Samurai 2 vs Gigapocalypse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samurai 2
Embark on a quest for revenge in this action-packed hack 'n' slash game. Master intuitive controls, dynamic combat, and solve environmental puzzles as you battle hordes of enemies. Upgrade your skills and enjoy stunning anime-style visuals.
- Intuitive virtual joystick
- Dynamic camera angles
- Gory battle sequences
- Environmental puzzles and traps
- RPG skill upgrades
- Anime-style comic panels
- Survival mode
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-== Featured in the Gorgeous Games by Apple !!! ==- -== "Samurai II is a very entertaining title with solid gameplay and stunning graphics." MacWorld.com ==- The long-awaited sequel to Samurai: Way of the Warrior! While the original got rave reviews for its stylized manga graphics and quick, bloody gameplay, Samurai II delivers even more action and an intuitive new control scheme. SlideToPlay.com - 4/4 Ipadarena.com - 10/10 AppSpy.com - 5/5 MacWorld.com - 4.5/5 AppAdvice.com - 4.5/5 Gamezebo.com - 4.5/5 Touchreviews.net - 4.5/5 Nineoverten.com - 4.5/5 ifanzine 4.5/5 Gamerstemple.com - 90/100 Pixeljumpers.com - 9/10 PocketGamer.co.uk 8/10 Samurai: Way of the Warrior was featured in Best Games of 2009 by Apple – Samurai II is a true successor, aided by over a year of focused development. Overall production values and vicious action put Samurai II on par with console 3D brawlers. Screenshots don’t do Samurai II justice – the fluid action has to be seen running at 60 frames per second on the Retina display or popping off the iPad screen. But looks alone won’t carry a game – the developers listened to fan feedback and improved gameplay throughout. With a new virtual d-pad, dynamic camera, environmental puzzles, traps, and vicious new enemies, Samurai II is brand new experience for hack ‘n’ slash gamers on the go. Samurai II sends Daisuke on a quest for revenge across the war-scorched countryside. From a seafaring village to a flying fortress to the legendary Isle of the Dead, the samurai will stop at nothing to hunt down his arch-enemy Orochi. Will he get his Vengeance? FEATURES: * Intuitive virtual joystick ensures you’re slicing up baddies, not swiping the screen. * Dynamic camera finds the best perspective for each encounter, adding variety while keeping focused on the action. * Tense, quick and gory battle sequences! - Battle hordes of on-screen enemies wielding new weapons and sporting unique abilities. - Stay nimble and plan your attacks – roll out of harm’s way and eliminate ranged enemies like the Samurai Archer before they can strike. * Improved gameplay includes new features. - Solve environmental puzzles, avoid dangerous traps, and discover useful items. - The fight is on - not to worry, the combat never takes a back seat to platforming or fetch-quests. * RPG elements reward skilled players – upgrade the Samurai’s health, buy new attack combos and upgrade them to devastating levels. * Between levels, gorgeous anime-style comic panels tell the samurai’s tale with original hand-drawn artwork. * New survival mode pits the samurai against waves of enemies, giving hardcore players a score-attack mode to hone their skills. Two games in one! * Advanced AI system on par with console games. Goal Oriented Action Planning architecture is used in many PC and console games. * Apple Game Center support, including Leaderboards and Achievements. *Support iCloud to transfer save between various devices *Support MFI Controllers (Gamepads) * Original soundtrack – in classic samurai movie style, soft music builds with the heat of battle. Special Thanks To : ImNoSuperMan, PureSkill, Squarezero, Rocco, eggzbacon, Prab
Gigapocalypse
Become a customizable giant monster and unleash destruction in this pixel art action game. Inspired by Kaijū movies and classic destruction games, players can unlock unique skills, mutations, and pets as they smash through various historical and futuristic locations.
- Customizable giant monsters
- Unique skills and mutations
- Pixel art destruction
- Kaijū movie inspiration
- Unlockable pets and skills
- Epic boss fights
- Tamagotchi-style mini-games
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Become a customizable giant monster with manifold skills in this destruction game, inspired by classical Kaijū movies such as “Godzilla” and “King Kong” and the game classic “Rampage”. As a little kid, picking up your dragon toys, spewing fire, feels powerful and destroying everything is one of the best childhood memories for many of us. Now you become that giant monster in Gigapocalypse, a 2D pixel art destruction game, inspired by classical Kaijū movies such as “Godzilla” and “King Kong” and the game classic “Rampage”. Gigapocalypse features a selection of different “Gigas” from the Prehistoric era, the uncharted outer space and the forgotten history. Each with unique skills, mutations and manifold skins that can be unlocked with level ups. Start your destruction spree and destroy everything on your way through different beautifully detailed pixel style locations. Ever wondered how it looks like when a giant monster destroys a wild west town? Or clashing against the brave Knights Templar? Gigapocalypse has the answer. But beware: Nasty soldiers, wizards, drones and mechs will do everything to stop you! With each try your Giga will become more powerful until you will finally make it to the diversified, epic boss fights that await you at the end of each level. Complete quests, take care of your Giga in Tamagotchi-style mini games, find secrets to upgrade your Giga and its “home” and unlock cute, but yet lethal pets that accompany you on journey. Gigapocalypse is loud, punk, metal, anarchy and a lovely homage to the game and movie classics. It´s a game for the kid in all of us. Features: • Nine Gigas with unique distinctive abilities • Six beautifully detailed stages based on earth`s historical and future timeline • Customize your Giga and define your own destruction style • Themed enemies and buildings • Epic and hilarious boss fights • Unlockable pets, skills and mutations • Quests and secrets • Fast paced action with simple controls • Satisfying visual destruction in cute pixel art style • Lore based on existing myths and cryptozoology • Easy to approach, addictive gameplay style • Heavy-Rock soundtrack – if it´s too loud, you´re too old!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Samurai 2 at 4.8 against Gigapocalypse's 4.5. Samurai 2 also leads on ratings volume (822 vs 17) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). Gigapocalypse's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Samurai 2 costs $2.99 and Gigapocalypse $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Samurai 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 822 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Samurai 2's written reviews are positive against 67% of Gigapocalypse's.
| Parameter | Samurai 2 | Gigapocalypse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (822 ratings) — better | 4.5 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 822 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #184 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 705 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Deca Games EOOD | Headup GmbH |
Customer experience
Samurai 2
Gigapocalypse
Bugs and requests
Samurai 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on certain levels
- Dojo mode not working
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- New weapons and combos
- Customization options
- Expanded story and levels
- Multiplayer mode
Gigapocalypse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Samurai 2
No in-app purchases
Gigapocalypse
No in-app purchases









