# Evoland

> Play Through Videogame History

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id946477821](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id946477821)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id946477821`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Playdigious
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (331 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.3
- **Last updated:** 2018-03-01
- **First published:** 2015-02-03
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/evoland/id946477821)

## Description

Evoland is an action-adventure game that lets you experience the evolution of classic RPG and adventure gaming, from monochrome 2D to full 3D as you progress.

Along the way you unlock new technologies and combat styles, revisit areas in 3D, explore dungeons and puzzles, and chase hundreds of achievements and secrets—plus plenty of humor and nods to beloved titles.

## Rankings

- #89,249 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews praise Evoland’s nostalgic homage to gaming history and its clever, evolving gameplay. Repeated drawbacks include lack of controller support, poor touch controls, and progression bugs (missing chests, backtracking). Some players also cite boss difficulty. A notable portion of the community additionally requests Apple TV/tvOS support and regular bug fixes.

### Pros

- Nostalgia and homage to classic gaming across eras (8-bit to color, Zelda/FF references)
- Engaging, cleverly designed progression with humor and charm
- Entertaining and worth the price; strong overall enjoyment
- Unique retro-meets-modern concept that resonates with Evoland fans
- Positive reception of the game's concept and anticipation for Evoland 2

### Cons

- Lack of controller support (no MFi/Bluetooth controller compatibility) is a repeatedly cited issue
- Touch controls are awkward or not well suited for the game; mobile controls are insufficient
- Progression blockers and bugs that hinder advancement (missing chests, getting stuck, long backtracking)
- Boss balance/difficulty issues, including a hard final boss and challenging early encounters

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