# rRootage Online HD

> Classic arcade shooter with multiple modes, online leaderboards, and achievements. (iPhone/iPad app by fraglab.at.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrootage-online-hd/id387008120 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [fraglab.at](https://appshunter.io/developer/369950677)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrootage-online-hd/id387008120/reviews.md

## What is rRootage Online HD?

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

- Four distinct game modes
- 160 challenging stages
- Online hi-scores and achievements
- Game Center integration
- Intuitive touch controls
- Multiple gameplay mechanics (Normal, PSY, IKA, GW)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrootage-online-hd/id387008120/reviews.md

### 5/5 — All-Time Great

*2026-03-22, version 1.9.0*

Excellent shmup featuring tons of content, varied gameplay, and smooth controls.

### 1/5 — 音鳴らない

*2026-01-02, version 1.8.1*

No sound.音が鳴らない。移植出来てないじゃん。ベータ版出されてもな。

### 1/5 — asked for a review

*2024-04-02, version 1.8.0*

asked for a review

### 5/5 — Prefect

*2024-02-28, version 1.8.0*

This is great no ads can explore the levels and crazy bosses

### 5/5 — All-Time Great

*2020-10-15*

Excellent shmup featuring tons of content, varied gameplay, and smooth controls.

### 5/5 — Please port others onto iOS.

*2019-11-08, version 1.7.0*

Noiz2sa, Parsec47 and some others. 🙂

### 5/5 — iPhone X issues were fixed.

*2018-08-20, version 1.5.3*

This is a wonderful SHMUP.

### 3/5 — Graphics delay

*2017-08-25, version 1.4.4*

Since the latest update, there is a small but perceptible pause about every second during gameplay.

### 4/5 — Really interesting abstract shmup practice

*2017-06-30, version 1.4.3*

Good to play in small time doses. About avoiding bullets more than anything else. Well worth the asking price.

### 5/5 — rRootage

*2016-02-29, version 1.4.3*

This is one of my favorite ALL TIME bullet hell games. But aside from that, the developer/customer service response is FRIGGIN INSANE!! I wrote the developers about a crash on iOS 7 after an update, and NOT 2 HOURS LATER they responded, the next day they had an update pushed through fixing the issue. This isn't a new thing either, they have always reponded VERY quickly to any bugs or issues that have arrose over the YEARS that this game has been in the AppStore. Fantastic game, fantastic developer support, and a game that has been kept running on every device pretty much since the AppStore launched... respect! And if you're into bullet hell/shmup games, GET THIS... it's a classic. =oD

## Frequently asked questions about rRootage Online HD

### What are the different game modes in rRootage Online HD?

rRootage Online HD features four distinct game modes: Normal Mode for a standard experience, PSY Mode where grazing bullets grants temporary invincibility, IKA Mode where absorbing bullets of the same attribute converts them to lasers, and GW Mode which allows you to reflect bullets.

### How do I control my ship in rRootage Online HD?

Controls are designed for touchscreens: touch and hold to move your ship, a second touch triggers special abilities, and a double tap pauses the game. Menu navigation is done by touching squares to select modes and stages.

### Is rRootage Online HD playable offline?

The provided description does not explicitly state whether rRootage Online HD supports offline play. However, features like online hi-scores and Game Center integration suggest an internet connection may be required for full functionality.

### What is the age rating for rRootage Online HD?

rRootage Online HD has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience of players.

### How often is rRootage Online HD updated?

The last update for rRootage Online HD was on March 21, 2026, indicating a recent update. However, the release date is August 28, 2010, so the update frequency prior to the last one is not detailed.

### What devices are supported by rRootage Online HD?

rRootage Online HD is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a broad compatibility range within the Apple ecosystem.

### What do reviews say about rRootage Online HD?

Reviews are highly positive, with EUROGAMER rating it 9/10 and APP SPY giving it 4/5. Critics praise it as a definitive version and a must-buy for shmup fans, highlighting its variety and faithful rendering.

### Does rRootage Online HD have multiplayer?

The description mentions online hi-scores and Game Center integration, which allows for competitive play via leaderboards. However, it does not specify real-time multiplayer modes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.0 — 2026-03-21

• Switch renderer from OpenGL to Metal
• Improve touch responsiveness
• Improve audio performance
• Fix HUD alignment on newer devices
• Add haptic feedback

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

### 1.8.1 — 2024-04-22

• iOS 17 support

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

### 1.8.0 — 2023-12-21

• iOS 17 support

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

### 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.

### 1.7.0 — 2019-09-23

• iOS 13 support
• Bug fixes

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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