# Phoenixx — Phoenix

> Space shooter game with alien combat and ship defense. (iPhone/iPad app by Ivan Cerra de Castro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenixx/id1296713092 (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: 3.90/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenixx/id1296713092/reviews.md

## What is Phoenixx?

Shoot all Aliens from deep Space!

Protect your ship with Shield!

Shoot Aliens Hordes to complete levels!

GamePad MFI
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· Joystick, DigitalPad, moves right & left.
· Button A,X, fire.
· Button B,Y, shield.

Touch Controls
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Left part of Screen -> Tap and hold, move with Virtual Joystick (Left & Right)
Right part of Screen -> Bottom, tap to lasers shoot. Slide to use Shield.

Enjoy!!!

## Key features

- Shoot aliens
- Protect ship with shield
- Complete levels
- Gamepad MFI support
- Virtual joystick controls
- Touchscreen controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 45)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenixx/id1296713092/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 👎🏻

*2026-03-14*

Good graphics but unfortunately the functionality of the joystick doesn’t work. If you slide your finger to far left or right the joystick resets itself leaving you an easy target

### 3/5 — Falta poder utilizarlo con un teclado virtual.

*2025-08-11, version 2.0*

El problema reside en el hecho de que, incluso jugando en un iPad, el control del joystick virtual deja bastante que desear. Sr. Ivan Cerra de Castro, por favor, habilite la flechas de teclado para poder mover la nave. También habilite alguna letra (la A, por ejemplo) para disparar y otra (la X, por ejemplo) para activar la burbuja protectora. Por lo demás, el juego está muy pero que muy bien hecho. Le pondré cinco estrellas cuando se pueda jugar con un teclado vía Bluetooth. ¡Gracias!

### 1/5 — No funciona bien

*2024-10-09, version 2.0*

Esta bien conseguido, però no es practico para ifhone, el mando de la pantalla no funciona bien. Una lástima, no es posible jugar correctamente

### 4/5 — Childhood dreams

*2024-07-03, version 2.0*

I’ve been playing this for years now on the app, normally when I’m sitting on an aeroplane so probably four or five times a year,
I guess it’s aimed at the people that used to play it in their youth, it’s thoroughly enjoyable and brings back lots of childhood memories,
If you can remember this game, it’s definitely worth downloading,
My only criticism would be that the shield can be activated somehow at Will like the real thing,
Perhaps this is something that could be sorted out, please, 

Thx

### 1/5 — Random shield bug

*2023-12-29*

Hey. Thanks for taking my cash and then make a game that randomly throws a shield on me freezing me without any input from me…good job

### 5/5 — Cool but is this an actual arcade game?

*2023-08-20*

This game has ZERO bugs and is really hard! Witch makes me want to destroy the aliens even more! Also I still do not know if this is an original arcade game or a made up game based on Galaga or space invaders or something. Please respond because I am really curious. If the game is not an actual arcade game in real life how about thinking about making arcade games if it! This will get you a LOT of money to make a arcade machine. People seem to be more into 1980 games these days at arcades. Maybe even talk to the arcade 1 up company and ask to make a Phenix
Arcade machine so that more people can get more into these old games! I do not want 1980 games to be gone and not played anymore.

Please respond!
From Exobeast27

### 1/5 — Rubbish. Doesn’t work.

*2023-02-28, version 2.0*

Scrawling control is completely non-operational 90% of the time. Can’t move the ship sit there like a sitting duck waiting to be shot. I’m astonished that anyone has the nerve to take money from people for something that simply doesn’t work. Avoid avoid avoid.

### 2/5 — Awful joystick

*2023-02-08, version 2.0*

Superb coin game from my childhood but I want my money back, how dare you selling this game with awful joystick sod? The shooting red spaceship stops repeatedly and gets blasted by dropping explosive bombs, you are unable to defeat the empire

### 1/5 — DJGOG

*2022-11-22, version 2.0*

Controls terrible, such a shame otherwise good conversion…don’t bug unless controls are fixed.. Shame. 🤦🏻‍♂️👍🏼

### 3/5 — Lags a lot

*2022-11-07*

Glitchy and lags. I paid 1.99 for what, I do not like that I can't start where I left off if etc.etc. it would s not even worth free! 
Can't see the controls and laggy! Fix the it please

## Frequently asked questions about Phoenixx

### What is this game about?

This is a space shooter game where you defend your ship from waves of aliens. You must shoot all the aliens to complete each level and protect your vessel.

### How do I control the game?

The game offers both GamePad MFI support and touch controls. Gamepads can be used for movement and firing, while touch controls involve a virtual joystick on the left and tapping/sliding on the right for shooting and shields.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect fast-paced arcade-style action. The core gameplay involves shooting hordes of aliens and strategically using your ship's shield to survive.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0 — 2020-02-04

· GamePad MFI Support
· GamePlay adjust.

### 1.2 — 2018-11-09

· Ship Level.
· Updated Controls.
· Game Play adjust.

### 1.1 — 2018-10-28

- Bird Level.
- Bugs Fixed.
- Gameplay adjust.

### 1.0 — 2018-10-09

No release notes.

## More apps by Ivan Cerra de Castro

- [Galaxia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxia/id383453608)
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All apps by Ivan Cerra de Castro: https://appshunter.io/developer/321270638

## 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 2026-09-15.*