# The Contender: Fight of the Century

> Retro 8-bit arcade boxing game with challenging controls and local multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Frosty Pop.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-contender-fight-of-the-century/id1134642656 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677)
- Category: Games, Sports, Casual, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 170 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-contender-fight-of-the-century/id1134642656/reviews.md

## What is The Contender?

* Please note: You can use multiple fingers to tap to get up! So tap fast with as many as you can! Also pause menu can be found in top left of gameplay screen next to timer. *

In a world you cannot understand, the ring is your salvation. You are, The Contender.

Get rocked in this 80s throwback to arcade boxing champions of yesteryears. The Contender is a less-is-more homage to classic 8-bit console (boxing) games that will, ahem, stretch your limits!

With deeply flawed control limitations, you will burst into tears of joy and passive rage as you walk into multiple left hand jabs with your stiff upper lip and stretch your arms across the ring to land your punches. And don't  forget to tap furiously to avoid being knocked out!

Float like a butterfly, sting like a b... no chance.

FEATURES:

• Local player vs. player
• Super dope 8-bit soundtrack
• Classic console 8-bit graphics
• Track wins, losses, and scores in Game Centre
• iMessage Sticker Pack
• Unique arms stretching mechanic
• Controls that will make you scream
• Social sharing with friends and family

## Key features

- Local player vs. player
- 8-bit graphics
- Unique arms stretching mechanic
- Game Centre integration
- iMessage Sticker Pack
- Social sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knockout Ads! | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Contender?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🕹️ Fun, quick, nostalgic game
- ✨ Retro arcade feel
- 💰 Fair monetization
- 🇻🇳 Good game (Vietnamese)
- 🤩 Creative and unique concept
- 👍 Great developer reputation
- 💯 Addictive gameplay
- 👌 Perfect game (user opinion)
- 💪 Fast-paced action
- 😄 Fun with friends (local multiplayer)
- ✨ Inspiring and creative
- 🎨 Cute art style
- 🎶 Cool music

**Cons**

- 📉 Too easy, needs harder difficulty
- 🤖 AI always wins
- 🐛 AI arms stretch
- 🐌 Laggy and slow performance
- 😴 Boring gameplay
- 🤷 You never win
- 🤔 Unclear win conditions
- 👎 Horrible game
- 🧱 Shovelware of the 80s
- 🚫 No tutorial or difficulty setting
- 🗑️ Trash game
- 😵 Frustrating gameplay
- ❓ Confusing game mechanics
- 🐌 Clunky controls
- 👎 Bad controls
- 🚶 No way to block hits
- 💡 Spam punch to win
- 🚶 Rigid and slow controls
- 😵 Too difficult to beat opponent
- 🕹️ Buttons too small
- 😠 Cheated out of a win
- 😕 No story mode
- 🤷 No strategy involved
- 🐢 Opponent gets up too fast
- 📉 Lack of progression
- 😐 Mediocre at the moment
- ✋ Can't move and punch simultaneously
- 👎 Dumb controls
- 🚫 Can't hit without getting hit
- 🤷 Buttons not sensitive
- 📉 Computer opponent too easy
- 🚫 Game useless and unforgivable
- 📉 Too basic, relies on tapping
- 😴 Boring, no challenge
- ❓ Confusing losses when knocked out
- 🤷 No aim other than spamming buttons
- 🗑️ Dull, deleted quickly
- 😡 Stupid game, never win
- 🤔 What am I meant to be doing?

**Commonly reported bugs**

- AI arms stretch
- Game says I lost when I won rounds
- Game says I lost when I knocked down opponent
- Opponent gets back up in three seconds
- Buttons are not sensitive with multiple touch
- Game says I lost when I knocked down opponent
- Being given losses when getting knocked out

**Most requested features**

- Needs to be harder
- Custom fighters
- Different AI difficulty levels
- More colors for locations and fighters
- More arenas
- More people in crowds
- Campaign mode
- Progressive difficulty
- More features (characters, arenas)
- Daily challenges
- Skins
- Custom rings
- Online challenges for titles
- AI opponent variety with background info
- Story mode
- PVP mode
- Variety of characters with different stats
- Modify name in ranking
- Harder AI or difficulty setting
- Different rings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-contender-fight-of-the-century/id1134642656/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good

*2022-06-15*

Too easy needs to be harder

### 5/5 — Fun, quick, nostalgic game

*2021-08-06*

This is the perfect retro arcade game for when you have a few minutes and want something light and fun. After getting the hang of it, I win the bulk of the time, but it also counts your hits as a sort of high score, so you can always chase that too. Very well done, thank you developer for a good game that you monetized fairly.

### 1/5 — Soo stupid...

*2019-12-30*

The ai always win and their arms stretch! That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen in my life this game is trash so stop making games

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2019-12-29*

This game is laggy, slow (I have the latest iOS device) and just boring. You never win

### 5/5 — game hay

*2019-09-23, version 1.0.1*

lau rồi tôi mới thấy một game hay như vậy mà chị tôi lại ko chơi chung với tôi, tôi chỉ chơi với chị tôi 2 màn mà thôi😂😂😂🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳

### 1/5 — Worst game ever

*2019-06-23*

Apparently you lose when you k.o. the computer twice and the computer k.o.’s you once. Where is the logic in that? Anyways, it is a horrible game so don’t waste your time playing it.

### 4/5 — I hate chicken nuggets but damn

*2019-01-27*

This game is pretty fun. 4 stars

### 2/5 — What a time to be alive.

*2018-11-19*

Playing a clone of a game for the Atari 2600 with ... improved(?) graphics, all for the measly price of constant ads. I get the appeal I suppose but good grief the shovelware of the 80s is coming back.

### 1/5 — Frustrating

*2018-11-11*

I found that every time I played one player I would lose. I’ll admit I was terrible at it but there is no tutorial or difficulty setting so I can’t get better

### 1/5 — Dumm?

*2018-09-02*

Warum gibt es bei mein dunkles Icon, obwohl ich das Spiel gelöscht habe? Ich kann es nich löschen oder anderes damit machen!

## Frequently asked questions about The Contender

### What kind of game is The Contender: Fight of the Century?

This is a retro-style arcade boxing game that pays homage to classic 8-bit console games. It features simple yet challenging controls designed to test your reflexes and endurance as you fight in the ring.

### What are the main features of this boxing game?

Key features include local player vs. player matches, classic 8-bit graphics and soundtrack, a unique arms stretching mechanic, Game Centre integration for tracking scores, and an iMessage sticker pack for sharing.

### How do I control my boxer in the game?

The game utilizes a unique control scheme where you tap furiously with multiple fingers to land punches and avoid being knocked out. The description notes that the controls are intentionally challenging and designed to 'stretch your limits'.

### Is this game free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. The description does not specify what these in-app purchases are for.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is aimed at players who enjoy retro gaming experiences, particularly fans of classic arcade boxing titles. It's also for those who appreciate a challenging control system that requires quick reflexes and persistence.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2017-04-13

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

Thanks for downloading my little game! Please note: You can use multiple fingers to tap to get up! So tap fast with as many as you can! Also pause menu can be found in top left of gameplay screen next to timer.

This quick update just has some:

• minor bug squashes
• network optimizations
• AI difficulty adjustments
• some minor layout fixes

Any questions or comments, feel free to reach out on Twitter @FrostyPopCorps or email hello@frostypop.com. Now, we fight!

### 1.0 — 2017-04-12

No release notes.

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