# Velocispider — Dinosaur Retro Arcade Shooter

> Retro arcade shoot-em-up featuring a spider-velociraptor hybrid defending eggs. (iPhone/iPad app by Retro Dreamer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocispider/id433011745 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Retro Dreamer](https://appshunter.io/developer/338887318)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocispider/id433011745/reviews.md

## What is Velocispider?

Part Spider, Part Velociraptor, it's Velocispider!!! Take control of a heavily armed araknasaur in this retro arcade shoot-em-up.

Your delicious endangered eggs have attracted the taste buds of the evil CEO of the Robot Seafood Corporation. He will stop at nothing to feast on your eggs, defend them from his relentless army of aquatic robot beasts.

IGN: "The best dinosaur spider cyborg game ever created."

Touch Arcade: "Velocispider is a ton of fun. The game is gorgeous, in a pixel art and chiptune sort of way. The art is full of character, and that character is super ridiculous. I can't decide if I love the drop sharks (manta rays?) or the bomber whales more."

Games Radar: "It's a simple arcade-like shooter, but Velocispider's sharp aesthetics and approachable play mechanics make for a stellar iOS experience that's an easy recommendation on both iPad and iPhone."

In your arsenal:-
Awesome power ups
Game Center leaderboards
Sweet pixel art
Thumping tunes
Smooth tilt controls
Game Center achievements
Retina & Universal app support

## Key features

- Unique spider-velociraptor protagonist
- Retro pixel art graphics
- Chiptune soundtrack
- Power-ups
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements
- Tilt controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all available levels | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Velocispider?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth, responsive controls
- 👍 Retro-style graphics and music
- 🎮 Addictive, challenging gameplay
- 💡 Unique egg-stealing mechanic
- 🕹️ Great with iCade controller

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty settings
- 📺 Limited number of levels

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes on level completion
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Touch control option
- Cloud save/sync progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 131)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocispider/id433011745/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of my favourites

*2021-04-23, version 1.6*

I downloaded this game years ago on my iPod. I had forgotten about it and how much fun it was until just recently. It’s definitely one of the best games I’ve ever had on my phone.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2019-03-18*

This game is so awesome. I want more! More more more!
I’ve been playing this game consistently since it came out. Lots of other games have come and gone, but this one keeps a consistent place on my phone. It’s perfect.

### 5/5 — Fun little arcade shooter

*2018-10-13*

I saw the game on the AppStore while looking for Galaga style games and thought “Well this looks interesting... why not get it?” I was pleasantly surprised. Infectious music, aesthetically pleasing pixelated graphics and simple and easy to use controls with a cool story. Anybody who is a fan of space invaders and other old school arcade shooters should give this game a try.

### 4/5 — Retro fun!

*2015-03-20, version 1.4*

I love taking a break to play this game!  The tilt controls are challenging but I have big thumbs and really struggle with on-screen controls, so it's actually a nice change. The top of my screen, however, always that there's an update available even though there isn't.

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2015-03-16, version 1.4*

I love this game. It's so easy and so much fun to play. My only complaint is that it needs more levels

### 4/5 — Good game

*2015-03-06, version 1.4*

It's a very good game but quite hard at times. Perhaps adding a difficulty setting would be a good idea. The music is amazing! Hate that evil CEO though. DON'T TOUCH MY EGGS!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Fun!!

*2015-02-28*

So much fun and I love the retro sound effects and graphics!

It took me a few minutes to get used to the tilt style of playing. A slide option would be nice, although I rather enjoyed not having to tap my way through a game. :)

Recommended!

### 3/5 — Game keep freezing

*2015-02-28, version 1.4*

This game is very fun but it keep freezing when I'm done a Lv.Please fix for 4 and a half stars

### 4/5 — Not bad

*2015-02-28, version 1.4*

A simple, fun space invaders-esque type of game. The pixel art looks great and the sounds are all good too. Tilt controls don't fit well in this type of game. It'd be so much better if there were some kind of onscreen controller, like Galaxloid, a similar app. It lets you be much more precise in movement.

### 5/5 — Simple fun

*2014-12-16, version 1.4*

An outstanding game.  A throw back to early 80's.  Great game play and simple and accurate game controls.  Has been a favorite game for years.  Would love to see a new version!

## Frequently asked questions about Velocispider

### What kind of game is Velocispider?

Velocispider is a retro arcade shoot-em-up game. Players control a unique character, part spider and part velociraptor, in a fast-paced shooter experience.

### What are the key features of Velocispider?

Key features include a unique spider-velociraptor protagonist, awesome power-ups, sweet pixel art graphics, thumping chiptune music, smooth tilt controls, and Game Center integration for leaderboards and achievements.

### How is Velocispider monetized?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their experience or acquire items within the game.

### What devices is Velocispider compatible with?

The game supports Retina and Universal app functionality, meaning it is designed to work seamlessly on both iPhones and iPads, offering a high-quality visual experience across devices.

### What is the main objective in Velocispider?

The primary objective is to defend your endangered eggs from the relentless army of aquatic robot beasts sent by the evil CEO of the Robot Seafood Corporation. You must use your arsenal and power-ups to survive.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2018-05-04

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

Maintenance issue, fixed some issues with modern devices.

### 1.5.1 — 2016-08-25

Bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2016-08-23

Maintenance

### 1.4 — 2014-09-18

iOS8 Fixes/Maintenance.
Fixed friend scores on game over screen.

### 1.3 — 2013-06-27

Maintenance update.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*