Chiba 2149 vs Arclight City
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 1980s cyberpunk aesthetic
- Endless flying gameplay
- Intense traffic navigation
- 3D graphics
- Retro electronica soundtrack
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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!
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Arclight City sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Chiba 2149 asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Chiba 2149 | Arclight City |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 4.7 (188 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 58.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 188 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Medicon Apps | Ching Huang |
Customer experience
Chiba 2149
Arclight City
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
Chiba 2149
No in-app purchases
Arclight City
- premium1$1.99
- premium2$4.99
- premium3$9.99
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- premium4$19.99
- premium5$49.99
- premium6$99.99
Questions
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