# Star Horizon — user reviews

> 191 indexed App Store user reviews of Star Horizon by Orbital Knight sp. z o.o., rated 4.10/5 from 25 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-horizon/id814466047/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-horizon/id814466047.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 15 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 2

## What do users think of Star Horizon?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visual effects
- 🎮 Smooth, responsive controls
- 🚀 Excellent frame rate and performance
- 📖 Engaging sci-fi storyline with branching choices
- 💰 No in-app purchases required
- 🎯 On-rails shooter gameplay similar to Star Fox
- 🎧 Good sound design and immersive audio
- 🕹️ MFi controller support
- ⚡ Fast-paced, action-packed gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS versions
- ⏱️ Very short game length (1-3 hours)
- 🎤 Poor voice acting and cheesy dialogue
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ❌ Limited control over ship movement
- 📉 Limited replayability and customization
- 🎯 Difficulty spikes, especially final boss
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🎮 Limited upgrade options
- 😴 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 17.2 and newer versions
- Crashes when opening achievements button
- Game crashes when starting missions
- Crashes at specific checkpoints (SOS mission)
- Frame rate drops during intense scenes
- Civilian ship disappears on level 2 checkpoint restart
- Language defaults to unknown language (Russian)
- Menu disappears immediately after death
- Crashes on iPad Pro and older devices
- Controller support broken after updates
- Game won't load past opening credits on older devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels and missions
- Additional ships and weapons
- Sequel or expansion pack
- Full 3D flight control like Galaxy on Fire
- More varied enemy types
- Online multiplayer mode
- Open-world exploration elements
- Accelerometer control option
- Inverted controller support
- More meaningful story choices with lasting impact

## Newest reviews (12 of 191)

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2025-09-05*

I thought this was like the OG star fighter game Colony Wars. But it’s just a shoot the dots game with a 5% control over the fighter craft. NOT WORTH $9.99. Maybe $2.00. When I buy a star fighter game, I want total control. Metalstorm does this better.

### 4/5 — Decided to revisit!

*2024-12-17*

Great game, needs an update!

### 2/5 — Crashes Upon Opening iOS 17.2 iPhone 15 Pro

*2023-12-20*

Seems this app is currently broken with the latest iOS versions.

It’s been a while since I played it, but when it did work, I remember this game being very fun and engaging. It’s sort of an on-rails 3D space shooter much like the Starfox series.

It’s pretty nostalgic for me, so hopefully we eventually get an update to fix the crashing!

### 3/5 — It's a Linear Game

*2022-01-27*

I was expecting an open-worldish game, not something like a SWTOR space mission.

### 4/5 — Good game, needs balance.

*2020-10-20*

I like this game a lot for its graphics and overall gameplay, but there are definitely issues to solve when it comes to balance. I think that enemies in easy mode should be nerfed, as they are clearly hard to fight starting with Chameleon.

### 3/5 — Will Not open on IPad Pro, Please Fix

*2017-07-19*

WIll not work or open on IPad Pro, a Major growing market within the Apple product line.

### 4/5 — Good game! But...

*2017-07-06*

GC crashes when you click on achievements button within game. iOS 9.3.4, Air

### 2/5 — Полтора часа сомнительного удовольствия

*2017-01-15*

Скучно, не интересно...
По 4 апгрейда на 4 слота.
Заявка на нелинейность сюжета - просто пыль в глаза... все равно те же 10 миссий, как ни крути. Проходится за полтора-два часа. Тот редкий случай, когда жалко потраченных денег.

### 1/5 — Crash

*2016-12-28, version 2.2.3*

Instantly crashes. Dont even go to the menu part. I am using ipod touch 5 ios 9.

### 1/5 — 強制終了多すぎ

*2016-12-18*

値段の割に強制終了って運営氏ねよ

### 4/5 — Great little game

*2016-12-14, version 2.2.2*

Ok, I'd love to give this 5 stars. But I can't, game play is great and the graphics are amazing for a phone app.. it's just not long enough for a chargeable game.

### 3/5 — Update fail

*2016-12-04, version 2.2.1*

The latest update eliminated my ability to use my controller.  Fix it please

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Não funcionou comigo

*2024-05-02*

O app abre e já fecha sozinho.

### 1/5 — Crashes Upon Opening iOS 17.2 iPhone 15 Pro!

*2023-12-14*

Used to love playing this game, I’d love an update to fix the crashing!

### 1/5 — No work!!

*2023-12-07*

Не запускается!!! 👎👎👎👎👎

### 1/5 — If you are a low iPhone user, then do not buy.

*2022-11-04*

It crashes every time I open it. Thought I would love it, but will never find out.

### 1/5 — Зря потраченные деньги!

*2021-04-02*

Можешь только стрелять, корабль летит сам. Привет от игрового автомата, за четыре сотки. Давайте оставим 2010 там где он был.

### 1/5 — Pas pour iPhone X

*2019-10-15*

J’ai un iPhone XR et les commande ne sont pas dans l’écran mais dans les bords arrondis... Pas facile d’y jouer !!! Dommage

### 1/5 — 改善してください。

*2019-07-19*

操作ボタンが画面から見切れてしまってほとんど操作できません。即改善を求めます。

### 1/5 — iPhone Xs max では

*2018-11-29*

iPhone6plusでやってたが XS Maxでは左画面のロケット発射アイコンが切れてしまい扱いにくい。画面表示の改良が必要。

### 1/5 — Potential but......

*2017-06-25, version 2.2.4*

Game has tons of potential with amazing graphics and amazing gameplay. Problem is, every time you try to open a mission the app crashes. Every time! Please fix this now! I just paid money for this game, I want it to work!

### 1/5 — Won't run with this current build

*2017-06-13, version 2.2.4*

App crashes before you can run a mission every time.  Please fix this latest version!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Better than Redout Space Assault

*2021-11-11*

Don’t bother with Apple Arcade or Redout, just get this game. It’s the only decent on-the-rails space shooter on iOS. You can try to find another one, but good luck.

### 5/5 — Simple to control, hard to master. As all videogames should be!

*2020-08-09*

This is a brilliantly made game! The game is easy to pick up but it is hard to master. The graphics are very impressive for a mobile game and while the music and the voice acting isn't the best, it is serviceable. Honestly, this is one of my favorite games to play on my phone and I have zero complaints. Excellent job, developer(s)!

### 5/5 — Космо аркада ААА класса!

*2019-09-01*

Классная игрушка!
Эдакий космораннер со стрельбой:)
Хотелось бы увидеть что то подобное , с такой же механикой но более масштабное (больше кораблей , исследования и тд).
За великий и могучий отдельное спасибо.
Денег своих однозначно стоит.

### 5/5 — Best 3D space shooter

*2019-08-04, version 2.3.0*

The game is really amazing. Good replay value.

### 5/5 — Star Horizon is a Longtime Favorite of Mine

*2019-03-29, version 2.3.0*

I’ve had Star Horizon for many years and I’ve played it several times. It’s one of my all-time favorite video games. I even own Star Horizon on android. 

A few years back I had an issue and I contacted customer support. She was very friendly and helpful and resolve my issue.

### 5/5 — Great now on iPad Pro

*2018-02-16, version 2.3.0*

(Edit) Now working properly on the new iPad Pro, it looks great and plays well.
Nice game reminiscent of starblade.

### 5/5 — Tolles Spiel aber...

*2017-10-27*

...Seit iOS 11.0.2 lässt es sich nicht mehr starten :(

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2017-02-03, version 2.2.3*

Beautiful, smooth, error free, fast but rewarding upgrades, limited "grinding," excellent sense of speed and scale. A wonderful on rails space shooter. Exactly what I wanted. I hope they add more in the future because I can't get enough! Controller support is also flawless. Loved this game.

### 5/5 — Star Shooting

*2016-11-16, version 2.2.0*

Finally it's on Apple TV

### 5/5 — Best

*2016-11-15, version 2.0.2*

Good game l love it

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