Comparison

Gunslugs 2 vs AVILION forever

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

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About

Gunslugs 2

Experience over-the-top action with fast-paced run-and-gun gameplay inspired by 80s action movies. Battle alien armies across seven worlds, facing diverse enemies and challenging bosses. It's a chaotic, fun-filled adventure to save the galaxy.

Highlights
  • Fast run and gun gameplay
  • 80s/90s pop-art inspiration
  • Seven worlds with 8 levels each
  • Randomly generated areas
  • Variety of enemies and bosses
  • Tanks, aliens, and spaceships
Features
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If you like over the top action, chaos, explosions, weirdness and don’t take it all too serious, then you know exactly what Gunslugs is all about. --- TouchArcade - “If shooting enemies by the hundreds sounds like a rollicking good time, then check this out” AppSpy - “The most hectic shooter I’ve played in months” PocketGamer - “A sharp and well put together shooter, Gunslugs 2 might be a little too crazy for some, but it’s definitely worth a look” --- A combination of fast run and gun gameplay mixed with elements of all our favorite movies and other pop-art from the 90s and 80s. STORY The Black Duck Army is back with new domination plans, this time they want to take the galaxy! Their signal towers are covering the planet, and alien technology seems to be used all over the place Luckily the Gunslugs are here to stop them. CONTENT Seven worlds, 8 levels per world, end of level bosses, randomly generated inside-area's, tanks,hell-worms,rocket-launchers,aliens,lightning guns, huge spaceships, cut scenes, and so much more! GUNSLUGS This is the second title in the Gunslugs game series, Gunslugs games are chaotic run and gun games based on the over the top action movies of the 80's. Don't take it too serious! have fun with the game and try to rescue the world: be the hero! For hints, tips and more, FOLLOW US at Twitter @orangepixel facebook.com/orangepixel

About

AVILION forever

A classic turn-based JRPG revived for modern smartphones. Create an avatar, build a party, and embark on a story-driven, offline adventure with strategic battles and nostalgic pixel art. Explore dungeons, discover treasures, and enjoy a solo RPG experience.

Highlights
  • Avatar creation
  • Party building
  • Turn-based strategic battles
  • Offline single-player
  • Nostalgic pixel art
  • Controller support
  • Auto-mapping dungeons
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A story-focused, offline, single-player JRPG with no gacha and no ads. Experience a chaotic, emotional story paired with simple yet deep one-handed combat! Originally released in 2004 as a hit Japanese flip-phone game, "Maho gakuen Avilion" is officially reborn on smartphones! Enjoy a reimagined, premium, casual solo experience—anytime, anywhere. This special version faithfully preserves the original graphics and sound while integrating unreleased assets from back in the day and carefully rebalancing the game loop for solo play! This release includes Chapters 1 through 7, marking a major milestone in the epic story. (DLC for subsequent chapters is currently under consideration.) Step into a nostalgic, warm pixel-art RPG world! ■ STORY Twenty years have passed since the demonic hordes assaulted the Four Kingdoms, and the Hero King Helde sacrificed his life to save the world. Today, on the very island where Helde once raised his army to strike back, stands an academy famous across the globe: Avilion Academy. Founded to train the next generation of heroes in preparation for another demonic invasion, this prestigious institution welcomes a new young soul today... ■ WHAT KIND OF GAME IS IT? An accessible, turn-based JRPG featuring the unique Avatar Rental and Action Slot Systems! • Freedom of Choice: Create your own avatar and enrol in the academy. There is no fixed party dictated by the story. Choose your companions freely from hundreds of unique students. • Tactical Action Slots: Battle monsters using skills set into limited slots. Deciding what to equip and which allies to bring infuses deep strategic depth into simple, one-handed controls. • Packed with Features: Enjoy an addictive Auto-Mapping system, hunt for "Ancient Chests" with rare loot, trade items at the Auction House, and challenge powerful "Archons" by offering coins! • Episodic Adventure: The narrative starts with a school incident and expands globally in Chapter 2. Each chapter functions like a standalone RPG—featuring its own distinct beginning, end, and formidable boss. ■ LATEST UPDATES • Added Double XP option! • The Offline Auction House is now open! • Field maps now support 3D display! • Enhanced readability with crisp pixel fonts! • Unique fan-submitted avatars added to the roster! • Full gamepad and keyboard support! (Compatible with Bluetooth controllers) ■ CHANGES FROM THE ORIGINAL VERSION ▼ Optimised for Smooth Solo Gameplay • Faster movement and snappy battle speeds! • Increased EXP and item drop rates from enemies! • Higher weapon/armour drop rates from Ancient Chests! • Reduced coin requirements to summon an Archon! • Lessons and Ancient Chests now reset 4 times a day [4:00, 10:00, 16:00, 22:00]! • Expanded warehouse storage capacity! • Avatar colour options increased from 4 to 8! • Cloud Save Backup implemented! (Easily restore data or switch between iPhone and iPad). * Requires Game Center login. Cross-platform transfer between iOS and other platform is not supported. ▼ Discontinued Features (Transition to Offline) • Live player avatar rentals, Adventure Diaries, Messaging, Friends, and Circles (Guilds). ▼ Virtual Player Avatar Rental Though live recruitment is gone, the game comes pre-loaded with hundreds of virtual player avatars—including many submitted by real fans! Enjoy the full thrill and camaraderie of multiplayer gameplay in this single-player JRPG. ------ Visit our official website for game FAQs and Quest Rescue guides for Chapters 1 & 2: https://www.avilion.jp/en ------ "魔法学園アヴィリオン" is the property of WINLIGHT Co., Ltd. "AVILION forever" is developed and operated under a content licensing agreement with WINLIGHT Co., Ltd. ©WINLIGHT ©STUDIO FRONTIER

Screenshots

Gunslugs 24 screens
AVILION forever4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AVILION forever at 5.0 against Gunslugs 2's 4.0. AVILION forever also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Gunslugs 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Gunslugs 2 costs $3.99 and AVILION forever $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AVILION forever holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Gunslugs 2's written reviews are positive against 69% of AVILION forever's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gunslugs 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, AVILION forever every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gunslugs 2 versus AVILION forever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGunslugs 2AVILION forever
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB240 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerSTUDIO FRONTIER

Customer experience

Gunslugs 2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative35.0%

AVILION forever

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

None

Gunslugs 2

No in-app purchases

None

AVILION forever

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gunslugs 2 free?
Gunslugs 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVILION forever free?
AVILION forever costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gunslugs 2 or AVILION forever?
AVILION forever is rated higher. Gunslugs 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AVILION forever averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Gunslugs 2 or AVILION forever have ads?
Neither Gunslugs 2 nor AVILION forever shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gunslugs 2 or AVILION forever?
Gunslugs 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and AVILION forever every 9 days. Most recently, Gunslugs 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and AVILION forever on October 30, 2026.

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