# Surrounds

> Retro arcade game focused on territory capture and energy ball collection. (iPhone/iPad app by HangZhou YuanRui Information Technology Co. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surrounds/id1228469809 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HangZhou YuanRui Information Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/878884295)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2017-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surrounds/id1228469809/reviews.md

## What is Surrounds?

Surrounds is a small game which is inspired by QIX and XONIX. Occupation and surround are the main play. 
In each level, there are limited energy balls, player need to collect certain number of them to transfer to the next level, but enemy balls are dangerous competitors. They eat energy balls and will kill player once they collider with player or player's tail. Player can kill enemy balls by surrounding them and can get enemy ball's energy ball as reward. Occupation is also important, after player occupying enough area, player can trigger super mode which will speed up player and can let player kill enemy ball directly by collider them.

## Key features

- Territory occupation
- Energy ball collection
- Enemy ball avoidance
- Enemy ball surrounding
- Super mode activation

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surrounds/id1228469809/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and enjoyable

*2018-08-27, version 1.4*

JezzBall meets Snake and it’s great. Really easy to get in the zone with this game and lose track of time.

## Frequently asked questions about Surrounds

### What is the gameplay of Surrounds?

Surrounds is an arcade game inspired by QIX and XONIX. The core gameplay involves occupying areas and collecting energy balls while avoiding enemy balls. Players can defeat enemies by surrounding them.

### How do I progress in Surrounds?

To advance to the next level in Surrounds, you need to collect a certain number of energy balls. Enemy balls are a threat as they can deplete energy balls and eliminate the player upon collision.

### What is the 'super mode' in Surrounds?

Occupying enough area in Surrounds can trigger a super mode. This mode significantly speeds up the player and allows for direct elimination of enemy balls through collision.

### Is Surrounds available on multiple platforms?

The provided data indicates Surrounds is a mobile game. Specific platform availability beyond mobile is not detailed, but it is generally expected to be on Android and iOS.

### How often is Surrounds updated?

Surrounds was last updated on June 29, 2017, with version 1.4. The initial release date was June 15, 2017, suggesting infrequent updates historically.

### What is the age rating for Surrounds?

Surrounds has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### What do players like about Surrounds?

Based on the limited ratings, Surrounds has a high average rating of 4.5 stars, indicating positive user sentiment for its gameplay mechanics and retro appeal.

### Does Surrounds have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Surrounds contains advertisements. However, as it is a free game without in-app purchases, it may potentially include ads.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.4 — 2017-06-29

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

-Add level rank
-Some minor improvements

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