# Ryuko: Legend of Shadow Hunter — Samurai Fight & Ninja Blande

> Offline samurai and ninja shadow fight RPG set in corrupted feudal Japan. (iPhone/iPad app by Monstermob Usa, INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryuko-legend-of-shadow-hunter/id1618185351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Monstermob Usa, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660231197)
- Category: Games, Action, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 445 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 468 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryuko-legend-of-shadow-hunter/id1618185351/reviews.md

## What is Ryuko?

Are you looking for a ninja shadow fight battle game with a blend of ninja warrior and samurai fighting gameplay? Ryuko Rpg is a shadow ninja game packed with five corrupted regions of Kurome, addictive gameplay, epic boss fights, offline battles, and an open world adventure gameplay experience. A last shadow fighter who has returned after twenty years, faces brutal monsters in the lands of feudal Japan in order to find her grandfather. 
A realistic offline rpg game, and not a mmorpg and does not require additional download or an active internet connection.

Ryuko Shadow Hunter:Ninja Game
In Feudal Japan there was an region known as Kurome. This was a land of shadow ninja warriors but the people of Kurome were corrupted due to greed and will for more power. They occupied more regions and their darkness was spreading for the greed of more power. Taguchi Sensei was a samurai warrior who went to Kurome to end this corruption but he never came back. Ryuko is a young and brave shadow hunter who enters Kurome in search of Taguchi Sensei ending corruption during her search.

Corrupted Regions
Ryuko will be presented with five open world regions. Brutal shadow warrior enemies will be presented in the battlegrounds of these regions. Every regions contains a Hunter's Castle for resting, character and weapon upgrades. The regions also contains non warrior fictional characters and enemies.
Black Eye Fortress
Game starts in black eye fortress where player learns basic fight mechanics. Player defeats initial enemies and learns about stealth kill, finisher move, uninterrupted attacks, and the use of elixir and special abilities. Players learn to loot weapons, repair and upgrade weapons, and level up character level.

Creek Garden
This is the second region of Kurome. Ryuko faces more brutal shadow warrior enemies in the Creek Garden. Player explores a hunter's castle, a safe place to rest. Player also faces the first hunter in the battleground of creed garden.

Mangle Woods
A stealth region designed to be played in stealth mode. Player defeats firey demon enemies which can only be killed with stealth attacks from the back. Player needs to follow a strategy using stealth in order to move ahead in this region.

Deserted Castle
Ryuko explores a vast and open region of Kurome here facing a more monsters, ninjas, fiery demons, and hunters.

Ministry Town
Ryuko faces ministry hunters in battle arenas of this region. All the ministry hunters needed to be defeated in order to free Taguchi Sensei.

Throughout the game, you will encounter detailed characters, discover landmarks, and uncover the hidden beauty of Kurome. You will use different kinds of swords, elixir, and skills to defeat different kind of enemies This will be a perfect battleground for mixing and matching ninja assassin and shadow fighting game skills. 

Epic Boss Fights
This role playing ninja game makes you play as a last shadow warrior who faces epic boss fights in the lands of tremendous breadth and beauty. Every enemy AI is different and requires a particular strategy to defeat them. Trained in the ways of legend shadow warrior, Ryuko's eventual aim is to play as brave shadow fighter, rescue your grandfather, and end the corruption.

Features:
Character selection
Many boss enemies
Many types of swords
Many types of elixir
Stealth mode
Death move
Fast travel
Realistic battlegrounds

For the fans of Japanese rpg offline fighting games
This action rpg is finest sword fighting offline games with samurai warrior enemies. If you like challenging games and are looking for offline non mmorpg game with realistic graphics, this is what you are looking for. Download for free now and experience the fun of pure fighting gameplay.

We are constantly improving this game, to show your support your feedback will be highly appreciated.


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## Key features

- Open-world exploration
- Samurai and ninja combat
- Epic boss fights
- Offline gameplay
- Character and weapon upgrades
- Stealth mechanics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Chings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild Hunter | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Chings | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 DC | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dual Katana Slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elixir Slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Life Stones | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Attack Slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crate Slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Projectile Slashes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70,000 Chings | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12 DC | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elite Hunter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 140 DC | $49.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ryuko?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 😊 Engaging and fun gameplay
- ⏱️ Hours of entertainment without fatigue
- 🎮 Interesting game mechanics and world
- 🎵 Good music and audio design
- 🎨 Visually appealing despite presentation issues
- ⚔️ Enjoyable combat and stealth elements

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ⏳ Extremely long loading times
- 📱 Performance issues and glitches
- ⚙️ Clunky and unresponsive combat mechanics
- 🎯 Poor stealth detection system (overpowered enemies)
- 📊 Severe difficulty spikes in later stages
- 📢 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🖼️ Misleading app store images and presentation
- 🔧 Unresponsive UI elements (slider buttons, stealth button)
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics with coin issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tutorial freezes after boss fight completion
- Game stuck on main menu with infinite loading
- Slider button in tutorial doesn't respond
- Stealth button fails to appear
- Character model freezes during combat
- Backstab attacks don't register
- Player movement disabled after ad-based revival
- Out of bounds glitches with vases and rails
- Shadow rendering disappears after updates
- Stealth medicine ineffective against enemy detection
- Purchased items not appearing in inventory
- Game won't progress after defeating boss
- Black screen on tutorial restart
- Game incompatible with iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Upside-down display with controller support

**Most requested features**

- New dungeon levels and expanded maps
- Skill tree with diverse abilities
- More weapon variety and viable options
- Increased costume and outfit options
- NPC system with varied side quests
- Archer class and character customization
- Additional challenge modes
- Better story depth and quest variety
- Controller support with proper screen rotation
- More hunters and enemy variety

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryuko-legend-of-shadow-hunter/id1618185351/reviews.md

### 4/5 — The best game

*2026-08-15*

I want boy in this game

### 4/5 — Les beugs

*2026-06-09*

It's a good game but it bugs a lot when you've almost finished the game and also when it bugs you have to wait a long time for it to work.

### 5/5 — Sammy

*2026-04-09, version 1.6.1*

Interesting game ℹ love it ❤️🥹

### 2/5 — Its very good but

*2026-03-07, version 1.6.1*

It’s hanging and brings ads I admonish you

### 5/5 — Good game

*2026-01-22*

This game is fun to play and works well. Well worth my time.

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you so much for your kind words and your rating. We are thrilled that you enjoy using our app. Comments like yours are the biggest motivation for our team. Thank you for being a part of our community!

### 3/5 — Not working

*2025-12-18*

It was working find offline and online. This week it won’t work.

**Developer response:** Hello. We are very sorry about the stability issues you're experiencing. Our team is aware of this problem and is working hard to release a fix in our next update. Please make sure to keep your app updated. We appreciate your patience.

### 5/5 — Goat

*2025-12-14, version 1.6.1*

Good game

### 5/5 — Needs improvement

*2025-12-10*

This game is awesome I must say, I play it for hours without getting tired nd I can honestly say i am enjoying every minute of it however suddenly mine has stop working as it takes hours to load, I can no longer play d game cause it glitches from the very beginning and am stuck at main menu
Please fix it i really love the game, hope u guys get my review and do something about it

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you so much for your kind words and your rating. We are thrilled that you enjoy using our app. Comments like yours are the biggest motivation for our team. Thank you for being a part of our community!

### 5/5 — Glitching

*2025-11-28*

I rated this 5 stars for you guys to get my review asap I enjoyed playing ninja Ryoku but it has being glitching on the start point which I don’t appreciate pls you guys should try fix that quick thx

### 1/5 — i’m shocked

*2025-09-28*

I couldn’t even make it through the tutorial cause the slider button doesn’t work i closed the app out many times. i think it’s sad that i can’t make it past the tutorial.

## Frequently asked questions about Ryuko

### What kind of game is Ryuko: Legend of Shadow Hunter?

Ryuko: Legend of Shadow Hunter is an offline action role-playing game (RPG) that blends samurai and ninja fighting gameplay. It features an open-world adventure set in corrupted regions of feudal Japan, where players battle monsters and corrupted warriors.

### What are the main gameplay features?

The game offers exploration of five corrupted regions, engaging in both samurai and ninja combat, mastering stealth attacks, and facing epic boss fights. Players can also upgrade their character and weapons within safe zones like Hunter's Castles.

### Does the game require an internet connection?

No, Ryuko: Legend of Shadow Hunter is a realistic offline RPG. It does not require an internet connection or any additional downloads to play, making it accessible for offline gaming.

### What is the story behind the game?

Players take on the role of Ryuko, a young shadow hunter searching for her grandfather, Taguchi Sensei, in the corrupted lands of Kurome. She must defeat brutal monsters and corrupted warriors to end the darkness spreading through the regions.

### How does the game handle monetization?

The game is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases and advertisements. These may offer ways to enhance gameplay or acquire items, but the core experience is accessible without them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2025-11-26

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.6.0 — 2025-11-15

Enjoy the new version!

- Bug fixes
- UI improvements

### 1.4.3 — 2024-10-29

Enjoy the new version!

- Bug fixes
- UI improvements

### 1.4.0 — 2024-06-26

Have fun with the new version!

- Fixed bugs.
- Improvements to the user interface.

### 1.3.1 — 2024-01-19

Have fun with the new version!

- Fixed bugs.
- Improvements to the user interface.

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