# Jade Empire™: Special Edition

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1108475553](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1108475553)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1108475553`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Aspyr Media, Inc.
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (427 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2016-12-05
- **First published:** 2016-10-06
- **Size:** 3.63 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jade-empire-special-edition/id1108475553)
- **Website:** [http://www.aspyr.com/games/jade-empire?utm\_source=AppStore&utm\_medium=MarketingLink&utm\_campaign=Jade-Empire](http://www.aspyr.com/games/jade-empire?utm_source=AppStore&utm_medium=MarketingLink&utm_campaign=Jade-Empire)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.aspyr.com/privacy?utm\_source=AppStore&utm\_medium=PrivacyLink&utm\_campaign=Jade-Empire](http://www.aspyr.com/privacy?utm_source=AppStore&utm_medium=PrivacyLink&utm_campaign=Jade-Empire)

## Description

Jade Empire: Special Edition is an award-winning action RPG from the makers of Dragon Age and Mass Effect. It merges fast-paced martial arts action with a character-driven story in a mythic land inspired by ancient China. Your decisions affect relationships, rivalries, and the support of followers as you master combat and exploration.

Designed for mobile, this Special Edition adds extra content and a touch-friendly interface, delivering over 40 hours of gameplay, full MFi controller support, and a visually stunning world inspired by myths of ancient China. Recruit followers, encounter dramatic NPCs, and let your choices drive the story as you face outlaws, magicians, and other foes guarding the Jade Empire's secrets.

## Rankings

- #80,858 — Overall

## Review summary

Jade Empire on iOS is a beloved, console-quality RPG port with a compelling story and strong replay value that appeals to fans of classic Bioware games. Reviewers praise the narrative and flexible control options, including external controllers. However, recurring issues include touch controls, lack of full-screen support on newer devices, audio problems on some devices, and a need for better optimization and ongoing updates to support modern iPhones. Overall, a standout port when it works well, but needs improvements.

### Pros

- Engaging, well-written storyline with meaningful choices and multiple endings.
- Console-quality RPG experience on iOS; faithful port of Jade Empire.
- Nostalgia and fan appeal; a beloved classic on mobile.
- Flexible control options; touch controls workable in expert mode or with an external controller.
- High replay value due to branching dialogue and character paths.

### Cons

- Touch controls and targeting can be clunky or unreliable on iOS.
- Screen scaling/fullscreen support is missing on modern devices, causing UI issues.
- Audio issues on some devices (missing sound or cutscenes audio).
- Not optimized for newer hardware; noticeable battery drain and performance issues.
- Requests for updates and better support are often voiced by fans and noted as overdue for modern iPhone models.

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