# Phoenix HD — Endless Space Shooter

> Visually stunning arcade space shooter with procedural generation and leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by Firi Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-hd/id445791750 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Firi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/361212278)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,018 App Store ratings · 404 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 100 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more
- Released: 2011-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-hd/id445791750/reviews.md

## What is Phoenix HD?

Phoenix HD is the best looking shoot'em up that everyone can enjoy! Enjoy the marvelous action and rise to the challenge at your own pace in this action packed game. Phoenix HD is a modern arcade game with intense action and brilliant graphics, where every playthrough is different. Some of our unique features include:
 
* Amazing Visuals – Silky smooth graphics with spectacular explosions powered by Metal!

* Procedurally Generated Content – Every game is unique.

* Unique ships with their own gameplay – Lots of spectacular weapons and power-ups.

* Location-based Leaderboards – Become the best in your home town and move on to the entire world.

## Key features

- Amazing Visuals
- Procedurally Generated Content
- Unique ships with own gameplay
- Spectacular weapons and power-ups
- Location-based Leaderboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Corsair | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mirage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shogun | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trinity | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Phantom | $0.99 | one-time |
| Striker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flare | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Phoenix HD?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals
- 🕹️ Responsive controls
- 🕹️ Diverse ship selection
- 🕹️ Challenging but fair difficulty
- 💰 Fair pricing model
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay loop
- 🕹️ Leaderboards add competitive element

**Cons**

- 💰 Paid ships limit progression
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕹️ Limited enemy and level variety
- 💰 Paid features like leaderboards

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent update
- Leaderboard issues with scores not saving properly

**Most requested features**

- More free ships to unlock
- Ability to purchase ships with in-game currency
- Additional game modes or levels
- More enemy variety
- Ability to save and track personal high scores

## Recent user reviews (10 of 404)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-hd/id445791750/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 很经典

*2026-08-14, version 2.6.3*

最早接触是在iPhone4上面 后面不用苹果了现在又找回来了 还是那个感觉 现在26年了 画面和感觉还是那么惊艳 不输现在大部分同类型的游戏 哪怕是后来的2代也是如此 只是如果一代还能出如此有创意的新飞机 那就真的很好了 不过现在这家飞机也非常经典 总是能在别的游戏里看到一点影子 作为休闲游戏真的很好玩

### 5/5 — 훌륭함

*2026-07-26*

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### 5/5 — Best Game ever

*2026-03-09, version 2.6.3*

I always played this game as a kid for hours and I just got this game a few days ago, it’s so nostalgic and fun, it’s simple yet difficult, but not impossible, definitely 5 stars!

### 5/5 — Even After all These Years…

*2025-12-09, version 2.6.3*

Even with the release of the sequel, Phoenix II, Phoenix HD continues to stand as a staple for bullet hells for the past, present, and future. Phoenix HD is a classic bullet hell that keeps things simple and does everything right.

### 5/5 — Epic all time top game.

*2025-09-19, version 2.6.3*

ONE REQUEST!!!! Can the game developer create a leaderboard that is for raw dog runs without boosts please? See explanation below.

So I used to play this game all the time in college back in 2012-2014 and was absolutely obsessed. I just love the game mechanics and the rush of just the simplicity of doing a run. I will say that when I logged back onto the updated version of this OG I didn’t love that you could buy all these boosts and stuff. Inevitably people with high scores are for sure buying lots of boot to get those scores whereas in the old days if it was just raw dog. I used to be like top 10 in my city and knew I was truly going head to head raw dog. Totally fine to keep the boost score board but do it for the OGsssss

### 5/5 — Sdiybt

*2025-09-01, version 2.6.3*

Sdiybt

### 3/5 — Annoying Bug

*2025-08-22, version 2.6.3*

整体不错，但蜃景号有个很讨厌的bug：使用道具时容易莫名其妙被打断，导致几秒钟无任何攻击，只能挨打。

### 5/5 — Frick YEAR

*2025-08-11, version 2.6.3*

It so good. You fight different bosses and you gain power ups such as upgrading it and instant heal! You can also get different ships and they do different things. My personal favorite is there on where you can hold your screen and it attack the enemy ship weapon. You can gain coin after you destroy the enemy ships and you can use it to buy a new power up like 40% more power up.

### 5/5 — One of the best mobile games I’ve played

*2025-08-11, version 2.6.3*

I’ve been playing this game for as long as I can remember playing mobile games at all. The gameplay loop is simple but still amazingly fun. The graphics are beautiful and the soundtrack is even better (did you know the sfx for your ship’s cannons are all made to sync with the music). Like all bullet hell games it could deliver quite a challenge, especially when you’re piloting the more unconventional ships. It may cost 99p to unlock one out of 7 of them, but the game has got you covered by allowing you to test fly one of ships every day, so if you get bored with the main ship, (still very fun to use) you can still use the others for free. It can’t be considered P2W because all of the ships have completely separate leaderboards (which are all currently free to place yourselves on). And even if you start to get a bit bored anyways, there’s a whole number of interesting achievements you can accomplish. I really recommend this game to anyone who just wants a classic, fun, bullet hell with great visuals and great soundtrack.

### 5/5 — Rave!!!!

*2025-07-11, version 2.6.3*

Awesome!!   😎

## Frequently asked questions about Phoenix HD

### What kind of game is Phoenix HD?

Phoenix HD is a modern arcade shoot 'em up game with intense action and brilliant graphics. It offers a visually stunning experience with silky smooth graphics and spectacular explosions, designed for enjoyment at your own pace.

### What are the key features of Phoenix HD?

Key features include amazing visuals powered by Metal, procedurally generated content ensuring each game is unique, unique ships with distinct gameplay, and a variety of spectacular weapons and power-ups. It also boasts location-based leaderboards.

### Is Phoenix HD free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or acquire items within the game.

### How does the procedural generation work?

Procedurally generated content means that every game you play will be different. This ensures a unique and fresh experience each time, as the game's levels, challenges, or enemy patterns are created algorithmically rather than being pre-designed.

### Can I compete with other players?

Yes, Phoenix HD features location-based leaderboards. This allows you to compete with players in your local area and potentially rise to global rankings, adding a competitive edge to the gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.3 — 2019-09-28

* iPhone X & iPhone 11 support
* Support for iOS 13.
* Fixed a bug where Phantom could be destroyed during Phoenix Wake.

### 2.6.2 — 2016-10-13

Fixes bugs introduced by our Flare engine upgrade in the last update:

* Bullets are cancelled again when you destroy the enemy that fired them. This restores the intended behavior.
* Fixes issue where a Striker targeting laser could stay around and start aiming at seemingly random positions.
* Fixes the problem where all Gamma Strike missiles would target the same turret on the left side.
* Fixes Trinity teleport malfunction after starting the game with a Phoenix Wake. 
* Fixes a bug that caused the Striker to stop locking on to new targets (this was actually fixed in the previous update, but was not mentioned).

Thanks to Bozack Jerome and everyone else who notified us of these problems. Do not forget to review or rate Phoenix HD if you enjoy playing. We greatly appreciate your support.

### 2.6.1 — 2016-10-05

A few bug fixes in this release. We also upgraded Phoenix HD to the latest version of our Flare engine.

* Fixed support for the iCade.
* Fixed a bug that could be responsible for a few weird things that were happening, including hearing an explosion sound again after the game ends.

In case your missed our Phoenix II release, we added a small icon in the main menu to provide an easy way to get it.

And do not forget, Phoenix HD is also available for Apple TV!

### 2.6.0 — 2016-02-11

This update adds support for 3D Touch! Use 3D touch to activate a stored power-up. Just press firmly when you have one to use it. With 3D Touch you can play completely with one hand! 

Of course, the old way to activate a stored power-up is still available: Just touch the screen with a second finger.

We also want to let you know that Phoenix HD is available for the new Apple TV! This version also has a very cool co-op mode which we highly recommend. All ships purchased in Phoenix HD are available to you on Apple TV at no additional charge (and vice-versa).

Finally, we upgraded our Flare engine to the latest version and improved some effects.

### 2.5.1 — 2015-09-29

Fixes crash that affected players that have set their device to the French language.

Phoenix HD 2.5.0:

Another big update! This update adds support for iOS 9 game recordings and an improved interface!

* Record your games with ReplayKit! To record, pause a game and hit the record button. After the game is over, you can save & share your recording. Game recordings require iOS 9 and a 64-bit device.
* We improved the interface so you can select your ship and see your high score in the city you are in right on the main screen!
* And the usual bug fixes and improvements.

Thanks for your reviews and support. Please leave a review if you enjoy Phoenix HD.

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