Rockabilly Beatdown vs Phoenix Returns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rockabilly Beatdown
Engage in an endless punching gauntlet, surviving waves of enemies by thinking fast and hitting faster. Unlock new heroes, levels, and power-ups as you aim to become the ultimate brawler in this action-packed pixel art game.
- Endless enemy waves
- Multiple playable heroes
- Unlockable levels and costumes
- Super move and power-ups
- Pixel art graphics
- Boss battles
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Pick up your ticket to punch town, and don’t forget to pack your fists! Rockabilly Beatdown is an “endless puncher.” See how long you can survive a constant, ever growing stream of enemies by punching like your life depends on it - because it does! You’ve got to think fast and hit faster to last as long as you can. Every connected punch is the one that keeps you on your feet and only the best brawlers can brag about bringin' the boom... Will you go down in history as the one punch who pummeled them all? FEATURES: - Three heroes ready to throw down! Choose from Kimber Killjoy, Ace Knuckles, or Bruiser McFist! - Loads of endless enemies are out to get you, with bosses tossed in for double trouble! - All manner of crazy cool levels to punch your way through! - Every punch builds towards your super move: PUNCHTASTIC! - Punch tires to call in your ultimate HOTROD power up! - Keep an eye out for lifesaving pick-ups and enemies for special bonuses! - Tally up your totals and collect Fist Rewards after every game! - Super sweet pixel art to channel that classic arcade action feel! - Unlock costume colors and more special levels through gameplay! Load up, lock in, and get ready to work those guns - yer' gonna need ‘em to be the best! OPTIONAL IN-APP-PURCHASES: - Goldie Luxe Pack: Includes new hero Goldie Luxe with two levels: The Lumbearmill and Lumbermare with Lumbearjack enemies! - Jenna Von Jett Pack: Includes new hero Jenna Von Jett and two levels: Creepy Catacombs with Katacomb Krew enemies and Himalayan Hideaway with West Side Swamis enemies! - Kondo Kazuki Pack! Includes new hero Kondo Kazuki and two levels: Jigoku Station with Sinister Salarymen enemies and Bushido Bullet with Kawaii Killers enemies! - Werewolf Attack Pack: Monster skins for Ace Knucles and Manny Switchblade and a new level: Rooftop Rummage with Hockney Hoggers enemies. Also includes special Monster Hotrod! - In-App Purchases are for your enjoyment of new heroes and levels; core gameplay is not affected or enhanced.
Phoenix Returns
Experience an 80s arcade classic where you battle waves of bird-like aliens. Your mission is to defeat the ultimate Phoenix Mothership boss.
- Wave-based alien combat
- Retro 80s arcade style
- Boss battles
- Classic gameplay mechanics
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Fight waves of bird-like aliens to reach the final Phoenix Mothership boss in this 80s arcade classic.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rockabilly Beatdown at 90% against Phoenix Returns's 40%. Rockabilly Beatdown also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). Phoenix Returns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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
Rockabilly Beatdown costs $0.99 and Phoenix Returns $0.99 up front. Rockabilly Beatdown sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Phoenix Returns asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rockabilly Beatdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Rockabilly Beatdown's written reviews are positive against 40% of Phoenix Returns's.
| Parameter | Rockabilly Beatdown | Phoenix Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 492 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rumblecade | Lazaros Dinakis |
Customer experience
Rockabilly Beatdown
Phoenix Returns
In-app purchases
Rockabilly Beatdown
- Monster Mash PackFree
- Goldie Luxe Pack$0.99
- Jenna Von Jett Pack$0.99
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- Kondo Kazuki Pack$0.99
- Werewolf Attack Pack$0.99
Phoenix Returns
No in-app purchases
Questions
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