# Rolando: Royal Edition — The King has returned!

> Remastered physics-based puzzle-platformer with tactile world interaction. (iPhone/iPad app by HandCircus Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolando-royal-edition/id1434308550 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HandCircus Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/601273093)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 648 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 488 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, German (Germany), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2019-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolando-royal-edition/id1434308550/reviews.md

## What is Rolando?

9.5/10 – “Simply the best game you can get for the iPhone” – IGN Original Review
10/10 – “Unquestionably the best game on the iPhone” – Pocket Gamer Original Review

The award-winning iPhone classic is back and better than ever! This brand-new ‘Royal Edition’ is a completely remastered Rolando - every interaction, every course, flower, trampoline, bomb, catapult and squirrel has been given a thorough scrub, buff and shine, making this the most gorgeous version yet!

The Kingdom has been invaded and the Rolandos are on a daring quest to save the sages from the clutches of the Shadow Creatures. Guide your intrepid gang of courageous Rolandos as they negotiate the toys, traps, puzzles and curious characters that fill this super-tactile world.

SQUAD GOALS
From the Spiky Commandos and mischievous Prince to the endlessly napping King and Queen - each Rolando gives you a different way to play!

TOUCH THE WORLD
Reach into the world to directly aid your Rolandos - hoist them up on elevators, launch bombs to clear their path and fling them across chasms with catapults.

FOUR GORGEOUS, FUN-PACKED WORLDS
From devious puzzles to action-packed platforming, a huge variety of challenges await - all set in a world bursting with fauna and flora, so charming you’ll want to move in!

TAP YOUR FINGERS AND YOUR TOES
Vibrant soundtrack from critically acclaimed producer and DJ Mr Scruff.

## Key features

- Remastered graphics and interactions
- Physics-based puzzle-platforming
- Direct touch world manipulation
- Unique Rolando characters with abilities
- Four distinct game worlds
- Critically acclaimed soundtrack

## What do users think of Rolando?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and music
- 🕹️ Innovative and fun gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Nostalgic and beloved classic revived
- 💰 Great value for the price

**Cons**

- 🎮 Tilt controls can be challenging for some
- 🕹️ Lack of control options (e.g. virtual buttons)
- 🔇 Sound issues on certain devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Deselection of characters during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Additional levels and content
- Bring back Rolando 2 game
- Cloud save/sync support across devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolando-royal-edition/id1434308550/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Audio is broken

*2026-03-12, version 1.03*

Well there's no sound. Dunno what else to say

### 5/5 — Handcircus

*2025-12-02, version 1.03*

I Have Saved The Sages I Am The Best Kid I Win! Why Don't You Try To Saves The Sages Too Can You Find The Sages I Think I'll Say Yes Download This App And See If You Can Save The Sages Have Fun!

### 5/5 — omg!

*2025-06-08, version 1.03*

this is so good!

### 5/5 — Superb

*2024-03-01*

Still a fantastic and original game in 2024 when I returned to iPhone I was so pleased to see Rolando was still available to download and play,a good game never gets old.

**Developer response:** Hi, thanks for the feedback! The latest version (1.03) includes some changes that should stop accidental deselection.

### 4/5 — Love the Remake of the OG Rolando but why is Rolando 2 missing?

*2024-01-29*

This is a great remake of Rolando, and the updated graphics and iPad support are very much appreciated, checking the handcircus dev page however Rolando 2 is missing and that seems a shame, both games are great and it would be great to have a recompiled version of Rolando 2, just as it was, for modern iPad/iOS devices.

### 5/5 — Un must have sur téléphone

*2023-12-19*

Rolando c’est Loco Rocco sur iOS avec une des meilleures bande sons jamais pensées pour un jeu vidéo.
Grâce à Rolando, j’ai découvert un artiste attachant, Mr Scruff, et son univers pointu très British 😍
Quel plaisir de pouvoir taquiner de nouveaux les Rolandos et de les faire découvrir aux enfants ! Merci Hand Circus, merci Mr Scruff !

### 4/5 — language

*2023-11-30, version 1.03*

pliz add Russian/Italy language:(

### 2/5 — Tilt controls feel “backward”

*2023-10-13, version 1.03*

I’m not a huge fan of the “lean right/roll left” with no way to change it. Visually, it seems wrong; I tilt my phone so the slope is downward, so the rolo goes UP the hill FASTER?

### 4/5 — Nostalgic Fun

*2023-07-30*

Really loved coming back to this game after playing it as a kid.

However, I was wondering if additional levels will ever be released? I saw another review on here from four years ago where there was a reply that additional levels would be added to the daily eventually. Well… it’s been four years! Will they ever be released? I miss bonus levels and the Rolando 2 levels :(

### 5/5 — Best game ever. BUT….

*2022-09-29, version 1.03*

My favorite game needs an update. I can’t jump with any players

## Frequently asked questions about Rolando

### What is Rolando: Royal Edition?

Rolando: Royal Edition is a remastered version of the award-winning iPhone classic. It features completely redone graphics and interactions, offering a gorgeous and polished experience of the original physics-based puzzle-platformer game.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

Players guide a group of characters called Rolandos through various levels. The gameplay involves physics-based puzzles and platforming, where you can directly interact with the game world to help your characters, such as hoisting them on elevators or launching them with catapults.

### How much does Rolando: Royal Edition cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid game. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of challenges can I expect?

The game offers a huge variety of challenges across four vibrant worlds, ranging from devious puzzles to action-packed platforming. You'll encounter toys, traps, puzzles, and curious characters as you guide the Rolandos on their quest.

### Is there any special content in the Royal Edition?

Yes, the Royal Edition is a completely remastered version. Every interaction, course, flower, trampoline, bomb, catapult, and squirrel has been updated and polished, making it the most visually stunning and refined version of the game available.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.03 — 2019-04-12

• Added iCloud sync for cross-device play
• Improvements for iPad
• Deselect now requires a two-finger tap 
• Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.02 — 2019-03-31

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.01 — 2019-03-20

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.00 — 2019-03-12

No release notes.

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All apps by HandCircus Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/601273093

## Related topics

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