# rRootage Online HD (with ads)

> Classic vertical scrolling shooter with multiple modes and online leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by fraglab.at.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrootage-online-hd-with-ads/id378710287 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [fraglab.at](https://appshunter.io/developer/369950677)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 50 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrootage-online-hd-with-ads/id378710287/reviews.md

## What is rRootage Online HD (with ads)?

Kenta Cho's legendary shooter rRootage ported and optimized for iOS!
4 different modes, 160 stages total. Including music, SFX, online hi-scores and achievements. rRootage Online is Game Center enabled.

◆ Reviews for rRootage Online ◆

EUROGAMER (Rating 9/10):
"rRootage Online is why Kenta Cho releases his games in the way he does; it's now got a chance to hit a new audience, and be enjoyed by many more people, in what feels like the definitive version."

APP SPY (Rating 4/5):
"...for those who consider themselves fans of the shmup genre, this is without a doubt a must buy."

TOUCHARCADE:
"Anyone who enjoys a nice 2D shooter should grab this one instantly."

WHATSONIPHONE (Rating 4.5/5):
"rRootage is a classic game faithfully rendered on the iphone"

FINGERGAMING:
"rRootage offers much more variety than the typical App Store shoot-’em-up [...]. Shooter fans should definitely check this one out."

POCKETGAMER:
"The fact that this gem is available on the App Store is great news."

THEPORTABLEGAMER:
"If R-Type was too simple for you, or DoDonPachi Resurrection was something you completed with one eye closed while doing one handed pushups, then this is worthy of your time and money."


Controls:

* Touch and hold to move ship
* Second touch to trigger special
* Double tap to pause game

Menu:
* Touch the squares to select mode/stage

Game:

Control your ship and avoid the barrage. Use the laser to destroy the battleship of the enemy. You can cause more damage if you fire the laser close to the enemy. When all ships are destroyed, the game is over. The ship extends at 200,000 and every 500,000 points.

. Normal Mode

This is the standard game mode.
- Special -> Bomb
The bomb wipes enemies bullets. The number of bombs are displayed at the left-down corner.


. PSY Mode

As your ship grazes a bullet, the graze meter (displayed at the right-down corner) increases. When the graze meter becomes full, the ship becomes invincible for a while.
- Special -> Rolling
This movement widens the range the ship can graze. 


. IKA Mode

Your ship has two attributes, white and black. All bullets also have these attributes, and your ship can absorb bullets that have the same attribute. Absorbed bullets are changed into lasers automatically.
- Special -> Attribution change
Change your ship’s attribute.


. GW Mode

Your ship can use the reflector. The reflector reflects bullets around your ship.
- Special -> Reflector
To use the reflector, you have to activate special until the reflector meter (displayed at the left-down corner) becomes empty. You can use the reflector only if the reflector meter displays 'OK'.

## Key features

- Multiple game modes
- 160 stages
- Online hi-scores
- Achievements
- Intuitive touch controls
- Special abilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrootage-online-hd-with-ads/id378710287/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent classic Japanese space shooter gameplay

*2016-04-12, version 1.4.3*

Multiple modes keep things interesting
Graphics are simple but effective, interesting vector shapes

### 5/5 — Great port

*2016-03-02, version 1.4.3*

It's a 100% free port of an awesome game. This is the real deal here.

The ads are restricted to a bar at the top of the screen in menus ONLY: you will NEVER see ads while playing! Though you can still disable those for a little cash, if you care.

Only possible gripes are the finickiness of the two-finger controls, but the mobile medium is often difficult for these types of games as fingers cover the screen, so I can't really complain. Especially as you can have the ship move relative to your finger rather than following it, which is a LOT more useful than it sounds.

### 5/5 — Cool 7 refreshing

*2016-02-26, version 1.4.2*

Go ahead, add it to your library

### 5/5 — Essential bullet hell

*2014-02-25, version 1.2.3*

This game has a huge range of difficulty, from casual to near impossible, all immediately playable. Great if you're a bullet hell veteran, but also a great entry point for people who are intimidated by the genre.

The iOS port does have a few issues. The biggest is that lifting your "joystick" finger while your "ability" finger is down will cause the ship to slide in one direction, often resulting in death. It also lacks an area to place your thumbs, and it is possible to accidentally exit.

Minor issues aside, it's still a great port of an incredible game. Hours of gameplay.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2012-09-29, version 1.2.3*

I'm having a lot of fun playing it. The vector graphics look gives the game the retro feel of the original.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2011-09-12, version 1.2.3*

Cheap crap

### 5/5 — Tohou

*2011-07-01, version 1.2.3*

Y does it remind it of tohou

### 5/5 — Good shooter but gets ridiculously hard

*2011-04-09, version 1.2.1*

I get frustrated too easily for this, but shooter fans should love it.

### 5/5 — Best shoot'em up in the AppStore

*2010-11-15, version 0*

I love this game it's fun and has a lot if levels, but I wish I could listen to my music while playing it 

### 3/5 — Awesome

*2010-10-14, version 0*

Awesome port of an awesome game, proved that shmups work on the iPhone with it's control scheme and most likely served as a model for espgaluda and dodonpachi iPhone and probably inspired cave to port them

## Frequently asked questions about rRootage Online HD (with ads)

### What is rRootage Online HD?

rRootage Online HD is a mobile port of the legendary shooter rRootage, optimized for iOS. It features multiple game modes, 160 stages, online leaderboards, and achievements, offering a classic vertical scrolling shooter experience.

### What are the different game modes?

The game includes Normal Mode for standard gameplay, PSY Mode where grazing bullets grants temporary invincibility, IKA Mode where you absorb bullets of matching attributes to power lasers, and GW Mode which features a reflector to bounce enemy projectiles.

### How much does rRootage Online HD cost?

The application is available for free and includes advertisements. Additional purchases may be available within the app to enhance the gameplay experience or remove ads.

### What devices is rRootage Online HD compatible with?

The application is optimized for iOS devices. Specific compatibility details, such as supported iOS versions, can typically be found on the app's store page.

### How do I control my ship in the game?

Controls are touch-based. Touch and hold to move your ship, a second touch triggers a special ability, and a double tap pauses the game. Menu navigation is done by touching squares to select modes and stages.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.7.1 — 2020-10-15

• iOS 14 support

We hope you like rRootage Online even more after this update. We appreciate every review and welcome feedback at feedback@fraglab.at.

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