Comparison

Shadow Hunter vs BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Hunter

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a Shadow Hunter, battling hordes of demons in this action-packed hack and slash RPG. Master combat, upgrade equipment, and conquer endless challenges in both PvE and PvP modes.

Highlights
  • Hardcore Hack’n Slash Action-RPG
  • Incredible combat system
  • Awesome boss fights
  • RPG elements
  • Dark fantasy setting
  • Multiple PvE sections and PvP arena
  • Hundreds of shadow equipment and weapons
Features
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Ultimate pack perks: - Unlock Ace and Claire right away - 800 diamonds - 8 random tickets Hardcore Hack’n Slash Action-RPG. The must try game for any real hack and slash fan who already got bored with just mindlessly smashing buttons on the screen. Shadow hunter is an action-packed dark fantasy hack and slash game with an incredible combat system and awesome boss fights, assisted by a one of a kind character control mechanism and a perfect mix of RPG elements to make your adventure super immersive. A DARKENED, RUINED AND FULL OF SUFFERING SHADOW WORLD As the mortal world got invaded and destroyed by the horde of dark demons and shadow monsters, everything was covered in the darkness of hell and the constant insufferable noises that were the combination of the endless scream from those evils and the crying and mourning of the lucky few that manage to survive through this nightmare. The player will be a Shadow Hunter in this world, which is someone who got blessed by the Ancient One with a special power to fight off those dark demons. Through countless battles and obstacles, shadow hunters are destined to bring the light back to this mortal world. EPIC BOSS FIGHT Shadow Hunter's most exciting moments must be it's epic boss battle, in which the Hunters must defeat dark giant demons to collect their souls and advance to the darkest dungeon and the highest floor of the evil tower. Without a decent set of equipment and highly trained techniques, any player could easily get wrecked by those big bosses. However, the incredible feelings that players get from successfully overcoming those challenges will make it all worth it. Furthermore, those dark demon souls are the key to upgrade hundreds of shadow equipment and weapons, turning them from just a common warrior sword to a legendary hero's blade that would be worshiped by the generations to come. ENDLESS CHALLENGES Shadow Hunter will have 4+ different PVE sections with multiple difficulty modes and a PVP arena for players to explore and conquer. “Adventure” is where players start the game with. It may not be the most challenging part, but it is the most essential section in the game since you need to keep advancing through it to unlock further sections of the game. Once you have passed a certain dungeon level, you can unlock “Altar of the Darkness” , “Boss Mode” and “Clock Tower of Challenges”. Those are where the true test of skill and power happens. For our shadow hunters to overcome those challenges, mastering the fighting technique is a must, understanding the characteristics of each demon and preparing a suitable strategy is needed and strengthening the shadow equipment is a huge plus. At the end of the day, shadow hunters can not only liberate the mortal world from those dark demons but also can test their skills and mastery against other fellows of the shadow. MULTIPLE CHARACTERS TO PLAY AND ROLL Players will get to play as multiple different characters, each has its own unique skills, gameplay and assets. Each character is going to be a distinct way to play the game, a distinct approach to the strategy and the combat. KEY FEATURES Intense hack and slash combat. Epic Boss Fights. Multiple characters to play. Hundreds of equipment and weapons to loot and upgrade. 4+ PVE modes and PVP. Play anytime, anywhere even when offline. Visit Here to Learn More About Shadow Hunter: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHLostWorld Twitter: https://twitter.com/shlostworld

About

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

Engage in an ultimate 2D action combat experience with deep combo customization. Choose from 16 unique characters and alter their abilities mid-fight to craft a personalized playstyle. Enjoy an original story separate from the main series, with multiple difficulty options and local co-op.

Highlights
  • Deep combo building
  • 16 unique characters
  • Mid-fight ability customization
  • Original storyline
  • Gamepad support
  • Local co-op multiplayer
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BlazBlue Entropy Effect delivers an unparalleled action gaming experience. Dive into combat where you'll continuously evolve and enhance your combo builds, leading to an exhilarating, deeply satisfying flow of battle beyond your expectations. Choose from 17 captivating characters, each with unique fighting styles. Mix and match their abilities to continuously alter combat mechanics mid-fight, gradually crafting a personalized fighting experience that's truly your own. In this game, you can easily experience the game with an initial character first, then decide whether to progressively unlock the rest of the game through character purchases. BlazBlue Entropy Effect is a spin-off of the BlazBlue series, featuring an original storyline and setting that is separate from the main plot of the BlazBlue series. ===Ultimate Action Experience=== * Dozens of move variations for each character. * Full gamepad support for precision control. * Freely customize your touchscreen button layout. * Carefully designed difficulty options to suit both action game newcomers and veterans. * Supports local co-op multiplayer via LAN, letting you team up with a friend. ===Support Languages=== English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese-Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish-Spain, Traditional Chinese ===Follow Us=== Discord: BlazBlue Entropy Effect YouTube: @BBEE_Global X: @BBEE_Global Please Note: * Please be aware that this game contains visual elements such as flashing screens that may trigger photosensitive epilepsy. [Copyrights] © ARC SYSTEM WORKS/© 91Act

Screenshots

Shadow Hunter4 screens
BlazBlue Entropy Effect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Hunter at 4.8 against BlazBlue Entropy Effect's 4.3. Shadow Hunter also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 164) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Shadow Hunter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BlazBlue Entropy Effect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Hunter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 164, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 62% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, BlazBlue Entropy Effect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shadow Hunter versus BlazBlue Entropy Effect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow HunterBlazBlue Entropy Effect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better4.3 (164 ratings)
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews — better62.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better164
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB3.7 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY91Act.com

Customer experience

Shadow Hunter

All ratings2,331 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews598 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative27.4%

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

All ratings160 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative28.7%

User reviews

Shadow Hunter

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support
  • 💎 Addictive progression

Room to improve

  • 💰 Monetization issues
  • 🔒 Lack of account sync
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

From 164 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best game on app store
  • 🚀 Incredible 2D Action Adventure SCI-FI Rogue game
  • 👍 The best roguelite I've ever played
  • 👍 Tuyệt (Excellent)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Changing characters problem
  • 💰 Pay to process
  • 🔒 Trouble for log in
  • 🔒 Constant online connection

Bugs and requests

Shadow Hunter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved progress not transferring
  • Stuck at max level 50 bug
  • Unresponsive controls and freezing
  • Inconsistent in-app purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add new characters and weapons
  • Improve account recovery options
  • Implement co-op multiplayer
  • Allow customization of UI and controls

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Changing characters problem
  • Trouble for log in

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add more login options
  • Allow creating account with Google or other services

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadow Hunter

One-time10
  • 100 Ancient Opal$0.99
  • 2.99$ Pack$2.99
  • Leo Griffinheart Sale Off$3.99
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  • Monthly Subscription 2.0$4.99
  • 525 Ancient Opal$4.99
  • 4.99$ pack$4.99
  • 9.99$ Pack$9.99
  • Leo Griffinheart Package$9.99
  • 1575 Ancient Opal$14.99
  • 19.99$ Pack$19.99
3 purchases

BlazBlue Entropy Effect

One-time3
  • 1 Analyzer$0.99
  • 1 Analyzer$1.99
  • 6 Analyzers$9.95

Questions

Is Shadow Hunter free?
Shadow Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlazBlue Entropy Effect free?
BlazBlue Entropy Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Hunter or BlazBlue Entropy Effect?
Shadow Hunter is rated higher. Shadow Hunter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while BlazBlue Entropy Effect averages 4.3 from 164 ratings.
Do Shadow Hunter or BlazBlue Entropy Effect have ads?
Neither Shadow Hunter nor BlazBlue Entropy Effect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Hunter or BlazBlue Entropy Effect?
Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, and BlazBlue Entropy Effect every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Hunter was updated on November 3, 2026 and BlazBlue Entropy Effect on November 4, 2026.

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