# Shadow Blade: Reload

> Action-platformer with ninja combat and platforming in a modern samurai setting. (iPhone/iPad app by Crescent Moon Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-reload/id1055138354 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Crescent Moon Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/370521012)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 125 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2016-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-reload/id1055138354/reviews.md

## What is Shadow Blade?

Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!

Story

Darkness and chaos are once again creeping into the world of man. The covenant made in a time almost forgotten has failed, the three clans now in a violent struggle for dominance. The medallion is almost made whole again and it falls upon Kuro's shoulders to restore balance. All his training has led up to this one moment, where the fate of the world will rest in his blood-stained hands.

Key Features

Epic NINJA Platforming: Test your skills in fast-paced platforming, mastering the skills of the ninja to breeze through challenging levels. 

Vicious NINJA Combat: Kill your enemies with extreme prejudice through the mastery of the katana, shurikens and kusarigama!

• More than 40 levels 
• 4 boss fights
• Full motion comics story line
• Story campaign and challenge modes
• Game Center leaderboards and achievements
• Share game saves on all devices with iCloud saves

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## Key features

- Epic ninja platforming
- Vicious ninja combat
- Over 40 levels
- 4 boss fights
- Full motion comics storyline
- Story campaign and challenge modes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 125)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-blade-reload/id1055138354/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Mit Gamepad Support

*2026-04-24*

Hier funktioniert tatsächlich der PS5 Controller in Spiel. Allerdings nicht im Menü. Und die Tasten verschwinden auch nicht, wie im Update angekündigt. Schade das es schon lange keine Updates mehr gab. Das Game ist echt top.

### 2/5 — Không thể chơi được trên iPhone iPad

*2025-09-21, version 1.02*

Quá lag

### 1/5 — Hangs

*2025-07-31*

The game barely works on my IPhone 15 pro :( keeps hanging. Also the controls are at different locations from the original

### 3/5 — Okay so I have a few words

*2024-11-23*

I downloaded the first Shadow Blade and played it to completion. It is hands down the best plat-former game I’ve yet to find on a mobile device. However, Shadow Blade Reload is lack luster in terms of enjoyment. This is simply because it does not run well whatsoever. Every level lags to the point it almost isn’t even playable. Some levels are just copied from the first game and like I said it is frustrating when it doesn’t run well. The jump button almost has a sticky key attached to it so when I go to slide down walls sometimes the jump button pushes itself. As far as visuals go it’s pretty solid and improved from the first game as long as you don’t touch your screen. I hope the devs can really touch this game up because I would really like to play it the same way I did the first game.

### 2/5 — Many bugs

*2022-12-30*

The game has performance issues even in iPad M2. Sometimes I get a black screen… doesn't work and I wast my money with that…

### 1/5 — Beware of shady business with developer and Apple. Does not work on newer devices.

*2022-08-13, version 1.02*

I never write reviews really but can’t help it this time. It’ll be worth it if it saves even one person the frustration. Bottom line I believe this is a really cool game. It’s fun and has really nice graphics and art style in my opinion. It’s just that it would be great if it actually worked on newer devices. I have 13 Pro Max and it’s basically unplayable. It freezes and glitches BADLY. You may get lucky for one round just to find it keeps happening over and over again. 90% of the time it’s straight up unplayable. What’s more is that it doesn’t fill the entire screen, it’s 16x9 and hard to see and the notification/status bar (time network status and battery level) don’t ever disappear. 
I can understand if it simply isn’t profitable for the developer to update the app for modern devices but the bare minimum right thing to do would be to add a disclaimer in the description stating that. Simple really. But then they would squeeze out as many dollars as possible regardless of the dishonesty. Adding insult to injury, Apple denied my refund request even though I immediately uninstalled it and submitted a refund request with 24 hours. “My request “did not meet the conditions for a refund.” If a broken app doesn’t meet the conditions, what will? Do your research before to buy old apps. I learned the frustrating way. Apple will gladly sell you duds and bold face deny refund. Shame.

### 1/5 — 不會儲存進度，每次玩都要重新開始，千萬不要裝

*2022-05-22, version 1.02*

很失望，一看之下已經六年未更新，螢幕也沒配合瀏海的 iPhone ，還在賣真的是騙人！

### 2/5 — Laggy

*2022-03-06*

Nice game but extremely laggy on iPad 9 and Mac mini M1. Would give four stars minimum otherwise.

### 1/5 — Too small

*2022-03-03, version 1.02*

I can’t see what’s going on. The graphics are too small.

### 4/5 — Make a third installment please

*2022-01-26*

Doesn’t work with backbone game controller but this is still a great game 4stars

## Frequently asked questions about Shadow Blade

### What kind of game is Shadow Blade: Reload?

Shadow Blade: Reload is an action-platformer game. It features fast-paced platforming challenges and intense combat where players control a ninja warrior.

### What are the key gameplay features?

The game offers epic ninja platforming and vicious ninja combat using various weapons. It includes over 40 levels, 4 boss fights, a full-motion comics storyline, and both story campaign and challenge modes.

### How much does Shadow Blade: Reload cost?

Based on the provided information, Shadow Blade: Reload is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is Shadow Blade: Reload available on?

The description mentions Game Center leaderboards and iCloud saves, indicating compatibility with Apple devices (iOS). It is a mobile game.

### What is the story of Shadow Blade: Reload?

The game is set in a world where ancient ninja and samurai teachings clash in a modern landscape. Players take on the role of Kuro, a blade of shadow, tasked with restoring balance as three clans fight for dominance and a powerful medallion is being assembled.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.02 — 2016-02-22

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

-Ironhand Bug Fixed.
-Game menus enhanced for smaller devices
-Subtitle positioning enhanced based on device.
-Video play back glitch fixed.
-Rate App system added.
-Virtual gamepads will hide when Controllers being used.
-Fixes for Russian localization

### 1.01 — 2016-02-11

-Bugfixes

### 1.0 — 2016-02-01

No release notes.

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