# Sinister Fate

> 16-bit strategy RPG with customizable teams and class-based combat. (iPhone/iPad app by LAKOO GAMES LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinister-fate/id605697473 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LAKOO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/353949069)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 337 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2013-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinister-fate/id605697473/reviews.md

## What is Sinister Fate?

Enjoy 16-bit styled SLG with stunning visuals and animation!

6 classes to choose: Swordman, Priest, Knight, Mage, Archer and Tanker.
Compensate the shortages with your own formation.
Acquire and customize your team with over 400 arms and 50 skills.

## Key features

- 16-bit styled SLG
- Stunning visuals and animation
- 6 character classes
- Team formation customization
- Over 400 arms
- 50 skills

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Badges | $0.99 | one-time |
| 62 Badges | $1.99 | one-time |
| 162 Badges | $4.99 | one-time |
| 381 Badges | $9.99 | one-time |
| 742 Badges | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1968 Badges | $49.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Badges | $99.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sinister Fate?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging turn-based tactical gameplay
- 🎨 Charming art style and graphics
- 💰 Playable without mandatory spending
- 🏆 Addictive and time-consuming gameplay
- 🎯 Strategic depth with character customization
- 🎁 Generous daily reward system
- 📱 Easy to learn mechanics
- 👥 Multiple character classes and units
- ⚡ Smooth battle system performance
- 🌍 Reminiscent of classic JRPG tactics games

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🎮 Poor input/control responsiveness
- 🌐 Language localization issues
- 💸 Pay-to-win progression at higher levels
- 😴 Repetitive gameplay and limited content
- 📖 Long, unskippable tutorial
- 🔤 Poor English translation quality
- ⚙️ Tedious equipment management system
- 🎯 Unbalanced difficulty spikes
- 👥 Lack of unique character designs
- 🌐 Missing English version in some regions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tutorial stage 4 freezes and prevents progression
- Cannot move or attack after first turn
- Game crashes on level select screens
- Crashes during summoning animations
- Crashes when loading maps
- Weapon disappears after battles
- Second wave completion doesn't award gems
- Mission objectives not registering properly
- Game crashes on startup
- Incompatibility with older iOS devices
- Unresponsive touch controls

**Most requested features**

- PvP multiplayer mode
- Item trading system
- Job/class change mechanics
- Automated skill leveling button
- Best equipment auto-assign feature
- Preset formation options
- Bulk equipment selling
- Character appearance customization
- More unique character dialogue
- Ability to exit stages without restarting progress
- More story content and stages
- Online features and connectivity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 337)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sinister-fate/id605697473/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-06-12, version 1.31.13*

This is an old but really good turn based tactics rpg.  So glad to see it’s still playable.  I love it, thank you and great job 👍✌️🫶

### 5/5 — Improve gameplay and engine

*2020-09-24, version 1.31.13*

Hi Developer! Please update the game for smoother gameplay experience. It is a great game if you able to come up with more events and a little bit of graphic change.

### 5/5 — Ngô Xuân Thái

*2020-04-14, version 1.31.13*

Game này tuyệt vời hay hihihi

### 1/5 — ip 7+

*2019-08-04, version 1.31.13*

กดไม่ติด

### 1/5 — Too many bugs

*2019-08-03, version 1.31.13*

Cannot move and attack

### 4/5 — Question

*2019-06-24, version 1.31.13*

How can I open the received chest?

### 2/5 — 中文呢？

*2019-01-19, version 1.31.13*

係咪當我盲？又話有中文？

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2018-10-30, version 1.31.13*

During the first tutorial mission, you tap to go over to the enemy, tap to attack them, and then on your second turn nothing works. Can’t tap to move, to attack, or do anything but pass the turn until you die, sending you back to the main menu and telling you to do the mission again. Tried reloading the game, tried re-installing the game, nothing. Fix it so it’s playable

### 1/5 — Not good

*2018-08-08, version 1.31.13*

I saw this game from my friend and decided to try it out since I love this kind of games but the controls of the game is unusable. I can't walk nor attack my enemies since it's very difficult to select them. I really hope that you can give solution to this.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2017-11-09, version 1.31.13*

The fame control is bad . Any idea to fix

## Frequently asked questions about Sinister Fate

### What kind of game is Sinister Fate?

Sinister Fate is a 16-bit styled strategy role-playing game (SLG). It features stunning visuals and animations, focusing on tactical combat and team customization.

### How can I customize my team in Sinister Fate?

You can customize your team by choosing from six different classes: Swordman, Priest, Knight, Mage, Archer, and Tanker. Additionally, you can acquire and equip over 400 different arms and learn up to 50 unique skills to further tailor your team's abilities.

### Is Sinister Fate free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or acquire items.

### What are the main classes available in the game?

The game offers six distinct classes to choose from: Swordman, Priest, Knight, Mage, Archer, and Tanker. Each class likely has unique strengths and weaknesses that can be leveraged in team formations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.31.13 — 2017-06-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

◆ Improve performance of animation
◆ Improve support for latest version of iOS and iDevices

### 1.23 — 2014-05-09

◆ Fix the language mismatch.

### 1.22 — 2014-04-04

◆ Game script improvement.

### 1.21 — 2014-03-05

◆Bug Fix
◆Tune difficulty

### 1.20 — 2014-01-03

◆Bug Fix

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-23.*