# Alsteroids 2 | Marauder

> Retro Vector Asteroid Shooter

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id999880610](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id999880610)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id999880610`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RI Productions
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (171 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2018-05-10
- **First published:** 2015-06-11
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alsteroids-2-marauder/id999880610)
- **Website:** [http://www.ri-productions.com/marauder](http://www.ri-productions.com/marauder)

## Description

Alsteroids 2 | Marauder revives classic vector arcade action with modern refinements. Enjoy crisp retro visuals, 7 power-ups, boss fights, and a synth-heavy 80s soundtrack. It features gamepad and iCade support, no ads, and both local and global high scores.

Story and gameplay: After a failed hyper jump, your ship must battle 20 waves of asteroids and Marauder forces, upgrading with power-ups, chaining combos, and risking hyperspace as you strive for the top score.

## Rankings

- #112,093 — Overall

## Review summary

Alsteroids 2 | Marauder is praised for its nostalgic retro feel, smooth and addictive gameplay, and strong visuals/sound, with good value and an ad-free paid option. However, many reviews note control/input issues, stability bugs, no save/resume feature, distracting voice prompts, and a lack of progression after beating the planet. Addressing these would improve the experience while preserving the game’s charm.

### Pros

- Nostalgic retro Asteroids vibe with authentic vector-style graphics.
- Addictive, smooth, fast-paced gameplay that’s genuinely fun.
- Strong graphics and sound that fit the retro theme and elevate the experience.
- Great value: affordable price with no ads in the paid version.
- The sequel feels like a natural progression that honors the original while standing on its own.

### Cons

- Control/input issues, including annoying touch controls, mis-swipes that trigger hyper-warp, and unstable ship handling.
- Frequent stability problems: game freezes and crashes, including during high-score runs.
- No save/progress feature; progress is lost between sessions and there’s no option to resume where you left off.
- Voice prompts can be long or distracting and interrupt gameplay.
- End-game progression is missing or unclear after destroying the planet, leaving players with little to do next.

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