Comparison

Edo Superstar vs Maximus 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Edo Superstar

Embark on an action-packed beat-em-up adventure as an ambitious monkey ninja in old Japan. Master gesture-based controls to perform combos, parry attacks, and unlock new abilities. Rise in fame, upgrade your hero, and compete in a legendary tournament.

Highlights
  • Gesture-based controls
  • Unlockable abilities
  • Character stat upgrades
  • Equipment upgrades
  • Combo system
  • Boss battles
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Ninja. Monkey. Action. Edo Superstar is an action-packed beat-em-up set in old Japan, featuring a colorful cast of animal characters. Guide Masaru, an energetic monkey with lofty ambitions to be the most popular fighter in the land, as he battles his way to Edo City and competes in the prestigious Zodiac Tournament. Along the way our hero sharpens his skill and avoids his former ninja clan who hunt him for forsaking their order in his pursuit of fame. Players control Masaru using a gesture-based control scheme that uses intuitive swipes and taps instead of cluttering the screen with virtual buttons. Slide under punches, uppercut massive foes in slow motion, parry incoming attacks, string together epic combos, and unlock even more abilities along the way. As Masaru defeats his enemies, his fame rises allowing our hero to increase his strength, defense, speed and special stats. Money collected from bested foes can purchase special items, like stat altering amulets, giving our hero an even greater edge in combat. Performing well in a level will also yield special stars, which upgrades Masaru’s equipment.

About

Maximus 2

Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.

Highlights
  • Satisfying combat mechanics
  • Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer
  • Continuous single-shot story
  • Diverse hero roles and weapons
  • Teamwork and revive mechanics
  • Online and local multiplayer support
Features
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MAXIMUS 2 is a fantasy beat-em-up (brawler) that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer! STORY Is a single, continuous shot. This hasn’t been done since the 80's, rather than simply cutting from one stage to the next, the players enter an animated transition to the next area, creating the illusion of a fantastic journey. MULTIPLAYER co-op in real time, fight together with up to 4 players online or on the same device with Bluetooth controllers. HEROES with their own roles and weapons. The tank, the wrestler, the magician, the outlaw, the healer and the ninja. TEAMWORK If you work together, you survive. Players can revive a fallen teammate, support or heal them and gang up to juggle enemies off each other in the air. Supports iCloud. There are a few in-apps available but we allow the whole game to be playable and unlocked through gameplay. Please consider the Premium Upgrade if you wish to support our game development. Requirements An internet connection is required for Online Multiplayer mode. 400 MB of storage space.

Screenshots

Edo Superstar4 screens
Maximus 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Edo Superstar at none against Maximus 2's shown. Edo Superstar also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Maximus 2's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 24). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Edo Superstar sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Edo Superstar against 4.8 for Maximus 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maximus 2 has 2.6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Edo Superstar's written reviews are positive against 71% of Maximus 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Edo Superstar ships an update every 8 days, Maximus 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Edo Superstar versus Maximus 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdo SuperstarMaximus 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24 ratings)4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better70.8% of reviews
Number of ratings242.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size370 MB669 MB
Age rating12+12+
DevelopercleaversoftFour Fats

Customer experience

Edo Superstar

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

Maximus 2

All ratings2,530 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative20.7%

User reviews

Edo Superstar

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Stunning art and visuals
  • 🎮 Engaging and challenging gameplay
  • 🎵 Refreshing music and sound design
  • 💡 Innovative and intuitive controls
  • 👍 Rewarding mechanics and complexity

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Difficult controls initially
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💥 Frequent crashes on older devices
  • 🧱 Frustrating enemy mechanics
  • 🚶‍♂️ Awkward platforming and movement

Maximus 2

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
  • 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
  • 🔍 Short story mode
  • 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
  • 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

Bugs and requests

Edo Superstar

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Punching backwards glitch
  • Fighting rooster bug
  • Game resets to earlier levels
  • Purchased items not received
  • Crashing during loading or fights
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  • Game crashes on iPhone 4s
  • Game crashes at good points on iPhone 6 Plus

Requested features

5 requests
  • More clothes designs
  • Ability to view all tips in one place
  • Retry button instead of exit for challenges
  • Controller support
  • More playable characters

Maximus 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness
  • Progression/save data loss
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • More levels and story content
  • Ability to play as villain characters
  • Level creator mode
  • Controller support
  • Improved enemy balancing
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  • Progression system enhancements
  • Dodge/evasion mechanics
  • Expanded multiplayer options

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Edo Superstar

One-time4
  • Stat Reset$0.99
  • 5,000 Coins$0.99
  • 12,000 Coins$1.99
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  • 40,000 Coins$4.99
5 purchases

Maximus 2

One-time5
  • 40x Continues$0.99
  • 20000 Gold Coins$1.99
  • FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK!$2.99
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  • 50,000 Gold Coins$3.99
  • Premium Upgrade$5.99

Questions

Is Edo Superstar free?
Edo Superstar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maximus 2 free?
Maximus 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Edo Superstar or Maximus 2?
Maximus 2 is rated higher. Edo Superstar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Maximus 2 averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Edo Superstar or Maximus 2 have ads?
Maximus 2 shows ads; Edo Superstar does not.
Which is updated more often, Edo Superstar or Maximus 2?
Edo Superstar ships an update every 8 days, and Maximus 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Edo Superstar was updated on November 2, 2026 and Maximus 2 on November 3, 2026.

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