FOTONICA

Name: FOTONICA
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.2 (70 reviews)
Author: Santa Ragione s.r.l.

By: Santa Ragione s.r.l.

Stylish First-Person Running

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Features & Capabilities

FOTONICA is a one-handed, first-person arcade runner. Hold to run, release to jump, and hold in mid-air to dive and land. It combines speed with precise navigation across eight tracks and a procedural endless mode for depth that rewards mastery, not just timing.

With split-screen multiplayer on the same device, online rankings, 18 achievements, and a lush vector aesthetic, FOTONICA delivers an exhilarating arcade experience. The game features two difficulty settings, plays in landscape or portrait, has no ads or in-app purchases, and lets you record and share replays. Music from Michael Manning, Nicolò Sala, and Baiyon rounds out the sensation, while the title is designed for iPhone 4 and above (not compatible with iPod Touch 4th Gen).

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By:

Santa Ragione s.r.l.

Rating:

4.20

(70) 0.80

Version:

1.2 Last updated: 2018-10-04

Version code:

828682286

Creation date:

2014-09-11

Compatible devices:

Size:

197.41MB

Price:

4.99

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

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# 177,622 ▲ 511,007

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Developed by:

Santa Ragione s.r.l.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fotonica/id871197819

User Reviews

Reviews praise FOTONICA’s striking art and soothing score and its addictive, first-person endless-runner feel, with a simple charm and local two-player mode. However, recurring criticisms include audio bugs, steep difficulty and controls, limited content, and perceived value concerns, plus requests for better platform support (iPhone X optimization and an Apple TV version).

Pros

Striking minimalist vector visuals and stylized black-and-white art.
Relaxing, atmospheric musical score that complements the gameplay.
Addictive, fast-paced endless runner with a unique first-person perspective.
Simple, charming design and accessible feel despite the challenge.
Local multiplayer (two-player) mode adds social play.

Cons

Audio issues: music and SFX sometimes stop or don't work on current iPhones.
High difficulty / hard controls can be off-putting and not beginner-friendly.
Content is limited: mainly endless mode with few levels, leading to potential boredom.
Value for money concerns; some feel it's not worth the price.
Platform support requests: need iPhone X optimization and an Apple TV version.

Recent reviews

Can you please, please do something to fix the music on current iPhones? The music and SFX are no longer working as of current

by el*****, 2026-02-11

Not overly complicated which actually adds to its charm and game value. Perfect for its genre.

by Us*****, 2022-06-13

I first found this game when the Ouya was new, and from the point of view of someone who can never find a good mobile game to play, I’ve bought this on at least 3 different platforms, and should it eventually reach console, I’ll most likely buy it there too. I don’t know what it is about this game that is so addicting, but the ‘70s score-centered type of gameplay, combined with the high speeds you’d only experience drifting the touges of Mt. Akina, while still keeping the aesthetic of the game very simple yet very informative of what is happening around you... it’s something I have yet to experience through any medium. This game is a blessing, yet a curse - a reminder of what no other game has ever strived to achieve and probably never will again.