Reviews of Plasma Sky - a rad retro arcade space shooter

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List of user reviews and ratings for Plasma Sky - a rad retro arcade space shooter

Total ratings

4.90 (Rating count: 66)

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Review summary

Plasma Sky is a long-standing fan favorite praised for its stunning retro visuals, stellar soundtrack, and tight, fast-paced arcade action. Reviewers highlight its addictive gameplay, nostalgia factor, and a polished, responsive feel that holds up across iPhone and iPad generations. Players also appreciate the game’s longevity and ongoing updates, with many noting it as a must-have due to its classic shmup charm and lack of intrusive monetization. The main recurring gripe is better full-screen support on newer iPhones.

Pros

Stunning graphics and visuals.
Awesome soundtrack / music that fits the retro vibe.
Addictive, fast-paced arcade shooter gameplay with tight controls.
Excellent cross-device compatibility and ongoing updates/maintenance.
Strong nostalgic/retro feel and faithful remake.

Cons

Need full-screen support / correct aspect ratio for newer iPhone models (e.g., iPhone X).

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.90

All time rating average: 4.90

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-24	Sh*****	Years ago (around 2013), when I was still a pupil, I had just undergone surgery during the holidays and couldn't get out of bed. A relative lent me their iPad, and I ended up playing Plasma Sky on it for about a month. It's the best space shooter game ever! But I couldn't remember what it was called. Finally, with the help of AI, I found it. And surprisingly, it still runs fine on iOS 26—lucky!
Years ago (around 2013), when I was still a pupil, I had just undergone surgery during the holidays and couldn't get out of bed. A relative lent me their iPad, and I ended up playing Plasma Sky on it for about a month. It's the best space shooter game ever! But I couldn't remember what it was called. Finally, with the help of AI, I found it. And surprisingly, it still runs fine on iOS 26—lucky!
2026-03-24	Gy*****	I used to play this game a few years back, and when I found it the other day, I immediately got it. It is better than I remember—and does not harvest any data!
I used to play this game a few years back, and when I found it the other day, I immediately got it. It is better than I remember—and does not harvest any data!
2026-01-02	Sp*****	Free, and fun. Please update screen space for newer phones
Free, and fun. Please update screen space for newer phones
2024-02-05	^_*****	❤️
❤️
2022-05-14	th*****	If been playing Plasma Sky since the IPhone 3G and it remains my favorite iPhone game ever! Big props to the developer for keeping it going though all the changes over all these years!!!!!!!
If been playing Plasma Sky since the IPhone 3G and it remains my favorite iPhone game ever! Big props to the developer for keeping it going though all the changes over all these years!!!!!!!
2021-07-08	Kh*****	Played it when it came out years ago. Beat it with many continues. Took it up again and beat it with one man!!!!! Who does that? Now playing survival mode. Wish they would make another one.
Played it when it came out years ago. Beat it with many continues. Took it up again and beat it with one man!!!!! Who does that? Now playing survival mode. Wish they would make another one.
2021-02-26	I *****	Awesome soundtrack. Polished graphics. I keep coming back to it. It will always be on my phone.
Awesome soundtrack. Polished graphics. I keep coming back to it. It will always be on my phone.
2020-11-18	Bo*****	Works great on the IPhone 12 Pro. Has the dev stopped working on it? If so, kudos for such a polished and fun game. And thank you for putting a user manual on your site. If the dev ever comes back to it, haptic vibration and vibration would be a nice addition.
Works great on the IPhone 12 Pro. Has the dev stopped working on it? If so, kudos for such a polished and fun game. And thank you for putting a user manual on your site. If the dev ever comes back to it, haptic vibration and vibration would be a nice addition.
2020-02-27	sb*****	Love the game but REALLY wish you’d update it to support full screen on iPhone X. I’d up this to 5 stars!
Love the game but REALLY wish you’d update it to support full screen on iPhone X. I’d up this to 5 stars!
2019-10-16	Be*****	Great game!!!!!!!, my only complaint is that when you pause the game and use others apps you have to start all over again.
Great game!!!!!!!, my only complaint is that when you pause the game and use others apps you have to start all over again.