# Unforgiving

> High-difficulty platformer with speedrunning elements and unlockable skins. (iPhone/iPad app by Edmund Ching.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unforgiving/id1077609575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Edmund Ching](https://appshunter.io/developer/475089995)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.3 · 22 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unforgiving/id1077609575/reviews.md

## What is Unforgiving?

THIS GAME IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. SUPER HIGH DIFFICULTY.
Designed for classic gamers who loves speed running, jumping, dodging killer obstacles though levels after levels.

Features:
- Over 90 stages to conquer
- Race against the "Replay Spirit Of Your Best Time" of each stage
- 50 character skins to unlock through mastery of the game, NOT by paying currencies of any kind
- Only ONE SINGLE IAP TO UNLOCK FULL GAME, no timers, no energy, no premium currencies watsoever

dev note: if the game does ok, I'd really like to add MFi controller support. I can't afford one now to test with.

~If you have any issues/complains about the game, please send details to support@unexpect3rd.com or message www.facebook.com/unexpect3rd-

Here is a video walkthrough of World 1 - Beating the Medal Times
https://youtu.be/SzuIfegB_k8

## Key features

- Over 90 challenging stages
- Race against your best time replay
- Unlockable character skins
- Single in-app purchase for full game
- No timers or energy systems

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Contents & Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unforgiving/id1077609575/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Einfach nur viel zu schwer

*2020-05-12*

Ich bin eig ein Guter Handy spieler ich habe zum Beispiel den zweiten Record beim durchspielen von Minecraft auf dem Handy aber dieses Spiel ist für die schlechten Kontrollknöpfe und ein paar Bags einfach nicht Spielwert
Einfach nur zu schwer und schlechte Kontrolle 
Ich rate von der Installation ab

### 5/5 — A super fun game.

*2019-10-06*

This game is loads of fun if you enjoy hard platformer games like N+. I won't lie, this game is extremely hard but with practice it is also beatable. The ads are very manageable and the controls are editable to make the game (slightly) easier. I have played through the free levels (which have plenty of content) to 100% completion and I own the paid levels. I have not beaten the paid levels. The controls are fairly hard to use due to the high gravity. Overall, if you want a challenging but fun game, this is the game for you.

### 5/5 — Cool

*2017-10-06, version 1.0.1*

This game is awesome

### 4/5 — Great Game

*2016-05-26*

Please I have beaten all the free levels please can I have more levels :(

### 2/5 — Gave it another go

*2016-05-24*

After updating to the appropriate version, I decided to give this game a proper review.

I can see why this game is tagged as "difficult." The trick here, though, is that the game and it's levels aren't the challenging part, the challenging part is fighting against the awful physics involved.

I don't understand the game design philosophy to have the player sink like an anchor dropped from a plane in a reaction-intensive, "N+"-like platformer. I don't understand the design choice making it so that the player has to be going in the direction opposite the wall to do a proper wall jump when literally any other decent game simply does it when a player is simply clinging to a wall and presses jump. That accounts for a majority of my deaths in the most basic and what should be piss-easy levels.

Don't mark your games as "hard" and make the challenge lie in the handling of your own character unless you purposely build the game around that concept like in QWOP or Toribash. That's about as "artificial" as you can get with artificial difficulty.

### 5/5 — Great gameplay

*2016-05-05*

I like the gameplay quiet easy and fast to manage so as the levels get harder is more entertain to try to complete them

### 1/5 — This

*2016-04-30*

Sucks

### 3/5 — The Ninth Dimension of Hell and back

*2016-04-28*

I think the game is great! It's got some great elements and awesome play styles, but it's just SO hard. I mean the first level took me 16 minutes to beat. It's just very challenging. So if you enjoy that feeling then I'd recommend this game!

### 1/5 — Domage

*2016-04-26*

Le jeu a l'air génial mais les touches sont trop petites, et répondent mal. Ce qui fait que ce jeu est injouable.

### 2/5 — IMPOSSIBILE

*2016-04-26*

Non è per niente facile soprattutto il punto in cui si salta sui muri. Cercate di modificare quella parte

## Frequently asked questions about Unforgiving

### What kind of game is Unforgiving?

Unforgiving is a high-difficulty platformer designed for classic gamers who enjoy speedrunning and precise gameplay. It features over 90 stages filled with killer obstacles that require quick reflexes and skillful navigation.

### How do I unlock content in Unforgiving?

Cosmetic character skins can be unlocked through mastering the game and achieving high performance in stages. The game emphasizes skill-based progression rather than in-game purchases for unlocking content.

### What is the pricing model for Unforgiving?

The game is free to download and play. There is a single in-app purchase available to unlock the full game, offering a complete experience without timers, energy systems, or premium currencies.

### What platforms is Unforgiving compatible with?

Based on the description, the game is designed for mobile devices. The developer has expressed interest in adding MFi controller support in the future, indicating potential for broader controller compatibility.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The core gameplay involves jumping, dodging obstacles, and completing stages as quickly as possible. A unique feature is the ability to race against a 'Replay Spirit' of your best performance on each stage.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2016-04-26

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

- Requires iOS 8.3+ to work.
- Added new Controller Option : Button Spacing
- Some UI fixes.
- Other minor fixes.

Any feedback/complaints please email support@unexpect3rd.com or message www.facebook.com/unexpect3rd

### 1.0 — 2016-04-13

No release notes.

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