Comparison

rRootage Online HD vs Dash Heroes Arcade

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

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About

rRootage Online HD

Experience a legendary shooter ported and optimized for mobile devices. Engage in 160 stages across four distinct modes, featuring online leaderboards and achievements. Master unique gameplay mechanics in this classic arcade-style experience.

Highlights
  • Four distinct game modes
  • 160 challenging stages
  • Online hi-scores and achievements
  • Game Center integration
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Multiple gameplay mechanics (Normal, PSY, IKA, GW)
Features
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Kenta Cho's legendary shooter rRootage ported and optimized for iOS! 4 different modes, 160 stages total. Including music, SFX, online hi-scores and achievements. rRootage Online is Game Center enabled. ◆ Reviews for rRootage Online ◆ EUROGAMER (Rating 9/10): "rRootage Online is why Kenta Cho releases his games in the way he does; it's now got a chance to hit a new audience, and be enjoyed by many more people, in what feels like the definitive version." APP SPY (Rating 4/5): "...for those who consider themselves fans of the shmup genre, this is without a doubt a must buy." TOUCHARCADE: "Anyone who enjoys a nice 2D shooter should grab this one instantly." WHATSONIPHONE (Rating 4.5/5): "rRootage is a classic game faithfully rendered on the iphone" FINGERGAMING: "rRootage offers much more variety than the typical App Store shoot-’em-up [...]. Shooter fans should definitely check this one out." POCKETGAMER: "The fact that this gem is available on the App Store is great news." THEPORTABLEGAMER: "If R-Type was too simple for you, or DoDonPachi Resurrection was something you completed with one eye closed while doing one handed pushups, then this is worthy of your time and money." Controls: * Touch and hold to move ship * Second touch to trigger special * Double tap to pause game Menu: * Touch the squares to select mode/stage Game: Control your ship and avoid the barrage. Use the laser to destroy the battleship of the enemy. You can cause more damage if you fire the laser close to the enemy. When all ships are destroyed, the game is over. The ship extends at 200,000 and every 500,000 points. . Normal Mode This is the standard game mode. - Special -> Bomb The bomb wipes enemies bullets. The number of bombs are displayed at the left-down corner. . PSY Mode As your ship grazes a bullet, the graze meter (displayed at the right-down corner) increases. When the graze meter becomes full, the ship becomes invincible for a while. - Special -> Rolling This movement widens the range the ship can graze. . IKA Mode Your ship has two attributes, white and black. All bullets also have these attributes, and your ship can absorb bullets that have the same attribute. Absorbed bullets are changed into lasers automatically. - Special -> Attribution change Change your ship’s attribute. . GW Mode Your ship can use the reflector. The reflector reflects bullets around your ship. - Special -> Reflector To use the reflector, you have to activate special until the reflector meter (displayed at the left-down corner) becomes empty. You can use the reflector only if the reflector meter displays 'OK'.

About

Dash Heroes Arcade

Embark on an epic quest through a vertical labyrinth, gaining the ability to scale walls. Navigate treacherous traps and enemies across 1000 levels, choosing from diverse heroes with unique skills. Compete in races, collect coins, and enjoy multiple game modes, including a level editor.

Highlights
  • Vertical labyrinth exploration
  • Wall-scaling abilities
  • 1000 challenging levels
  • Diverse roster of heroes
  • Level editor mode
  • Competitive racing
Features
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Dash Heroes is an exhilarating arcade game that takes you on a thrilling adventure through a vertical labyrinth. Embark on an epic quest as you enter the world of Dash Heroes, where an enigmatic mask awaits your discovery. Upon donning the mask, a wondrous transformation occurs - you gain the incredible ability to scale walls with ease and agility. Get ready for non-stop fun and excitement! Prepare to encounter a myriad of challenges, from treacherous traps to formidable enemies, as you navigate through our vast collection of 1000 captivating levels. Each level presents a unique and thrilling obstacle course that will test your reflexes, strategy, and quick thinking. With every successful level completion, you'll unlock new and increasingly challenging stages, ensuring an endless supply of adrenaline-pumping gameplay. Dash Heroes offers a diverse roster of heroic characters, each with their own special abilities and skills. Choose your favorite hero and harness their unique powers to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies with style. Whether you prefer a swift and agile ninja, a mighty warrior armed with a sword, or a cunning sorcerer casting powerful spells, there's a hero to suit every playstyle. Immerse yourself in the dynamic and immersive world of Dash Heroes, where the gameplay is as versatile as your imagination. Engage in intense races, competing against friends and players from around the globe to claim victory. Master the art of collecting golden coins scattered throughout each level, enhancing your score and unlocking exciting bonuses and rewards. With multiple game modes to explore, Dash Heroes offers endless entertainment for players of all skill levels. Challenge yourself in the classic mode, where precise movements and timing are key to conquering each level. Or, if you prefer a more relaxed experience, unleash your creativity and build your own custom levels in the level editor mode, sharing them with friends and the community. Time is of the essence in Dash Heroes, as the fast-paced action keeps you on your toes. React swiftly to avoid deadly traps, strategically plan your moves to outsmart enemies, and make split-second decisions to reach the finish line. The intuitive controls ensure a seamless and immersive gaming experience, allowing you to focus on the excitement and adventure that awaits. Dash Heroes combines captivating visuals, vibrant colors, and enchanting sound effects to create an immersive gaming experience like no other. Immerse yourself in a world filled with breathtaking landscapes, intricate mazes, and fantastical creatures that will leave you in awe. Download Dash Heroes now and embark on an extraordinary journey filled with endless challenges, daring feats, and heroic triumphs. Are you ready to become a legendary hero and conquer the labyrinth? The path awaits, so dash into action today!

Screenshots

rRootage Online HD4 screens
Dash Heroes Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dash Heroes Arcade at 100% against rRootage Online HD's 78%. Dash Heroes Arcade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). rRootage Online HD's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 3). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dash Heroes Arcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rRootage Online HD has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of rRootage Online HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dash Heroes Arcade's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
rRootage Online HD versus Dash Heroes Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterrRootage Online HDDash Heroes Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (33 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfraglab.atCHORRUS GAMES S.L.

Customer experience

rRootage Online HD

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative8.7%

Dash Heroes Arcade

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

rRootage Online HD

No in-app purchases

None

Dash Heroes Arcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is rRootage Online HD free?
rRootage Online HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dash Heroes Arcade free?
Dash Heroes Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, rRootage Online HD or Dash Heroes Arcade?
Dash Heroes Arcade is rated higher. rRootage Online HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Dash Heroes Arcade averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do rRootage Online HD or Dash Heroes Arcade have ads?
Neither rRootage Online HD nor Dash Heroes Arcade shows ads.

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