорошая картинка. Даже после последнего обновления есть баги которые не поправили еще с прошлых обновлений.
Почините баг с заданием Рука спасителя часть 1. 
На почте вы меня проигнорировали, может хоть тут прочитаете. 
После отплытия за Кордо, прибыв к месту назначения ничего не происходит, остров не открывается.

### 4/5 — Awesome until a point

*2026-08-14, version 2.0.0*

During the main game it’s awesome. There’s a lot of islands to discover and a lot of quests to do and several mini games like the card game tarock. But after the credits for the main game completion and being told the hunt for the astroblade has begun, I can’t find high rock island to progress with ANY of the quests.

### 4/5 — Yes Hi

*2026-08-10, version 2.0.0*

Yo

### 4/5 — super

*2026-08-07*

très bon jeu mais je ne sais plus où aller pour comment récupérer le tome des chroniques du millénaire V

### 3/5 — Скрипты

*2026-08-05*

После обновления последнего, когда заключаешь Эм в эмблему и смотришь длинную кат-сцену, игра перестала продолжаться. Дот вместо продолжения квеста «затерянные убежища» говорит «как успехи с убежищем на высокой скале» и все, наводку на этот остров и продолжения игры не дает. Побочные выполнены максимально возможно, ничего не упущено, перезагружалось все тысячи раз и тысячи раз приходилось откатываться по сейвам на 3-6 часов прохождения назад. Обидно.

### 2/5 — Ich habe den Spaß daran verloren

*2026-08-05*

Anfangs habe ich es gerne gespielt, obwohl das Springen mehr oder weniger ein Glücksspiel ist. Wie oft habe ich bis zum Bauch in Felsen gesteckt und konnte immer noch weiterlaufen! Dann die Suche nach den Maschinenteilen. Einige waren ja anfangs vom Ufer/Steg zu sehen, aber wie soll ich auf die Idee kommen, mitten im Meer solch ein Teil zu suchen?? Zumal das lange Tauchen außer einigen Fischen oder Goldstücken nichts bringt. Nur durch Hilfe im Internet habe ich die 35 Teile letztendlich gefunden. Aber die negative Krönung ist das Angeln. Man wedelt minutenlang mit der Angel und plötzlich ist der Fisch weg. Oder man muss dann auch noch mehrmals rechtzeitig einen Button drücken?? Ich bin im Spiel nun bei 95% und Level 12. Wie ich Level 16 erreichen soll, ist mir bei dermaßen schwachen Gegnern ein Rätsel. Deshalb werde ich dieses Spiel nun beenden. Die Teile 1 und 2 waren um Längen besser und haben bis zum Ende richtig Spass gemacht.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-03, version 2.0.0*

Amazing game great graphics love the story line

### 5/5 — Bug report

*2026-08-03, version 2.0.0*

I found a bug on the first island where if you jump on the log with the axe at the lumber mill in a certain angle you get thrown to heaven lol

### 3/5 — Need more features

*2026-08-02, version 2.0.0*

Overall pretty fun. Was weird when the credits rolled but the game didn’t seem to be over. Wish they had a built in tracker for bloodstones and machine parts. Would like more solvable puzzles and items that are needed to progress. Like you have to get certain items to get to the next area type of things. Some treasure chests contain meh items that you could purchase from a vendor so the wow factor is limited. Fighting gameplay is ok but even with the best weapon and armor enemies still take a while to hit over and over. Tapping to switch between weapons like 6 times would be better to hold then drag to the right one. I’m being picky tho. Still enjoyable

### 3/5 — Why I’m giving ocean horn three stars

*2026-08-01, version 2.0.0*

When I found this game in the Apple arcade I thought I’d give it a shot the first star is for its breathtakingly beautiful graphics the second is for the story it was pretty good the third is for the overall look of its male lead character he’s handsome now that being said as someone who’s played the legends of Zelda twilight Princess, will you HD edition though the game is in and of self is very challenging they make it petty easy to find what are commonly known spirit springs that are scattered throughout the game. Ocean horn however, makes it really difficult to find any kind of hearts they put shrines in this game that you can access but they do make it very, very difficult so difficult that I decided to quit on the game after a while it started to feel like a grind more than anything don’t get me wrong. The legend of the twilight princess is Challenging however, I was able to pass the game and it was worth it. Take care katie

### 2/5 — Fishing ruins it

*2026-08-01, version 2.0.0*

Overall the main mission path of the protagonist is fun, and the story is satisfying enough for those of us who are fans of the OH storyline.

All the normal gameplay is adequate, although the fighting is basically just to use the monsters elemental weakness and spam the attack button, with an occasional special attack thrown in.  Fun enough, but I miss the strategic use of defensive moves with a shield or blocking function.  The dodge still works the same, which is cool.

Then we come to the fishing.  TBH, I always found the fishing aspect of the OH series slightly annoying, but it could be fun in small doses.  In previous OH’s, the fishing was thankfully largely absent from the 100% path of the game.  I remember you needed it for a key in Island of Whispers but they didn’t make that fish particularly difficult. 

In OH3 the fishing has its own series of sequential missions that are tied to getting 100% on the game.  To top it off, the fishing mechanic that was once slightly tedious and difficult has become utterly excruciating.  Tedious but relatively straightforward I can live with (like the Titan fights).  Difficult but exciting, or even somewhat interesting, I’m completely fine with.  The now obligatory fishing in OH3 is the most unrewarding, monotonous task I have ever undergone for the sake of a silly game.  It completely killed what fun I was having and now my fun meter is in the red.  If I wanted tedious and difficult, I could stay late at work every day.

Also, I’m not sure, but I think one or more minor side quests outside of the fishing may only be queued up once the fishing missions are completed, such as a last side quest on Blue Town(?).

### 5/5 — I absolutely loved this but…

*2026-07-31, version 2.0.0*

Firstly please lengthen the main story line because I had finished it in about 2 months (excluding the final schematics)+ the final schematic takes 10 years so when it says 10 years later please make it happen for the schematic. All in all very good game and I LOVED Oceanhorn 2

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — バク

*2026-08-20*

バクが多すぎます

進歩できないバクが多くあります。

### 1/5 — I wish I could give 5 stars.

*2026-08-14, version 2.0.0*

There’s a massive bug in an area called Tibers Rest.  The item is honeypots and they don’t register in the game as completing, even after you complete it.  I will change my review to 5* but right now it destroys my compulsiveness to get 100%

### 1/5 — Hall of Faith bug?

*2026-08-08, version 2.0.0*

I seem to be stuck at the Hall of Faith but I don’t think it’s my fault: I ran under the spikes then quickly ran back and the spikes descended. But they are now stuck in that position, about 3/4 of the way down. No matter how long I wait, they never move again. Bug or have I missed something?

UPDATE: Still waiting for a developer response or a bug fix release.

### 1/5 — Hall of Faith bug?

*2026-07-13, version 2.0.0*

I seem to be stuck at the Hall of Faith but I don’t think it’s my fault: I ran under the spikes then quickly ran back and the spikes descended. But they are now stuck in that position, about 3/4 of the way down. No matter how long I wait, they never move again. Bug or have I missed something?

UPDATE: to the developer, please update your response - it’s from March and is in response to my original review of the game.

### 1/5 — Hall of Faith bug?

*2026-07-11, version 2.0.0*

I seem to be stuck at the Hall of Faith but I don’t think it’s my fault: I ran under the spikes then quickly ran back and the spikes descended. But they are now stuck in that position, about 3/4 of the way down. No matter how long I wait, they never move again. Bug or have I missed something?

### 1/5 — Tarrock

*2026-06-24, version 1.2.0*

Its super annoying thay you lose a card when playing tarrock - I just end up closing the app before the game is over, wastes time

### 1/5 — Grande déception

*2026-06-21*

J’avais énormément apprécié Oceanhorn 2, au point de le considérer comme l’un des meilleurs jeux d’aventure de son genre sur mobile et tablette. Ce qui faisait sa force n’était pas seulement son univers ou son gameplay, mais surtout son incroyable fluidité d’utilisation.

Dans Oceanhorn 2, tout semblait naturel et intuitif. L’interface était presque invisible tant elle s’intégrait parfaitement à l’expérience. Il n’était pas nécessaire de naviguer constamment dans des menus, sous-menus ou écrans de gestion pour comprendre ce qui se passait. Les récompenses, les améliorations et la progression du personnage étaient intégrées de manière fluide au jeu. On avançait simplement dans l’aventure sans être interrompu par des couches d’informations ou des manipulations inutiles.

Cette simplicité donnait un véritable sentiment de liberté. L’exploration semblait naturelle et très peu limitée, renforçant l’impression d’évoluer dans un monde ouvert vivant et cohérent. Le joueur était encouragé à découvrir, à expérimenter et à se perdre dans l’univers du jeu plutôt qu’à consulter des interfaces.

La bande-son contribuait également énormément à cette magie. Les musiques étaient magnifiques, inspirées et particulièrement évocatrices. Elles accompagnaient l’aventure avec une grande justesse et plongeaient le joueur dans une atmosphère poétique, contemplative et merveilleuse. Elles portaient véritablement l’expérience et renforçaient constamment le sentiment d’exploration.

Malheureusement, Oceanhorn 3 me donne l’impression d’un retour en arrière. L’interface est devenue beaucoup plus présente, avec davantage de menus, de sous-menus et de systèmes qui interrompent régulièrement l’immersion. Là où Oceanhorn 2 savait s’effacer pour laisser place à l’aventure, Oceanhorn 3 attire constamment l’attention sur ses mécanismes. L’expérience devient plus lourde, plus poussive et perd cette élégance qui faisait toute la force du précédent épisode.

Contrairement à de nombreuses critiques positives que j’ai pu lire, je trouve que ce troisième chapitre a perdu l’essentiel : la magie. Cette sensation unique de liberté, de découverte et d’émerveillement qui caractérisait Oceanhorn 2 n’est plus là. Je ne ressens plus le même plaisir à explorer cet univers, au point que je n’ai plus réellement envie de poursuivre le jeu.

J’ai le sentiment que les développeurs n’ont pas compris ce qui rendait le deuxième opus si spécial. Tout est techniquement plus complexe, mais l’expérience est paradoxalement moins captivante. On a l’impression que l’équipe derrière ce troisième épisode s’est éloignée de ce qui faisait le charme, l’identité et la réussite d’Oceanhorn 2.

C’est d’autant plus regrettable que la série possédait une personnalité forte et une véritable capacité à faire rêver. Oceanhorn 3 est peut-être plus ambitieux sur certains aspects, mais il a perdu en route cette simplicité, cette fluidité et cette magie qui rendaient Oceanhorn 2 si mémorable.

### 1/5 — I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that request.

*2026-06-19, version 1.2.0*

I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that request.

### 1/5 — this is not a hero’s journey. This is unpaid hazard labor.

*2026-06-13, version 1.2.0*

hero saves book lady from falling pillar,  but hero falls into ancient ruins in the process.

book lady says " u ok bro? oh snap, go search those ruins you found."instead of you known "thanks for saving my life AGAIN " 

because earlier...

hero fights a shroomturtle thing and book lady watches doing nothing.

hero kills shroomturtle and book lady says "nice job" instead of something like "thank you for doing literally all the work."

The top it off I can barely read the tool tip in the bottom right corner for what button to push. I am like 2 feet from my iPad with a controller, but it's like they expect me to wear my iPad like a VR device to see the writing.

### 1/5 — 時間掛け過ぎ

*2026-05-29*

何とか全ての島１００%にしてゲーム終了と思ったら月のエンブレム完成に何十時間掛けるし、異常に釣りに難易度上げてて気持ち良く終われ無い。２度はやりたく無いゲームでした🙂‍↕️2は大好きです。

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Machine parts

*2026-08-31, version 2.1.1*

Top tier game but their needs to be an easier way to find machine parts

### 5/5 — This is PEAK

*2026-08-30, version 2.1.1*

Yall know how to make a good RPG like it’s just perfection when I make a review it is usually about how make it better but this time I am complimenting. Yayayaayayyaayyay

### 5/5 — A truly delightful surprise

*2026-08-29, version 2.1.1*

M1 Mac Studio Ultra

Oceanhorn 3 has been a delightful surprise! It goes above and beyond what I expected from games on Apple Arcade, delivering an excellent experience. I’d happily recommend it to players of all ages – whether over 21 or younger. Especially the former, given the Apple, rightly, have majored on prioritising games for our younger players.

The game’s story is wonderfully immersive, pulling you in and making you genuinely care about the characters. Its combat system and world navigation are absolutely top-notch, providing a perfect balance: challenging enough to stay engaging, yet simple enough to pick up quickly.

I’ve been running Oceanhorn 3 on my M1 Ultra, where, as expected, it performs flawlessly – smooth and beautiful. While I can’t comment on how it plays on lower-end Apple Silicon Macs, I’m confident that any Apple Silicon machine will handle it well.

If you’re looking for a high-quality, approachable adventure, I strongly recommend giving Oceanhorn 3 a try. I’m glad I put aside my doubts and jumped in – it truly is a great game!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-08-25, version 2.1.0*

Best Apple Arcade game out there. 

I played it on a 27" i7 iMac in a window from start to finish, and it play flawlessly.  
Game plays on after the credits roll, but seems a little disjointed from there on, but nevertheless an enjoyable game. Looking forward to OceanHorn 3.
David (68year old gane player👍)

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2026-08-23, version 2.1.0*

Basically, a ripoff of the Zelda franchise but definitely a fun time

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2026-08-22, version 2.1.0*

Amazing

### 5/5 — A lot of fun

*2026-08-20, version 2.1.0*

I like the throwback with the throwing the pots certain things that legend of Zelda would do and I like those little nuances that you guys have done beautiful scenery the music is actually good it's hacking/it's it's not too difficult but there are puzzles which are fun and I love searching for stuff and finding you guys have made it the treasure hunting RPG dungeon master game fun again!

### 5/5 — 아 조오오오오오오으으은나재밌다

*2026-08-18*

ㄹㅇ

### 5/5 — Amazing Accomplishment

*2026-08-05, version 2.0.0*

This is by far the best game I have ever played on an iPhone or iPad. Massive accomplishment and looking forward to any updates.

### 5/5 — Amazing game, but

*2026-08-05, version 2.0.0*

The only problem I have with this game is that I play with a Xbox controller, but it thinks I’m playing with a PlayStation controller so the controls are really confusing

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