# Spectromancer HD

> Fantasy card game with elemental magic duels against AI and online players. (iPhone/iPad app by KELLY DORNHAUS GAMES LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectromancer-hd/id551349421 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KELLY DORNHAUS GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044090369)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Strategy
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.57/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectromancer-hd/id551349421/reviews.md

## What is Spectromancer HD?

In Spectromancer, a fantasy card game, players participate in a magical duel against other mages by strategically summoning creatures and casting spells. Each mage uses five magical elements during a duel - Fire, Water, Air and Earth, plus a fifth related to the specific mage type. Players are able to duel against the computer or against other online players live.

## Key features

- Magical duels
- Summon creatures
- Cast spells
- Five elemental magic types
- AI opponent
- Online multiplayer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| League of Heroes expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| Truth and Beauty expansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| "Gathering of Power" expansion | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Spectromancer HD?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay mechanics
- 💰 Fair pricing model without pay-to-win mechanics
- 🧠 Excellent AI that provides genuine challenge
- 🎨 Polished presentation and artwork
- 📚 High replayability with multiple characters and strategies
- ⚡ Quick matches suitable for mobile gaming
- 🎭 Diverse character archetypes with unique playstyles
- 📖 Compelling campaign mode with varied scenarios
- 🤝 Faithful port from PC version
- 🎯 Easy to learn but strategically deep

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes across multiple iOS versions
- 📱 Poor compatibility with newer iOS updates
- ⏸️ Main menu buttons frequently unresponsive
- 🔄 Screen rotation issues on newer devices
- ⌨️ Keyboard input problems and crashes
- 📊 Suboptimal UI layout with wasted screen space
- 🔤 Character name entry causes crashes
- ⏱️ Lack of regular updates and maintenance
- 🎮 Limited deck customization in multiplayer
- 🎵 Repetitive background music

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when casting Sonic Boom as Sorcerer
- Crashes when using Power Chain ability
- Crashes when using Time Zoom feature
- Main menu buttons unresponsive on startup
- Game hangs on splash screen
- Screen stuck in portrait mode on iPadOS 16
- Crashes during character name entry
- Frequent crashes mid-game during League of Heroes
- Keyboard input not optimized causing crashes
- Crashes on iOS 9 and later versions
- Game won't open or launch properly
- Freezing issues requiring app restart

**Most requested features**

- French language translation
- Additional card archetypes and characters
- Deck building and customization options
- More expansion content
- Spectromancer 2 sequel
- Retina graphics optimization
- iPhone version revival
- Additional background music tracks
- Customizable character names without crashes
- Astral Masters revival

## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectromancer-hd/id551349421/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun game but reporting small bug

*2024-10-01, version 1.35*

Super fun and straightforward game. Reporting a small bug though…. I bought the expansions. When playing as Sorcerer in League of Heroes, it crashes out of the game each time I cast Sonic Boom. That’s not fun. Please fix!

### 3/5 — Updates

*2024-08-10, version 1.35*

This game would receive 5 stars if the developer updated the app more frequently. It always gets to the point where it starts crashing before an update is applied.

### 4/5 — Best app if bug fixed

*2024-06-30, version 1.35*

I have played the game for nearly 16 years discontinuously, from ipad mini first gen to now the ipad pro. Always a great game to play. Happy to be able to play now, but could be more delightful if the broken bug fixed when using power chain or time zoom. It should be surely 5 stars app without this annoying bug.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2024-01-01, version 1.35*

This game is a true gem.  Partly made by the mind behind magic the gathering, it has some similarities to magic, but appreciable differences.  The game is FUN to play, and addictive in my case.  It is not a money grabber either.  You pay the up front price, then you can unlock a few decks for a few bucks extra if you choose.  That’s it…. It’s exactly what I needed… something that’s not magic, but plays like magic.  The game has a very nostalgic feel to it as well…. Love it.

### 5/5 — Incredible AI

*2023-09-23, version 1.35*

A superb card game which does t confuse breadth for depth, and combines this with an AI that really seems to get the game and is completely capable of challenging you without seemingly cheating. Campaign is just a good fun excuse to play with the mechanics in various scenarios. As good today as it was on release.

### 5/5 — Great Great Great

*2023-02-16, version 1.35*

I’ve played Spectro since the beginning, way back in my PC days with this game.  I still love this game.  I am so thankful for the developers putting up a patch here at IOS 16.  Thank you!  If you ever decide to add more expansions, I’m in.  Honestly everybody, where Magic the Gathering is a great game, albeit rather bloated, from the fun days up until Urza’s Saga/Mercadia’s masks, this game remains fun in a similar but different way WITHOUT being a money hog.  This satisfies my fantasy ‘card-like’ game desires in so many ways.

I would still love to see a few more archtypes someday!

### 5/5 — Still here

*2023-02-15, version 1.35*

I thought this was no longer available on IOS, or that it didn’t work anymore but after a recent upgrade Spectromancer on the IPad and iPhone seems to work just fine.  I’m back to enjoying the crap out of this.  It’s one of my top solo favorites.  I’ve not played recently online so don’t have any notes there though I seem to recall it working in async mode (my favorite way to play most games).

### 1/5 — Please fix rotation issue on iPadOS 16 PLZ.

*2022-12-08, version 1.14*

This is one of my favorite game! I recommended it to my many friends. Since I updated iPadOS 16 the application has rotation issue. it is still working, but stays in portrait mode instead of in landscape mode. I’m hopping you’ll fix this issue. Thank you in advance. Also “Astral Masters” is my another favorite game, which is not in the AppStore anymore, nether in my purchased list. As I know you create this game too, If so, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE Bring it back to alive (I love Astral Masters more then Spectromancer, but they both are my besties). 🙏

### 1/5 — Game no longer works

*2022-10-31, version 1.14*

I used to really like this game, but it’s been completely forgotten by its developers. Even up to recently you could bypass some of the Bugginess by opening, then minimising and then going back to it, but it would crash after about 10 minutes. After the latest IOS release, it won’t even open right to be able to play - don’t buy until they fix this

### 4/5 — You are stucked with the name “Player”

*2022-05-31, version 1.14*

Is there anybody gonna mention here that you cannot change your character name in Single or Campaign mode for that matter as it automatically crashes when you start typing. I love the game as it reminded me of Astral Tournament and Astral Masters card battle strategy style that is similar to Magic the Gathering. I don’t have any issues with the entire game but ATTENTION to the Developers,  please fix this crashing issue even if its just a little deal.

## Frequently asked questions about Spectromancer HD

### What is Spectromancer HD?

Spectromancer HD is a fantasy card game where players engage in magical duels. You strategically summon creatures and cast spells using five different elemental magic types to defeat your opponents.

### How do I play Spectromancer HD?

In Spectromancer HD, you'll participate in turn-based duels against other mages. The core gameplay involves strategically using your cards to summon creatures and cast spells, leveraging the five elemental magic types available.

### Can I play against other people?

Yes, Spectromancer HD offers both single-player duels against the computer and live multiplayer matches against other online players. This allows for both practice and competitive play.

### What are the elemental magic types?

Players can utilize five magical elements during a duel: Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Additionally, each specific mage type has a fifth unique elemental magic associated with them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.35 — 2023-02-13

Fixed compatibility issue with iOS 16.

### 1.14 — 2016-02-03

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

Fixed bug with incorrect menu in the lobby screen.

### 1.13 — 2016-01-29

Fixed instant crash on modern tablets under iOS 9

### 1.12 — 2013-04-08

Bugs fixed. Game balance improved.

### 1.1 — 2012-11-16

4 new game classes: Warrior Priest, Vampire Lord, Cultist, Golem Master. 
Blitz mode in the Online league.

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