# Phoenix Returns — Remake of the Retro Classic

> Retro arcade shooter with alien invasion and boss battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Lazaros Dinakis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-returns/id6448354757 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lazaros Dinakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/335501411)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-returns/id6448354757/reviews.md

## What is Phoenix Returns?

Fight waves of bird-like aliens to reach the final Phoenix Mothership boss in this 80s arcade classic.

## Key features

- Wave-based alien combat
- Retro 80s arcade style
- Boss battles
- Classic gameplay mechanics

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-returns/id6448354757/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-12-06*

YO! Great retro phoenix! It’s not exactly like the original, but it is its own great game! With people saying that it’s too hard, of course it’s hard! It’s the sequel to one of the best arcade space shoot um up’s of the early to mid 80s! One thing I do think I want added, is those alien “woo woo” sounds that the Atari 2600 had.

### 2/5 — Phoenix hyper

*2024-11-19*

While the game resembles phoenix, the gameplay is such that it’s in hyper mode, the controls are ok but could be better, the sound, what sound, and I even let them know, the aliens shoot so fast and so much, you can hardly move without dying, it needs to be refined and fixed

### 1/5 — Very poor controls

*2024-11-15*

I loved this game way back, but the movement control in this app is rubbish, it’s a rip off at $2, if it was free would still delete.

### 1/5 — Controls?

*2024-04-27*

How do you play this? No idea.

### 5/5 — Gut

*2024-03-24*

Gut

## Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Returns

### What is Phoenix Returns?

Phoenix Returns is a remake of an 80s arcade classic. It features wave-based combat against bird-like aliens with a final boss encounter.

### What devices does Phoenix Returns support?

Phoenix Returns is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does Phoenix Returns cost?

Phoenix Returns is a paid app, priced at $0.99.

### What is the age rating for Phoenix Returns?

Phoenix Returns has an age rating of 4+.

### Does Phoenix Returns have ads?

No, Phoenix Returns does not contain advertisements.

### When was Phoenix Returns last updated?

Phoenix Returns was last updated on May 1, 2023, with version 1.0.1.

### What is the gameplay like in Phoenix Returns?

The gameplay involves fighting through waves of alien enemies in a classic arcade shooter style, culminating in a battle against the Phoenix Mothership boss.

### What do users think of Phoenix Returns?

Based on one rating, Phoenix Returns has an average rating of 2.0 stars.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.1 — 2023-05-01

No release notes.

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## More apps by Lazaros Dinakis

- [Peekaboo Farm and Zoo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peekaboo-farm-and-zoo/id1615396934)
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All apps by Lazaros Dinakis: https://appshunter.io/developer/335501411

## Related topics

[phoenix arcade](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/phoenix-arcade)

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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 2026-08-25.*