# The Forbidden Arts — Rise from the fire within

> Action-adventure platformer where players master fire magic to explore and fight. (iPhone/iPad app by Selosoft, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-forbidden-arts/id1538247416 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Selosoft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539360748)
- Category: Games, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 164 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 2.1 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 1 more
- Released: 2021-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-forbidden-arts/id1538247416/reviews.md

## What is The Forbidden Arts?

The Forbidden Arts is an action adventure platformer with a focus on discovery and exploration. When the hero of the game, Phoenix, seeks the counsel of a druid to make sense of his visions, she awakens the latent pyromancy within him. This begins an epic journey from Phoenix’s humble beginnings as he seeks to master the element of fire.

Key Features:
• 5 Worlds with multiple levels
• 6 Boss Fights
• 30+ different enemies
• 12+ hours of gameplay
• High quality hand-painted art style

• Channel your pyromancer flame to cast devastating spells upon enemies and bosses, protect yourself from harm and manipulate the environment.
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• Explore massive worlds with the ability to save your progress nearly anywhere and any time. You will alternate between 2d gameplay while in dungeons and 3d gameplay while exploring the Overworld.
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• Test your agility as you scale walls, jump gaps, climb vines and maneuver through several distinct environments filled with obstacles and challenges.
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• Progress through a captivating storyline following a young man who seeks the truth about himself and finds a grand adventure of ancient magic.
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• Embark on quests from friendly NPCs and solve puzzles you encounter along the way.

• Discover long-forgotten secret items and locations to unlock abilities and earn achievements.

The time has come to summon your inner fire and prove to the world you have what it takes to be called a pyromancer. Play The Forbidden Arts today.

## Key features

- Master pyromancy spells
- Explore 5 distinct worlds
- Battle 6 challenging bosses
- Overcome 30+ enemy types
- Hand-painted art style
- Switch between 2D and 3D gameplay
- Discover secret items and locations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-forbidden-arts/id1538247416/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Jjjd

*2025-09-29*

Jejejeje

### 2/5 — Brilliant but…

*2025-05-14*

This is a wonderful platform game but if only there were options to configure the control buttons ie; swapping the jump and strike button I would give the game 5 stars

### 5/5 — Bell’avventura gdr

*2025-04-21, version 1.0.4*

Stupendo, ho fatto molti giochi nella mia vita , dà quelli vecchia scuola a quelli moderni e questo oltre ad essere fondato su una buona storia e dinamica di giocabilità fluida mi ricorda là vecchia scuola . Gratis poi , complimenti davvero .

### 3/5 — Decent Action Platformer

*2025-03-29*

Graphics, controls, game mechanics are decent but could be smoother,

### 5/5 — Excelente juego, casual y entretenido

*2025-02-26, version 1.0.4*

Me parece un juego muy entretenido en esos momentos donde no puedes conectarte a internet, sin embargo me gustaría que tuviera mejores contenidos y una dificultad más alta

### 1/5 — Impossible on iOS

*2023-04-29*

Can not beat dragon. Unable to roll or block on iOS. I’m stuck and there is no way to get past the dragon or go back. Irritated is an understatement. FIX THIS ISSUE.

### 3/5 — Баг!!!

*2022-11-13, version 1.0.3*

Сфера жизни не сохраняется.не увеличивается после прохождения испытании

### 3/5 — Ok

*2022-09-01*

Well, the story is alright, the platforming is terrible, because of controls, but the pyromancy is really cool, and the guitar ost is legendary

### 5/5 — The sequel Swordigo deserved

*2022-02-15*

I waited and waited and finally Swordigo 2 came out, but it was called Grimvalor and it was gloomy, derivative, and hard as nails from the jump. Forbidden Arts is an extreme tuning of everything that Swordigo got right, and an aesthetic upgrade that feels thought out and original. So grateful to have found this masterpiece.

Only thing missing is the ability to adjust the on-screen button placement. I don’t use a controller and I find it very easy to fatally miss the jump button, which is kind of rough for a platformer. Thank you for the perfect iphone adventure game.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the kind review. Very happy you enjoyed the game!

### 3/5 — Noioso

*2021-09-08, version 1.0.3*

Storia piatta, non vi è farm, nom vi è drop, combattimenti banali, manca quasi tutto.

## Frequently asked questions about The Forbidden Arts

### What kind of game is The Forbidden Arts?

The Forbidden Arts is an action-adventure platformer game. It emphasizes discovery, exploration, and mastering the element of fire through spellcasting. Players will navigate through various worlds, battle enemies, and uncover secrets.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

Players can channel pyromancer flames to cast spells for combat, protection, and environmental manipulation. The game features both 2D dungeon gameplay and 3D overworld exploration, with mechanics like wall scaling, gap jumping, and vine climbing.

### How much does The Forbidden Arts cost?

The game is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases. These purchases may offer advantages or cosmetic items within the game.

### What platforms is The Forbidden Arts available on?

Based on the description, this app is designed for mobile devices. Specific platform availability (iOS, Android) would typically be found on the app store listing.

### What is the main goal of the game?

The main goal is to follow the protagonist, Phoenix, on an epic journey to master the element of fire. This involves progressing through a captivating storyline, seeking truth about himself, and embarking on a grand adventure of ancient magic.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2022-11-27

* Compatibility Updates
* Policy Compliance
* Updated SDK's
* Updated Shaders
* Bug Fixes

### 1.0.3 — 2021-02-02

• Ground Roll now active on Touch Controls
• SDK Updates
• Ad Updates
• Bug Fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2021-01-19

• SDK Updates
• Bug Fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2020-12-31

• App Previews
• UI tweaks for iPad
• Bug Fixes

### 1.0 — 2020-12-24

No release notes.

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