# Zombie Gunship Arcade

> Challenging side-view arcade shooter with zombies, leaderboards, and controller support. (iPhone/iPad app by ZSpectre, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-gunship-arcade/id852187765 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ZSpectre, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794602854)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 99 App Store ratings · 126 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-gunship-arcade/id852187765/reviews.md

## What is Zombie Gunship Arcade?

"..this is a must-download." - Carter Dotson (148 Apps)
"Ok last one... one more time, I lied." - Lonnie (YouTube celeb)
"Stupid hard ….But I can’t stop…" - collidernyc
"#struggling … MY GOD THIS GAME" - Sigma/Omega
"Good game. Challenging but fun. Reminds me of flappy birds" - Satisfied x10

The original Zombie Gunship® is one of the most popular 
games on the App Store.  We received many awards from many people, and it even hit #1 grossing in the charts.

Unfortunately, this April 1st... Limbic lost all the original code and artwork for Zombie Gunship® due to an incident with a soft-serve ice cream machine, mail-order nightvision goggles and Mike the intern. Most of the engineering team is still outside crying while rocking back and forth.

So, Zombie Gunship Arcade is basically the best we could do to get things back up and running. We probably should have known that floppy-disk backups weren’t the way to go...

So get out your tokens and get ready for some classic style arcade fun.  And here’s your warning; this game is hard, just like all the old ones used to be.

Featuring:

- One gun! Remember how the original game had three? Well... this one doesn’t!

- Side view!  What more do you need, fly up, fly down, shoot zombies, don’t crash.

- Cool Buildings and stuff! Yeah!

- Game Center, Leaderboards and Challenges!  More than three letters allowed.

- iOS Game Controller support for full arcade immersion

## Key features

- Classic arcade style
- Side-view gameplay
- Single gun combat
- Zombie shooting
- Game Center leaderboards
- iOS controller support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beasty Gunship and Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Zombie Gunship Arcade?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎮 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎵 Good retro music and sound design
- ⚡ Fast-paced action mechanics
- 🧟 Creative zombie gunship concept
- 📱 Quick pick-up-and-play sessions

**Cons**

- 🐛 Game doesn't display graphics (black/white screen)
- ❌ Incompatible with iOS versions (won't download/run)
- 😤 Extremely frustrating difficulty curve
- 📢 Intrusive and obtrusive ads
- 🎮 Flawed game mechanics (tap to fly AND shoot)
- ⚠️ Severe lag and performance issues
- 🔄 Game crashes frequently
- 📱 Orientation/rotation not working properly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Black or white screen on startup (no graphics rendering)
- Game doesn't download on iOS (compatibility issues)
- Screen shows static/horizontal bars instead of gameplay
- Game over immediately after pressing play
- Won't rotate/flip when phone orientation changes
- Severe lag after iOS 8 update
- App crashes frequently
- Music plays but no visuals appear
- Game not compatible with iPhone 5, 6, 7, iPad Mini 4

**Most requested features**

- Separate buttons for flying and shooting
- Power-ups or forgiveness mechanics
- Multiple lives system (3 lives suggested)
- Upgrade system (glide, lift, spread shot, laser, missile)
- Ability to disable ads with IAP
- Selectable skins/cosmetics
- Different weapon options (105mm, 40mm, 25mm)
- Longer glide time without firing
- More content updates for original Zombie Gunship

## Recent user reviews (10 of 126)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-gunship-arcade/id852187765/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unfit for purpose

*2024-09-13*

Tap to stay up, don’t shoot civilians, simple right? No. It’s Impossible to not crash when you stop tapping for a split second to avoid civilians. Just avoid this game and delete it once you see how bad this game is.

### 1/5 — NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!!!!!

*2023-08-27, version 1.0.4*

The game needs an update because it doesn’t download on mobile.

### 1/5 — Update the game 😡

*2023-08-12, version 1.0.4*

Just update the game😡

### 1/5 — I have not played

*2023-04-12, version 1.0.4*

This game is not compatible on iOS con you fix that?

### 1/5 — Update the game now

*2022-06-18, version 1.0.4*

I cant play the game cause it says “the developer has to update it”

### 3/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-01-16*

This game looks fun but it doesn’t download on the new iOS and says it needs fixing

### 5/5 — アップデート

*2021-12-28*

アップデートしてくださいとでてプレイできません

### 5/5 — ZGArcade

*2020-07-30, version 1.0.4*

Tough game; but it’s a good one. “Don’t Shoot the Humans”

### 3/5 — コツ

*2020-04-10*

味方が来た時は、高度を下げて、爆撃で味方を挟むように
打つといい

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2018-12-29*

Won’t flip round when i move my phone - iPhone 7. I hold my phone a specific way when playing games - so for the game not to play both ways round us just annoying. Gameplay is dreadful too though so uninstalled immediately. Don’t bother - Flappy Bird was crap anyway.

## Frequently asked questions about Zombie Gunship Arcade

### What is Zombie Gunship Arcade?

Zombie Gunship Arcade is a challenging, classic-style arcade game where players shoot zombies from a side-view perspective. It aims to recreate the feel of old-school arcade fun with a focus on difficult gameplay and high scores.

### What are the key features of Zombie Gunship Arcade?

The game features classic arcade-style gameplay, a side-view perspective, combat with a single gun, shooting zombies, Game Center leaderboards and challenges, and support for iOS game controllers for an immersive experience.

### Is Zombie Gunship Arcade free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It also offers in-app purchases, which is a common monetization model for this type of mobile game.

### What devices is Zombie Gunship Arcade compatible with?

The description mentions iOS Game Controller support, indicating it is available on iOS devices. It is designed for mobile play, likely supporting a range of iPhones and iPads.

### Who is this game for?

This game is for players who enjoy challenging, retro-style arcade experiences. It's particularly suited for those who appreciate difficult gameplay, zombie-themed action, and competing for high scores on leaderboards.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2014-06-05

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2014-05-09

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.2 — 2014-04-30

Fixed critical error in unlock saving.

### 1.0.1 — 2014-04-29

Metadata Fixes

### 1.0 — 2014-04-22

No release notes.

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All apps by ZSpectre, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1794602854

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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 2026-08-29.*