Comparison

Chiba 2149 vs Arclight City

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

Head to head
About

Chiba 2149

Navigate futuristic traffic in a cyberpunk city inspired by 1980s aesthetics. Experience intense endless flying gameplay with 3D graphics and a retro electronic soundtrack. This game is for educational purposes only.

Highlights
  • 1980s cyberpunk aesthetic
  • Endless flying gameplay
  • Intense traffic navigation
  • 3D graphics
  • Retro electronica soundtrack
Features
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The year is 2148 and you are in Chiba, Japan trying to navigate the intense futuristic traffic in this classic cyberpunk 1980’s inspired endless flying game. Fantastic 3D graphics, intense subway-surfer-style gameplay with canabalt elements. Come for the gameplay but stay for the indulging pre-millennium electronica. This game is for educational purposes only – please do not try to fly a hovercraft like this!

About

Arclight City

Engage in a cyberpunk MMORPG set in a neon-drenched city. Build your gang, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and customize gear. Master turn-based combat and rise to power in this text-based adventure.

Highlights
  • Unique mercenaries with special abilities
  • Unlimited weapons and gear customization
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Turn-based combat
  • Anime and pixel art style
  • Idle and background progression
  • Auto farming
Features
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In the neon-soaked streets of Arclight City, the balance of power is threatened by secret corporations and dangerous underworld figures. The sprawling metropolis is hanging by a thread. It all depends on you and your gang to restore order...or seize control for yourselves. But let's be real, we just want to dominate the city and crush our rivals! This is the cyberpunk MMORPG adventure you've always dreamed of. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, build your gang, customize crazy cyber-gear, and rise to power! Super easy and intuitive controls, smooth gameplay, and immersive rogue-like elements make this the best MMORPG you will find on mobile. Features: - Unique Mercenaries: Each with special abilities to master. - Unlimited Weapons & Gear: Collect, craft, and upgrade an endless array of items to create the ultimate loadout. Make each piece of gear truly unique! - Procedurally Generated Dungeons: Dive into thrilling, ever-changing dungeons! Navigate layouts filled with hidden secrets, valuable treasures, and unexpected threats. Make meaningful choices during dynamic encounters—succeed to earn rewards or face consequences if you fail. Collect hundreds of unique lore notes to uncover the mysteries of Arclight City. Every dungeon brings new traps, puzzles, and enemies, making each adventure unpredictable and exciting.  - Turn-Based Combat: Strategize and take turns to defeat your enemies with tactical precision. - Anime & Pixel Art Style: Enjoy a unique blend of anime-inspired visuals and detailed pixel art, making Arclight City stand out with its distinct aesthetic. - Idle & Background Tasks: Progress while you're away! Keep advancing even when the app is closed. - Auto farm: Leave the app open and your character will slowly gather experience and items over time. Download Arclight City today and dive into the neon-drenched world of power, mystery, and adventure. The fate of Arclight City is in your hands!

Screenshots

Chiba 21494 screens
Arclight City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chiba 2149 at none against Arclight City's 6. Chiba 2149 also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Arclight City's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Arclight City sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Chiba 2149 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chiba 2149 against 4.7 for Arclight City. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arclight City has 188 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Chiba 2149's written reviews are positive against 59% of Arclight City's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chiba 2149 versus Arclight City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChiba 2149Arclight City
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (188 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4188 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB8 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMedicon AppsChing Huang

Customer experience

Chiba 2149

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Arclight City

All ratings188 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.4%

Bugs and requests

Chiba 2149

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Arclight City

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unplayable on iPhone X and up due to screen issues
  • Cannot access settings without finishing tutorial
  • Screen shape issues on newer iPhones
  • Nothing works when clicked unless in-game purchases are made

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more soundtrack tracks
  • Improve moderation and punishment system
  • Implement character/avatar updates with equipment
  • Add more dungeons and special keys for entry
  • Add male mercenaries to the team
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  • Reduce the prevalence of anime girls in art
  • Add PvP to the game
  • Improve social features and community aspects
  • Add more music
  • Change icon and app store pictures to differentiate from previous game

In-app purchases

None

Chiba 2149

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Arclight City

One-time6
  • premium1$1.99
  • premium2$4.99
  • premium3$9.99
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  • premium4$19.99
  • premium5$49.99
  • premium6$99.99

Questions

Is Chiba 2149 free?
Chiba 2149 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arclight City free?
Arclight City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chiba 2149 or Arclight City?
Chiba 2149 is rated higher. Chiba 2149 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Arclight City averages 4.7 from 188 ratings.
Do Chiba 2149 or Arclight City have ads?
Neither Chiba 2149 nor Arclight City shows ads.

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