One of the 10 best JRPGs available on iOS! -TouchArcade.com
Now celebrating 10 years on the App Store: 2014-2024!
Vigil RPG is a single-player, 8-bit-style, premium RPG, where *every* battle — not just boss fights — is quick, yet has interesting decision-making.
Be a solo hero on a quest to discover the hidden cause behind the sudden appearance of marauding bands of goblins and monsters!
Vigil RPG is the ideal pocket-size turn-based RPG, by incorporating features that you may come to wish that every mobile game had:
• Created by a one-person development team with a design goal of maximum FUN — not maximum monetization! Vigil RPG has no ads (even before you buy!), premium currencies, stamina timers, or even "leave a review!" nags. If a feature doesn't add fun, then it didn't make the cut.
• Meaningful decision-making in every combat — even vs. non-boss enemies! Every enemy has unique attack patterns and "tells" for a clever player to overcome. Healing is hard to come by outside of town, so employing efficient battle strategy is important and rewarding.
• Fast turn-based combat! Select an action and launch each combat round in a single tap — no menus to navigate through. Each round takes about one second to play out. Zip through battles quickly against easy enemies; take your time to consider your strategy vs. tougher foes. Vigil RPG respects your time!
• No annoying tropes common to console-port RPGs: No imprecise on-screen virtual joystick; just tap your destination to move. No save points, or manual saving; your progress is continually auto-saved -- even mid-battle!
• No Internet connection required! Aside from a one-time in-app purchase to unlock the full game (after the generous free demo), you could play from start to closing credits in Airplane Mode!
• Unlike many other mobile games, doesn't unduly drain your phone's battery! Vigil RPG is 100% implemented in Apple's native Objective-C and Swift programming languages — no bulky 3rd-party frameworks used!
VIGIL RPG SPECIAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - Huge v3.0 free update!
• Vigil RPG is now free-to-try! Play through several quests before unlocking the full game with a single in-app purchase! No ads after -- OR BEFORE -- you buy!
• Challenge HONOR MODE! Inspired by a certain awesome hit 2023 AAA RPG -- okay, fine, it's Baldur's Gate 3 -- you can now opt in to this challenging new mode, featuring even more difficult bosses, and PERMADEATH!
• Bo the Bartender has even more new advice, commentary, and humor for you! Tap him at the tavern for more tips!
• Reworked several normal enemies to be more fun to battle! The Armored Goblin now really doesn't like it if you bypass his shield block with LIGHTNING, for one!
• Local high scores for quests! Challenge your best times from prior playthroughs!
• Beautiful high resolution support for all iPhone and iPad sizes, from iPhone SE to the 13" iPad Pro! (Runs on your Apple Silicon chip Mac, too -- but Vigil RPG is best enjoyed as an iPhone game!)
I saw something pop up about a new major update and decided to re-download, and realized I had never left a review. Let’s fix that!
The perfect blend of simplicity meets strategy, perfect for picking up for minutes or playing for hours. The game truly rewards efficiency in strategy as evidenced in the turn counts for better quest rewards and keeping track of your high score (in turns to objective).
I agree adding a “tip” option would be great as 10 years of updates and comparability work is huge for a game with a one time unlock and that gives reasons to replay to beat old scores.
Would love to see a sequel :)
Finally! An accessible RPG!
I don’t know how I missed this game all these years, but after searching high and low for an accessible RPG I finally found this, and I’m super happy I did.
This is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for. I’ve tried so many different RPGs and deleted them for various reasons. But this developer has literally done every single thing right with this game.
It’s super easy to learn. There’s depth without it being overly complicated like too many RPGs are. It saves progress at all times. You can quickly hop in and out whether you have only a minute or hours to play. For busy people like me, this is huge. It means I can play at my own pace and always make some progress.
Also the file size is small, it hardly uses battery, there are zero ads or IAP, and the developer has kept this updated.
Thank you so much, developer. I was about to give up on finding a well done, simple but deep enough, RPG. I thought it didn’t exist. You’ve made my day and this will stay on my phone. If there was a tip option I’d gladly tip you. I really appreciate the rare developers like you who make good games and monetize them fairly. I just can’t say enough good things about this game.
Wonderful old school RPG!!
I bought this as soon as I saw the graphics. This is old school all the way - even fown to the single developer working alone, just like those Atari 800 games I loved in the 1980s.
The gameplay is simple (which I love), the goals are clear, the music is GREAT, and the graphics - perfect! I don't like ultra-real 3D scenery except in racing games. Loved the goatee on my character too. I am happy with graphics just like these. Loads of similarities to the original Wizardry (the "stables - free!" Was a giveaway), which again is a great thing. I wish we had the original Wiz for iPhone...
The price is very reasonable, I appreciate the developer's efforts (I read the credits, Jon!) and am going to enjoy finishing this little gem.
Boo
Just falls flat... there is no healing... like what?
Clever, focused old-school RPG
I play this on breaks at work and it's perfect. Learning each enemy's attacks and optimizing your path are fun, or you can just go along for the ride. Well worth a buck! More, please.
Great App and Inspiration - Hoping for Sequel
I purchased this app after reading your interview on making a one-man game. Thanks for putting so much awesome info in the credits/acknowledgements. It is definitely challenging but also a lot of fun to play! I'll definitely buy your next game!
Great little game!
I know I’m late to the party but what a great find this was.
Great game
In this RPG, player knowledge about monster behavior is translated directly into character success. You're awarded different stars (and in game rewards for your character) if you complete quests in fewer turns. Lots of fun and replay-ability.
Just fun
I read an interview with the developer today on Touch Arcade, which made me curious if I missed a good RPG.Dont let the primitive graphics scare you away, this is a fantasticly designed game which is perfect for people old enough to enjoy early cosole RPGs. I am loving this!!!
Please make more!
One of my absolute favorites. The graphics are budget, & the adventure is on the short side, but this is one of the most advanced & innovative games around.
It's the RPG equivalent of an old school hot rod: strip away all the excess weight, supercharge the engine, then tune & balance it all to perfection. The "engine" in this case is the combat system, and it's a nitro burning beast.
I wholeheartedly recommend Vigil to anyone considering it, and I sincerely hope that AggroMagnet brings more games like this to market.
