Implosion vs Severed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Implosion
Experience console-quality graphics and immersive audio on your mobile device. Battle a mysterious alien life form with advanced weaponry and upgradeable mechs to ensure humanity's survival.
- Console-quality graphics
- First-class voice acting
- Hollywood-grade audio production
- Intuitive touch interface
- Upgradeable super-tech weaponry
- ARK Kernel system
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Bringing AAA console gaming experience to mobile devices. Twenty years after the fall of Earth, the remnants of the Human race are once again faced with extinction. The time has come to justify our existence. A mysterious life form known as the XADA squares off against humanity's last weapon - the War-Mech series III battle suit. Features: Stunning console-quality graphics, first-class voice acting and Hollywood-grade audio production. Full orchestral scores masterfully mixed by Grammy Award winner and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy engineer, John Kurlander. The most intuitive touch user-interface seen on the platform. A vast arsenal of super-tech weaponry at your disposal, upgradable via the streamlined ARK Kernel system. Become the ultimate fusion of Man and Machine. Ensure the survival of the species. - Using iCloud save after login Game Center at Options menu
Severed
Embark on a surreal journey as a one-armed warrior wielding a sentient sword. Master touch-based combat, explore a nightmarish world, and sever enemies to gain powers. This critically acclaimed title features a unique art style and an award-winning soundtrack.
- Dungeon combat with touch controls
- Sever enemies for new powers
- Branching exploration routes
- Award-winning original soundtrack
- Upgrade equipment and abilities
- Puzzle solving and hazard avoidance
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** Winner of Apple Design Award 2017 ** ** Apple iPad Game of the Year 2016 ** Take control of a one-armed warrior named Sasha, wielding a living sword on her journey through a nightmare world in search of her family. ----- ACCOLADES ----- • "Apple Design Award 2017", Apple • "iPad Game of the Year 2016", Apple • "Best Mobile Game of 2016", Destructoid • "Best Mobile Game + Best Musical Score", Canadian Video Game Awards 2016 • "Battery Park Award for Best Handheld Game", 2017 New York Game Awards • "Handheld Game of the Year -- Nominee", 20th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards • "Mobile Game of the Year -- Nominee", 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards • "Best Mobile Game -- Nominee", The Game Awards 2016 • "5 best mobile games of 2016", GameSpot • "Best Mobile Game of 2016 -- Nominee", IGN • "10 best video games of 2016", Mashable "Severed is a super compelling game that looks great. Its mechanics go to surprising depths and the sword-swiping combat feels fantastic on iOS." 5/5 - 148Apps "With great game mechanics, unique artwork and tough to master gameplay, Severed is well worthy of your time." 8/10 - Post Arcade "Severed is just a game that's all-around cool. Its aesthetic is top-notch, its combat is deep and engaging." 5/5 - TouchArcade ----- KEY FEATURES ----- • Dungeon Combat: Master offensive and defensive touch combat techniques to survive intense battles against a menagerie of enemies. • Severing: Best enemies in combat for a chance at severing their body parts -- then wear them to gain new powers or consume them to upgrade your equipment and abilities. • Exploration: Follow branching routes through the unknown, using your wits to avoid hazards and solve puzzles. • Award-Winning Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the haunting original score from Juno- and Polaris-nominated band YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN, featuring Pantayo. Also includes: • Graphical optimizations for Metal-enabled devices • Gameplay video recording with ReplayKit (requires Metal-enabled device running iOS 9+) • Multiple difficulty modes • Game Center Achievements • Cloud Save • iMessage Sticker Pack (requires iOS 10) • 3D Touch support (3D Touch-enabled device required)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Severed at every 3 weeks against Implosion's every 5 months. Severed also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (89% vs 74%). Implosion's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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
Implosion costs $1.99 and Severed $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Severed holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 919 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Implosion's written reviews are positive against 89% of Severed's.
Implosion ships an update every 5 months, Severed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Implosion | Severed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (919 ratings) | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | 88.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 919 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #174 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.0 GB | 224 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rayark International Limited | DrinkBox Studios |
Customer experience
Implosion
Severed
User reviews
Implosion
From 919 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🎨 Stunning graphics
- 🎬 Excellent voice acting
- 💰 Good value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of explanation for game mechanics
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 💲 Expensive for a mobile game
Severed
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Beautiful and unique art style
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative combat mechanics
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and atmosphere
- 🎶 Haunting and memorable soundtrack
Room to improve
- 🔁 Repetitive enemy encounters towards the end
- 🕹️ Controls can be finicky on certain devices
- 🕰️ Backtracking and navigation can feel tedious
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
Bugs and requests
Implosion
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game not loading past the intro screen
- Crashes during boss battles and certain levels
- Issues with Game Center integration and cloud saving
- Incompatibility with newer iOS devices and versions
Requested features
5 requests- Improved cloud saving and syncing
- More weapon and character customization options
- Difficulty settings and accessibility options
- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- Optimization for newer devices and screen sizes
Severed
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues on newer iPhone models
- Crashes and freezes reported by some users
Requested features
3 requests- Difficulty options for more challenge
- Expanded skill tree and progression system
- Ability to revisit areas and see new content
In-app purchases
Implosion
No in-app purchases
Severed
No in-app purchases








