# Zen Warrior

> Third-person gesture-based fighting game with warrior combat and special powers. (iPhone/iPad app by Ignacio Bononi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-warrior/id457290415 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ignacio Bononi](https://appshunter.io/developer/303980877)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 158 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-warrior/id457290415/reviews.md

## What is Zen Warrior?

Karateka is here looking for the world equilibrium
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Third person fighting game on Zen Warrior game mode and side view players on Karate mode.

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The game puts players into the role of Kuma, a powerful warrior looking for enlightenment and energy equilibrium.

Now you can play the new Zen Warrior game mode with awesome features such as combos, special powers, shields, and more!


Play with GESTURES
Zen Warrior game mode is based on gestures gameplay. Follow the tutorial to know more about the different gestures and attacks.


GAME CENTER 
Achievements and Leaderboards!

Want to try harder opponents? choose Hard or Extreme difficulty.

Unity Powered Fighting Game

Universal App - Play Zen Warrior on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4 for a single low price. 

Optimized for iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad and iPad 2 -- Includes high-resolution graphics that utilize the enhanced visual capabilities of the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad and iPad 2.


NOTE: New game mode is only supported on iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4th gen, iPhone 4S, iPad and iPad 2.

The screenshots showing the third person gameplay are from ZEN WARRIOR game mode, not Karate (side view players).

We do NOT recommend this version to iPhone 3G, iPod touch 2nd and 3rd gen and iPhone 3GS users. Download it at your own risk.



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## Key features

- Third-person fighting gameplay
- Gesture-based combat
- Special powers and combos
- Shields
- Game Center achievements and leaderboards
- Multiple difficulty levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zen Warrior game mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 coins pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 coins pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 coins pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 coins pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 coins pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Copying Machine | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Zen Warrior?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎨 Good graphics and visual appeal
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay for some users
- 💰 Free to download
- ⚙️ Multiple difficulty levels available
- 🏆 Rewarding character progression system

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- ⌨️ Unresponsive and laggy controls
- 🤖 Cheap AI that exploits repeated moves
- 💸 Forced paywall to unlock full game
- 🎯 Attacks don't register/pass through enemies
- ⏱️ Slow character movement and animations
- 🔄 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 👥 Character clones with identical movesets
- 🚫 Poor game balance and difficulty
- 🔊 Repetitive sound effects

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on opening/loading screen
- Controls lag between input and action
- Buttons don't respond properly (yes/no dialogs)
- Attacks pass through enemies without damage
- In-app purchases don't deliver purchased items
- Restore button doesn't work for lost coins
- Game unresponsive to user input
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add block button to karate mode
- Implement signature moves for each character
- Reduce in-app purchase prices
- Add life bar or HP counter instead of yin-yang system
- Make d-pad static instead of floating
- Add jumping kick move
- Create more unique character designs
- Improve game balance and AI difficulty
- Add tutorial or better game explanation
- Implement auto-block mechanic

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-warrior/id457290415/reviews.md

### 5/5 — UPDATE IT MAN

*2022-07-18, version 2.1*

JUST UPDATE IT UPDATE IT UPDATE IT UPDATE IT UPDATE ITTT

### 1/5 — I like it but

*2016-01-30, version 2.1*

It didn't get me chase to fight

### 2/5 — Tips for your game.

*2015-07-20, version 2.1*

You've got the graphics down pat, good work.

But the gameplay needs ALOT Of work, maybe put more effort into your game, I am not saying this is a BAD Game, but it's not the game it could have been.

Also, the game keeps crashing, fix that please. Thanks!

### 1/5 — This game STINKS!!!!

*2015-05-16, version 2.1*

This game is terrible!!!! I hate it! Never getting it again! Dont download this stupid game people!!!! I would rate it 0 stars but im forced to do one!

### 1/5 — Worst game ever

*2015-02-02, version 2.1*

It won't even open. It's a really fun app to download games on.

### 3/5 — I acutely like it

*2014-11-15, version 2.1*

You know it makes me mad that people don't like this at all yet they go crazy when they play dragon finga go ahead and get that game see if it is better

### 1/5 — Horrid

*2014-10-29, version 2.1*

This should be taken off the App Store..then out back..and shot in the face. DO. NOT. DOWNLOAD.

### 2/5 — Terrible, horrible, no good, very bad

*2014-10-18, version 2.1*

WAAAAAAAH SHOULD B 0 stars!

### 1/5 — BARF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*2014-10-10, version 2.1*

What the he is wrong with this game u can't even punch or kick or move. 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😤😤😡😡😡😬😬 WHAT THE HECK

### 1/5 — Makes me sick

*2014-08-09, version 2.1*

This is against everything that martial arts stands for. You never hit your opponent  when there getting up. And you don't randomly fight. You use martial arts for self defense not to attack

## Frequently asked questions about Zen Warrior

### What is Zen Warrior?

Zen Warrior is a third-person fighting game where players control a warrior seeking enlightenment. It features gesture-based combat, special powers, and leaderboards.

### What are the key features of Zen Warrior?

Key features include third-person fighting, gesture-based attacks, special powers, combos, shields, and Game Center integration for achievements and leaderboards. Players can also choose different difficulty levels.

### Is Zen Warrior free to download?

Yes, the game is currently available for free. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or features.

### What devices is Zen Warrior compatible with?

The game is a Universal App and can be played on various iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch models. However, the new Zen Warrior game mode is specifically supported on iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4th gen, iPhone 4S, iPad, and iPad 2, with optimized high-resolution graphics for these devices.

### What is the difference between Zen Warrior mode and Karate mode?

The Zen Warrior game mode features third-person gameplay with gesture controls, special powers, and combos. The Karate mode, on the other hand, offers side-view player combat.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2012-11-27

- Improvements
- More games!
- iPhone 5 compatibility

### 2.0 — 2012-08-24

- New iPad Retina graphics
- Improved graphics
- Improved performance

### 1.22 — 2012-03-27

Little bug fix

### 1.15 — 2011-12-22

- Play a full Zen Warrior fight after tutorial.
- Improvements.

We do NOT recommend this version to iPhone 3G, iPod touch 2nd and 3rd gen and iPhone 3GS users. Download it at your own risk.

### 1.1 — 2011-12-06

- New game mode: Zen Warrior
- Gesture based gameplay
- Combos
- Special Powers
- Hits count
- Shields
- New music
- New scenarios
- New leaderboards
- New achievements
- Earn coins and unlock features


NOTE: We do NOT recommend this version to iPhone 3G, iPod touch 2nd and 3rd gen and iPhone 3GS users. Download it at your own risk.

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All apps by Ignacio Bononi: https://appshunter.io/developer/303980877

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