Comparison

Shadow Trick vs Crunchyroll

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Trick

Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.

Highlights
  • Shadow transformation gameplay
  • Castle-themed levels
  • Enemy encounters
  • Boss battles
  • 20+ challenging levels
  • Charming music
Features
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Turn into a shadow to solve the puzzles and clear the level. This platformer game is taking place in a castle full of enemies, traps, and boss fights. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you! Features: • Clever gameplay • 20+ levels • Boss fights • Charming music tracks Important information: • This game comes with no ads and features a paywall to unlock the full game.

About

Crunchyroll

Engage in high-energy 2D bullet-hell action with challenging twin-stick shooting gameplay. Unlock new weapons and face numerous bosses across diverse environments. This game requires a Crunchyroll Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan Membership.

Highlights
  • High-energy 2D bullet-hell gameplay
  • Twin-stick shooter mechanics
  • Unlockable weapons with unique shot styles
  • Multiple challenging boss fights
  • Diverse environments and enemy types
  • Generous accessibility options
Features
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Crunchyroll Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan Membership Required Roto Force is a high-energy 2D bullet-hell that combines fast-paced action with challenging gameplay. This twin-stick shooter will test your skill and reflexes in 9 different places with unique design filled with enemies and obstacles! As an intern of the Roto Force, you'll embark on multiple missions to fulfill your boss's whims. The game's different worlds take you through a variety of environments, from a dangerous jungle to a city of slime and beyond. To overcome these challenges, you'll unlock new weapons with unique shot styles that will let you shoot and spin your way through the game's colorful landscapes. In addition to the game's main levels, Roto Force also features 10 challenging boss fights. These battles are the ultimate test of your skills, requiring quick reflexes, strategic thinking, and precise timing to defeat. So fill in the form, and start your internship in the Roto Force right now! What's in the game: • Simple controls • A pumpin' Soundtrack • 9 weapons that provide different playstyles • About 30 Mini-Bosses and 10 regular sized Bosses • Can be played through in an afternoon, or a weekend, or a week... (depends on your skill) • Higher Difficulty Mode can be unlocked (if you really want) • Generous Accessibility Options (slow down game speed, increase damage, immortality) What's not in the game: • No procedural generation • No more than 4 colours at a time A small game, made with love by a small team. ———— Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

Screenshots

Shadow Trick4 screens
Crunchyroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Crunchyroll at free against Shadow Trick's freemium. Crunchyroll also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Shadow Trick against 4.0 for Crunchyroll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 21 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 67% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadow Trick versus Crunchyroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow TrickCrunchyroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (34 ratings)4.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better21
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGionathan PesaresiCrunchyroll, LLC

Customer experience

Shadow Trick

All ratings33 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%

Crunchyroll

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow Trick

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month

Questions

Is Shadow Trick free?
Shadow Trick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crunchyroll free?
Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Trick or Crunchyroll?
Crunchyroll is rated higher. Shadow Trick averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Shadow Trick or Crunchyroll have ads?
Neither Shadow Trick nor Crunchyroll shows ads.

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