Item: Void-X
Rating: 84
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

84/100

Void X is a striking minimalist boss-rush shmup that feels like a love letter to classic arcade shooters like Ikaruga, but reimagined with a modern, high-contrast aesthetic. From an expert perspective, the game is incredibly tight. The movement is fluid, and the bullet patterns are 'fair'—difficult, but readable. The lack of traditional levels means the focus is entirely on the intense, multi-stage boss encounters, which keep the adrenaline high.

What sets Void X apart is its haptic feedback and sound design. Every shot and dodge feels impactful, creating a flow state that is hard to find in mobile shooters. The progression system is simple but effective, allowing you to upgrade your ship's fire rate and shield capacity. It’s a challenging experience that doesn't hold your hand, rewarding pattern recognition and precision. If you’re a fan of 'bullet hell' games, Void X is a must-have for your library.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, iPod

1622479769

$3.99 4+★4.8 53 reviews

Author : James Swiney

Pubish Date : Tue Jun 07 2022

Last Update Date : Wed Sep 13 2023

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.5Wed Sep 13 2023

Updated to support the latest devices.
Void-x is an intense arcade shoot em up, with bullethell style bosses and a unique retro aesthetic.
Try to stay alive as you work your way through epic boss fights, gathering powerups, and keeping that combo going for a high score!
Features:
- Controller support.
- Ability to change touch and controller sensitivity.
- Autosave, gotta take a phone call or get off the bus, don't worry your current progress is saved.
- Game Center support for high scores and achievements.
- Super smooth gameplay at 120fps on supported devices.
- The full game playable on Apple Watch!
Requires iOS 15.0 and watchOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Void-x is an intense arcade shoot em up, with bullethell style bosses and a unique retro aesthetic.
Try to stay alive as you work your way through epic boss fights, gathering powerups, and keeping that combo going for a high score!
Features:
- Controller support.
- Ability to change touch and controller sensitivity.
- Autosave, gotta take a phone call or get off the bus, don't worry your current progress is saved.
- Game Center support for high scores and achievements.
- Super smooth gameplay at 120fps on supported devices.
- The full game playable on Apple Watch!

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 53 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Void X is a fast-paced arcade shooter focusing on intense boss battles. Featuring a unique minimalist art style and high-octane gameplay, you must dodge waves of bullets while dismantling giant mechanical guardians. Upgrade your ship's power, unlock new abilities, and compete on global leaderboards in this challenging tribute to the golden age of shmups.

Features

Challenging multi-phase boss fights

Ultra-smooth 60FPS gameplay

Minimalist black-and-white aesthetic

Global leaderboards and achievements

Tips

The Art of the Dodge

In Void X, your hitbox is much smaller than the ship itself—it's only the small glowing core. Focus your eyes on the core rather than the whole ship to navigate through the densest bullet patterns.

Gameplays

Energy Management

Defeating boss parts drops energy orbs. Don't rush to collect them immediately; wait for a lull in the firing pattern, as your ship's movement speed increases slightly when not firing.