Item: LONEWOLF
Rating: 84
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Dinsun. This isn't your typical gallery shooter. LONEWOLF has a mean streak, and it wears its mature rating like a badge of honor. The art style—all harsh lines and muted colors—perfectly suits the cynical story. It actually tries to tell a tale, which is more than I can say for 90% of the shooters on this platform. The shooting itself is solid; you have to worry about distance and wind, which adds a layer of professionalism to the 'hits.'

However, it’s quite rigid. You're either sniping or you're watching a cutscene. There’s not much room for improvisation. It’s a very 'conservative' approach to the sniper genre—do the mission exactly as intended or fail. I found the energy system a bit annoying—a classic mobile trope I wish we’d move past—but the story kept me coming back. It’s gritty, it’s dark, and it doesn't apologize for it.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Compelling, mature noir storyline
Striking comic-book art style
Realistic sniper mechanics

Restrictive energy system
Linear mission design
Steep difficulty spikes

Technical Report

Performance: Smooth performance; art style masks some lower-fidelity assets well.

Accessibility:

Subtitles
Adjustable aim sensitivity

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a gritty, adult story and enjoy tactical shooting puzzles.

Skip if: You want fast-paced action or are sensitive to dark/violent themes.

Similar Games:

Hitman Sniper
Clear Vision
Max Payne

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, fan of noir films and tactical shooters.
Hardware: iPhone 15
Playtime: 8 hours
Status: Finished Campaign

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1031152574

Free16+★4.8 6170 reviews

Author : SHD Games Inc.

Pubish Date : Wed Jan 06 2016

Last Update Date : Wed Jul 19 2017

Support Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish

Genres :

Version 1.2.31Wed Jul 19 2017

- Discover Lonewolf's past in a brand new chapter!
- New breathtaking and intense missions!
- Get your hands on brand new Rifles & Scopes!
- You can now replay all missions with both Rifles and Handguns!
- Many optimisations and bug fixes to enhance your gaming experience!
17+ NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN!
LONEWOLF is an intense game with moral conflicts.
1 Minute: Your mental-noise has calmed down. It's just you and your weapon.
2 Minutes: You feel the wind, you know the distance, you sense your target's movements
3 Minutes : You hear the echo of your gunfire... You made the first kill. Silence.
Can you handle it? The story unfolds..
Get immersed in a deep Neo-Noir story driven sniper adventure game.
You step into the role of a mysterious assassin. His motives - a secret.
You did what had to be done to enter the 'Assembly', a criminal organization.
Who is this man? What happened? Soon you'll realize that there's more to him than meets the eye.
The mesmerizing atmosphere and thrilling story will glue you to your device.
While you work for the 'Assembly' you'll get your hands on various weapons.
Sniper Rifles, Assault rifles, Pistols, Bombs and even your bare hands.
There's more than 20 Weapons to unlock, upgrade and collect!
- 6+ Hours Story Mode
- 35 Missions
- Hand Drawn Cutscenes
- More than 20 Weapons
- Realistic Weapon Sound and Recoil
- A Dozen Mini-games
- Several shooting Ranges
- Trophy Room with more than 40 trophies
Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
17+ NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN!
LONEWOLF is an intense game with moral conflicts.
1 Minute: Your mental-noise has calmed down. It's just you and your weapon.
2 Minutes: You feel the wind, you know the distance, you sense your target's movements
3 Minutes : You hear the echo of your gunfire... You made the first kill. Silence.
Can you handle it? The story unfolds..
Get immersed in a deep Neo-Noir story driven sniper adventure game.
You step into the role of a mysterious assassin. His motives - a secret.
You did what had to be done to enter the 'Assembly', a criminal organization.
Who is this man? What happened? Soon you'll realize that there's more to him than meets the eye.
The mesmerizing atmosphere and thrilling story will glue you to your device.
While you work for the 'Assembly' you'll get your hands on various weapons.
Sniper Rifles, Assault rifles, Pistols, Bombs and even your bare hands.
There's more than 20 Weapons to unlock, upgrade and collect!
- 6+ Hours Story Mode
- 35 Missions
- Hand Drawn Cutscenes
- More than 20 Weapons
- Realistic Weapon Sound and Recoil
- A Dozen Mini-games
- Several shooting Ranges
- Trophy Room with more than 40 trophies

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 6170 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 16+

LONEWOLF is an intense game that pushes the boundaries of the sniper genre. As a mysterious assassin, you must work your way into 'the Assembly,' a criminal organization, by completing deadly contracts. The game features a deep, 5-hour story mode with hand-drawn cutscenes and 30 unique missions. With realistic weapon handling, wind and distance mechanics, and a variety of mini-games, LONEWOLF offers a tactical and atmospheric experience for mature players.