# Sine Mora

> Visually stunning horizontal shoot'em up with time-based gameplay mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sine-mora/id669096796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 161 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 346 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sine-mora/id669096796/reviews.md

## What is Sine Mora?

9/10 Eurogamer --- Game of the Week - “Perhaps the most visually stunning shooter ever made” 
9/10 IGN --- “Everything fans expect is here in Sine Mora.” 8.5/10 Gamespot --- “One of the best XBLA titles this year.” 
9.5/10 Destructoid --- "One of the most aesthetically-pleasing, fun, and thought-provoking games to come out in some time."
91/100 GameTrailers --- "Sine Mora's unforgettable mechanics and presentation bring the genre kicking and screaming back into the spotlight."

After conquering PC, XBLA and PS3, the cult classic shoot'em up has finally arrived to iOS! Fusing frantic, innovative gameplay from Digital Reality with stunning graphical design from Grasshopper Manufacture, Sine Mora set a new high standard for shmups and gained widespread acclaim. Strap yourself in and get ready for a breathtaking adventure!
 
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora is a gorgeous shoot'em up that offers a Story Mode that weaves an over-the-top tale and an Arcade Mode that provides deep, satisfying gameplay to challenge fans of the genre. With many ways to manipulate time, Sine Mora features over 50 weapon combinations to complete each beautiful stage that form fits to the player's skills with scaling difficulty. Soundtrack composed by Akira Yamaoka and featuring boss designs by Mahiro Maeda. 

- Engrossing story integrated seamlessly into the action to elevate the user experience 
- Unique, time extension based gameplay 
- 7 beautifully crafted, diverse stages 
- Over 50 different weapon combinations with time manipulating devices 
- Great accessibility 
- Story Mode is tailored to not scare away absolute newcomers to the genre 
- Risk and reward - multiple difficulty levels in Arcade Mode with deep scoring and hidden rank system for the more experienced players 
- Music composed by Akira Yamaoka, Sound Director of Silent Hill and Shadows of the Damned - Featuring boss designs by Mahiro Maeda, one of the most prominent Japanese anime creators (Blue Submarine No. 6, The Animatrix - The Second Renaissance, Kill Bill: Vol. 1) 

This version is not yet optimized for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and 4th generation iPod Touch! Running the game on these devices is not advised.

## Key features

- Horizontal shoot'em up gameplay
- Time manipulation mechanics
- Over 50 weapon combinations
- Story Mode and Arcade Mode
- Visually stunning graphics
- Scaling difficulty

## Recent user reviews (10 of 161)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sine-mora/id669096796/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2025-10-07*

Sine Mora is top-notch in every way. The iOS controls work great. The app icon is different from the graphic used in the game’s title screen because the developers want the iOS users to easily remember that Sine Mora is a game with lots of action.

Throughout the game there are many references to the character’s ability to time travel. Time travel is very popular in entertainment of all types but the way it’s used in Sine Mora is very unique and not boring. There is a really complex story that goes along with the action but it is read in between the stages. Speaking of stages, Sine Mora is divided into many of them which you can see blurred out in the stage selection screen right away before you start playing. This means that you won’t have any problem taking a break from the engaging gameplay. There is dialogue between the airplane radios during the levels to make them more enjoyable. The story is incredibly well written from beginning to end and it feels as though it was written by a professional author with all the character’s emotions playing their roles.

Sine Mora is everything anyone could want in a mobile game!

### 1/5 — Impossible to play on recent iphone

*2022-02-09*

Do not but this game, it is impossible to olay on an iPhone 11 for example. It was meant for iphone 4 résolution and the image only occupy a quarter of the screen! Therefore it is almost impossible to play!!!!

### 5/5 — Love love love this game. Thanks Suda51

*2021-09-15*

This game has one of the best bosses, best gameplay of an airship shootem up game i played since the game 1943, and that was on Capcom Arcade Stadium. If I could create a smash hit acclaimed licened movie, it would be this, imagin Kolobok in live action. I wish there where merchantdice and or action figures of characters and bosses of the game. This hame one of two reasons how a rose became my favorite flower, thank Ruby Rose, RWBY, Rooster Teeth, Monty Omen, Suda51, and this game for my love of roses.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t support controllers

*2021-09-14*

This game is amazing. I have played it on a pc for a while and I was so surprised when I found it for iPad. I bought it immediately. But then came the big disappointment of having to play with a virtual controller in the touch screen instead of being able to play with my actual controller. This is a game that requires fine controller input and it becomes incredibly frustrating to play it like that. I would say that the game is simply unplayable with touch screen. It would be a 5 star game if it had controller support. Sad :(

### 3/5 — Что за...

*2021-02-15*

Эта игра должна поддерживать геймпад. Я играл в неё на андроид, и это было. Тогда не поиграл толком, но очень захотел сейчас. Буду считать, что заплатил за то, что играл в неё когда-то давно, но я очень сильно разочарован.

### 2/5 — Blue tooth controller

*2020-10-28*

This would be one of the top games of its kind for iOS 
But the lack of blue tooth controller support just ruined the whole effort. The controls on the screen makes it literally impossible to enjoy or finish maps. 
Pity

### 3/5 — Needs game controller support

*2020-10-12, version 1.30*

Where are the controller updates?

### 5/5 — Would be great to see a recent update that isn’t years ago

*2020-07-30*

IG ave loves this app from the day I got it years and years ago. The Dev may not feel the same seeing as this app has not been shown the love it deserves with recent updates. Just because it still boots up doesn’t mean it is working so great. 

This app had great potential nearly realized then. Now it is potential that needs to be pursued further by the dev. But it would still be far better than some app offerings in the App Store. 

Please update.

### 3/5 — Please update!

*2020-05-26*

Would be a 5-star game if it supported iPhone X screens!

### 2/5 — 截圖與實際畫面不符

*2020-03-02, version 1.30*

截圖（截圖是全螢幕）與實際畫面不符

## Frequently asked questions about Sine Mora

### What kind of game is Sine Mora?

Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up (shmup) game. It combines classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, featuring stunning graphics and innovative gameplay centered around time manipulation.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics in Sine Mora?

The core mechanic revolves around time. Players must manage their time effectively, as it is the ultimate factor in survival and progression. The game also offers over 50 weapon combinations and features a risk-and-reward system with multiple difficulty levels.

### Is Sine Mora free to play?

Based on the provided information, Sine Mora is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is Sine Mora available on?

Sine Mora has been released on PC, XBLA, PS3, and now iOS. However, this iOS version is not yet optimized for older devices like iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and 4th generation iPod Touch, and running it on these devices is not advised.

### What makes Sine Mora unique compared to other shooters?

Sine Mora stands out due to its unique time-extension based gameplay, where managing time is crucial. It also boasts exceptional visual design, a captivating soundtrack composed by Akira Yamaoka, and boss designs by Mahiro Maeda, elevating the overall experience beyond typical genre offerings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.30 — 2015-05-04

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

Memory optimization
64bit support

### 1.29 — 2014-04-25

Bugfixes

### 1.27 — 2014-02-07

Bugfixes

### 1.24 — 2013-10-02

- Game Center is now implemented into the game
- Sine Mora is now iCade compatible!
- Full Spanish localization added
- Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2013-07-28

New Features 
- New control schemes for an improved game experience: beside the traditional virtual joystick, players now may choose a floating joystick control and relative touch control as well!
- Three different graphic quality settings for scalable performance 
- A lot of new, spectacular graphic effects
 
Improvements and fixes 
- Overall performance improvement 
- Content fixes and optimizations
- Gameplay balance optimization

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