# Shadows Entwined: special 2024 > Retro-future pixel art RPG with anime idol collection and strategic placement combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Shanghai Yadian Culture And Art Co., Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadows-entwined-special-2024/id6504674296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shanghai Yadian Culture And Art Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753238812) - Category: Games, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 118 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 472 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR China), Vietnamese - Released: 2024-07-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadows-entwined-special-2024/id6504674296/reviews.md ## What is Shadows Entwined? Immerse yourself in the wonderful fusion of retro and future, the pixel world under neon lights, every frame is a visual feast, taking you into a fantasy space full of light. Gathering together the anime idols from your childhood, from hot-blooded warriors to witty detectives, you can summon a super luxurious lineup to form your own dream team and relive those exciting stories. The easy-to-use placement gameplay is paired with in-depth strategy. You can freely combine skill cards and use the unique bonds between characters to create an indestructible battle formation and enjoy the fun of strategizing. As the story progresses, the difficulty of the challenge escalates, and the BOSS battle is exciting. By continuously strengthening and evolving your hero, you can break through yourself and become a legend in the Neon City. ## Key features - Retro-future pixel art visuals - Anime idol collection - Strategic placement gameplay - Character skill card combinations - Hero strengthening and evolution - BOSS battles ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Tier 1 pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Tier 2 pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Tier 5 pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Tier 3 pack | $2.99 | one-time | | Tier 7 pack | $9.99 | one-time | | Tier 9 pack | $14.99 | one-time | | Tier 10 pack | $19.99 | one-time | | Tier 12 pack | $29.99 | one-time | | Tier 14 pack | $49.99 | one-time | | Tier 17 pack | $99.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Shadows Entwined? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay - 🚀 Smooth and responsive - 💎 Generous rewards and events - 🎨 Nostalgic pixel art style - 👥 Great community and collaboration **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues - 🔒 Difficulty binding accounts - 🔋 High device heating - 🔒 Lack of account security options - 💰 Paywall for top-tier characters **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to log in or access server - Stuck on pre-loading or intro screens - Raid attempts capped at 4 instead of 5 - Inconsistent in-game currency rewards **Most requested features** - Dismantle/recycle feature for unwanted heroes - More diverse character selection from popular anime - Ability to change attack formation freely - Merge servers to maintain active player base - Streamlined progression in story mode ## Recent user reviews (10 of 84) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadows-entwined-special-2024/id6504674296/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Help *2024-10-21* The game is great, but recently it won’t even load up to the main menu where it says start, it just keeps playing the intro but nothing happens, I’ve already spent countless hours and money into, was wondering how can I solve the issue, I don’t wanna delete and redownload the app out of the fear of losing my progress and money I’ve put into this game, please respond 😭🙏 ### 5/5 — Good game, but need to merge servers. *2024-10-10* Hey Devs, the game getting pretty bored. The players are dropping like flies. My server has barely has any players. After investing time and money in your good game, least you can do us now is to merge servers, if that's not the case we will be talking to ourselves lol. You guys made a good amount. Chop Chop and now lets get to work **Developer response:** We are truly sorry for the inconvenience we have caused you! We fully understand the impact that the server malfunction had on your gaming experience, and we sincerely apologize for it. The server system has been quickly restored to normal, and you can now log in to the game again. We are committed to continuously optimizing our server performance to ensure that similar issues do not happen again. Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to meeting you again in the game! ### 3/5 — Good game tbh *2024-09-06* Not bad if I’m going to be honest,I’ve had a decent bit of fun but every now and then I’ll get stuck on the pre loading screen (like I am right now) for a few days and I’ll be unable to log in till it randomly fixes itself. **Developer response:** We apologize for the inconvenience you're facing with login . Please try changing your network connection or restarting the game. If these steps do not resolve the problem, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team in the game or by our email yizeee1999@163.com. Please also provide us your phone models and loading video. We will assist you further and work towards finding a solution. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation! ### 1/5 — Game is down. *2024-08-29* Hey Devs, the game is down. **Developer response:** We are truly sorry for the inconvenience we have caused you! We fully understand the impact that the server malfunction had on your gaming experience, and we sincerely apologize for it. The server system has been quickly restored to normal, and you can now log in to the game again. We are committed to continuously optimizing our server performance to ensure that similar issues do not happen again. Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to meeting you again in the game! ### 5/5 — Fun, but.. *2024-08-28* Okay I’ve recently found this and I love the pixel art. But recently, today, I haven’t been able to get into my server? It says it’s full but I was able to play yesterday. I hope this is fixed. **Developer response:** We are truly sorry for the inconvenience we have caused you! We fully understand the impact that the server malfunction had on your gaming experience, and we sincerely apologize for it. The server system has been quickly restored to normal, and you can now log in to the game again. We are committed to continuously optimizing our server performance to ensure that similar issues do not happen again. Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to meeting you again in the game! ### 5/5 — Great Gacha *2024-08-28* Super fun game, Tons of characters with more new characters being added occasionally. Tons of events and not entirely P2W. Another note is how great their customer service is. they are very friendly and prompt and willing to help whenever. **Developer response:** We sincerely thank you for your steadfast support and genuine enthusiasm for our game. Your passion for it inspires us to continue refining and enhancing our offerings. Rest assured, we're dedicated to making our game better with every update, bringing you fresh content and exciting features to enjoy. Thank you for being a valued member of our community! ### 4/5 — 👍 *2024-08-28* Been a couple weeks, downloaded on a whim. The game itself is super super addicting. If you love gacha games and anime then this would be right up your Alley. The pace of the game moved pretty well up until around account level 60. The pay walls do go a bit crazy. Can’t really get the chaos characters without them and even if you do get them with normal in game currency. Packing them again so you can promote them proves to be extremely difficult. It’s fairly easy to understand the game. I haven’t seen anyone talk about team builds / comps but there are definitely some crazy builds out there just gotta experiment. Packing a variety of characters is sorta tough and you have to try and farm in game currencies to just make the character you want yourself. If they’d change the pay wall / top up factor to allow us to farm just a little more freely than I think game pace or just character diversity would be a bit better with what they have in game so far. Also more characters from different or even the same animes currently used would be awesome. Aside from all that I’m loving the game so far and if it gets improved even further I’m definitely here for it. ### 5/5 — Takes me back to childhood days *2024-08-20* The pixel style just takes you back all the way. Whale, dolphin or freeload, the gaming content will keeping offering fun all the same. **Developer response:** We sincerely thank you for your enthusiastic support and love for our game! We will continue to update the game content consistently, bringing you even more exciting adventures and challenges. If you encounter any issues or have valuable suggestions while playing, please feel free to contact our customer service team. We are committed to serving you wholeheartedly. ### 5/5 — Fun to play *2024-08-17* A very decent game. I’ve played many idle games before but this one is very player friendly and it doesn’t get boring at all. The update experience is very smooth too. ### 5/5 — Great for all *2024-08-17* Kind of addictive game, I’ve played for 3 days nonstop! Great idle game. You can play and go all the way through in one go without anything to put you down but you can also just leave it there for hours. Suitable for most players already. ## Frequently asked questions about Shadows Entwined ### What kind of game is Shadows Entwined? Shadows Entwined is a role-playing game that combines retro-future pixel art visuals with anime idol collection and strategic placement-based combat. Players gather characters, form dream teams, and engage in battles with escalating difficulty. ### What are the key gameplay mechanics? The game features easy-to-use placement gameplay combined with in-depth strategy. Players can freely combine skill cards and utilize character bonds to create powerful battle formations. Heroes can also be strengthened and evolved to overcome challenges. ### Is Shadows Entwined free to play? Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to acquire items or enhancements within the game. ### What kind of characters can I collect? You can summon anime idols from your childhood, ranging from hot-blooded warriors to witty detectives. These characters can be assembled into a super luxurious lineup to form your own dream team. ### What is the visual style of the game? The game features a unique blend of retro and future aesthetics, presenting a pixel world bathed in neon lights. Every frame is designed to be a visual feast, immersing players in a fantasy space full of light. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0.1 — 2024-07-09 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Shadows Entwined | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Six Paths Immortal Technique](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/six-paths-immortal-technique/id6499182506) | 4.8 (18) | Free | Games | | [Demon Hunter Idle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/demon-hunter-idle/id6472879858) | 4.5 (65) | Free | Games | | [Call of Ninja](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-of-ninja/id6467383567) | 4.8 (373) | Free | Games | | [Ninja Storm Battle:Heroes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-storm-battleheroes/id6504336475) | 3.3 (58) | Free | Games | | [Soul of the Ninja](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul-of-the-ninja/id6449531630) | 2.4 (29) | Free | Games | | [Battle Beast Arena](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-beast-arena/id6514304437) | 2.8 (5) | Free | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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