# ShipAntics: The Legend of The Kiki Beast

> Puzzle adventure game with cartoon action, mystery-solving, and character customization. (iPhone/iPad app by StoryToys Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipantics-the-legend-of-the-kiki-beast/id886621471 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [StoryToys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/326301831)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 226 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 138 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2014-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipantics-the-legend-of-the-kiki-beast/id886621471/reviews.md

## What is ShipAntics?

* Winner of Tech With Kids Best Pick App Award *

Welcome to the world of ShipAntics, a fun-filled puzzle adventure game mixed with crazy cartoon action, stuffed to the gills with weird and wonderful characters!

ShipAntics stars a madcap crew of seafaring adventurers. In a last gasp effort to save his beloved Barnacle, Captain Fred transforms his ship into a floating school of excellence, sort of. Your job is to help Otto and Amanda as they venture into the unknown and sail for the horizon, solving mysteries and puzzles along the way.

ShipAntics is comprised of three separate chapters. Chapter 1 is free to play, Chapter 2 is available as a low cost in-app purchase, with Chapter 3 to follow in the coming months.

Includes four language versions in one app: English, French, German, Spanish 

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PLAY & EXPLORE
Can you solve the mysteries of the good ship Barnacle? You’ll need your wits about you to solve the riddles and navigate the dastardly puzzles!

Do you have what it takes to help keep this ship afloat.
Investigate each room on the ship and search for hidden surprises along the way. Discover secret objects and hidden creatures. 

Can you finish the game and reach the end of the story? You’ll discover lots more fun in Puzzle Mode if you do!

WATCH & LAUGH
Laugh along with the comical antics Otto, Amanda and the rest of the crew in episodes of cartoon content integrated into the game.
Want to watch the cartoon content without playing the game? Select the ‘Appisodes’ feature. 

EARN REWARDS
Win stars for each puzzle solved, each hidden creature discovered and every secret item found.
Earn new clothes for Amanda and Otto, and customize their outfits in-game. 

Watch our awesome Trailer here: shipantics.com

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REVIEWS:
"This mystery game is great fun for all gumshoes; and it works well with reluctant readers, because it motivates them to read in order to play." - Jinny Gudmundsen, TechWithKids.com

## Key features

- Puzzle solving
- Mystery exploration
- Cartoon episodes
- Character customization
- Reward system
- Multi-language support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amanda's Jockey Costume | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amanda's Cat Costume | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amanda's Adventure Costume | $0.99 | one-time |
| Otto's Combat Costume | $0.99 | one-time |
| Otto's Cowboy Costume | $0.99 | one-time |
| Costume Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Otto's Pirate Costume | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of ShipAntics?

Overall sentiment: overwhelmingly_negative

**Pros**

- 💖 Nostalgic childhood memories
- 🤩 Fun and stimulating gameplay
- 🎨 Amazing art and animation
- 😂 Humorous dialogue and jokes
- 🧩 Engaging puzzles
- ✨ Unique and adventurous
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and adults

**Cons**

- ❌ Game not updated
- 🚫 Incompatible with latest iOS
- ⏳ Long wait for updates
- 📉 Unreleased chapters
- ⚪ White screen on launch
- 🥶 Game freezes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game won't open
- Game freezes
- White screen on launch
- Unable to download on new iPads
- Age verification issues

**Most requested features**

- Update the game for latest iOS versions
- Release Chapter 3
- Make puzzles more challenging
- Make chapters more lengthy
- Expand appeal to a greater age range
- Release on Steam
- Add more levels
- Fix year of birth verification

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shipantics-the-legend-of-the-kiki-beast/id886621471/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Loved this game but can’t play it

*2025-08-12*

This game was one of the only ones I remember playing durin childhood but I can’t ply it anymore because it is not updated, please update this game to IOS 18.6!!

**Developer response:** We thank you for your feedback, we will pass this on to our team. We're sorry for any disappointment caused.

### 5/5 — Please update!

*2025-06-27*

pls make it compatible with latest ios I love this game

### 4/5 — I Still Want An Update!!!

*2025-01-10*

I WHISH THEY WOULD UPDATE THIS!!! I’m not even mad that I preordered the 3rd chapter and it never came out, I just want to be able to play what I love and payed for. Honestly I would pay even more money if they would just update the game!

I would actually cry tears of joy if they updated it 😭

### 5/5 — PLEASE BRING BACK SHIPANTICS

*2024-06-03, version 1.0.6*

Hello guys!! Kinda similar to one of the other reviews but I remember loving this game as a kid and wanted to come back to it. It was fun, stimulating, adventurous and totally unique and I was super sad that I couldn’t play it. I’m currently on the latest IOS (iOS 17.5.1 (21F90)), pleaseee update this game so that we can all play!! Thanks for the consideration!!

### 4/5 — Please Update This!

*2024-05-07*

I WHISH THEY WOULD UPDATE THIS!!! I’m not even mad that I preordered the 3rd chapter and it never came out, I just want to be able to play what I love and payed for. Honestly I would pay even more money if they would just update the game!

I would actually cry tears of joy if they updated it 😭

### 4/5 — UPDATE

*2023-07-10*

please please PLEASE update this game to work with the current IOS this game was my everything when i was younger and i remember it being so much fun i just wanna play it again

### 5/5 — one of the reviews said the age verification was sucking. Best review ever.

*2023-02-20, version 1.0.6*

honestly amazing

### 5/5 — PLEASE!!...

*2023-01-19*

i'm still here 6 years after this game comes out !! release a new version of the game I pay anything i dont care please i want to play it !! make it compatible with the new versions of iOS :(

update 2023: NOW IM HERE 8 YEARS SINCE GAME RELEASE come on game is so cool do it do it pls

### 5/5 — Update please

*2022-10-26*

Please update!!!!!! I want to play this game again

### 4/5 — Please please please please update it for the newest iOS

*2022-07-29*

I miss this game please update it
I played this game when I was really young so I don’t remember much about it, just that it was really really good
And seeing these photos make me realize it wasn’t just “young kid fantasy” making me think that
I don’t care if you never make more chapters, please I just want to play it again

**Developer response:** Hi there, thanks for your interest in ShipAntics, we appreciate it so much! Can you please let us know the model and OS of your device at support@storytoys.com and if there is anything we can do assist, we will.

## Frequently asked questions about ShipAntics

### What is ShipAntics: The Legend of The Kiki Beast?

ShipAntics is a puzzle adventure game that combines cartoon action with mystery-solving. Players help characters Otto and Amanda navigate puzzles and explore a ship to uncover secrets and progress through a story.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include solving riddles and puzzles, investigating rooms for hidden surprises, watching integrated cartoon episodes, earning stars for achievements, and customizing character outfits.

### How much does ShipAntics cost?

Chapter 1 of the game is free to play. Subsequent chapters, such as Chapter 2, are available as low-cost in-app purchases. Chapter 3 is planned for future release.

### What devices is ShipAntics compatible with?

The app description does not specify exact device compatibility, but it is available in four language versions: English, French, German, and Spanish, suggesting it is designed for a broad audience.

### What are some common use cases for ShipAntics?

This app is ideal for children who enjoy engaging puzzle-solving challenges and animated stories. It can also be beneficial for reluctant readers as it motivates them to read to progress in the game.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2014-12-08

UNLOCK CHAPTER 2 WITH A SIMPLE IN-APP PURCHASE: In the latest chapter, Amanda, Otto and the crew of the Barnacle travel to the mysterious Kiki Island in search of the fearsome Kiki Beast! Packed with loads of new characters, locations, puzzles and surprises, chapter 2 the Search for the Kiki Beast is a whole new adventure, just waiting to be explored!
 
UPDATE INCLUDES:
New chapter packed to the gills with new puzzles and locations to explore!
New premium costumes now available to purchase.
3 great new Puzzle added to unlock and replay.
2 whole new Appisodes to unlock and enjoy.
A fix for people who were having issues continuing their Chapter 1 saved game

### 1.0.3 — 2014-11-19

UNLOCK CHAPTER 2 WITH A SIMPLE IN-APP PURCHASE: In the latest chapter, Amanda, Otto and the crew of the Barnacle travel to the mysterious Kiki Island in search of the fearsome Kiki Beast! Packed with loads of new characters, locations, puzzles and surprises, chapter 2 the Search for the Kiki Beast is a whole new adventure, just waiting to be explored!
 
UPDATE INCLUDES:
New chapter packed to the gills with new puzzles and locations to explore!
New premium costumes now available to purchase.
3 great new Puzzle added to unlock and replay.
2 whole new Appisodes to unlock and enjoy.

### 1.0.1 — 2014-08-08

Bug fixes and optimisations

### 1.0.0 — 2014-07-11

No release notes.

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