Last updated on December 18th, 2025 at 01:51 am
Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island – Entertainment Game Review
Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a Entertainment/Action/Adventure game from PLOW DIGITAL, LLC, first launched in 3rd May 2022.
It’s rated 12+ and currently has 8+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island Stand Out
Now includes a second island and dungeon, along with new enemies and equipment!
The Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is a short, top-down adventure game inspired by several 16-bit games you know and love. It features a small island overworld, a large non-linear dungeon, countless monsters to battle, classic art that takes you back through time, and a nostalgic soundtrack. In the game, you venture on a quest to find the hidden Vanguard Relic.
Features:
Non-linear adventure structure with multiple ways to get to most places.
Simple, intuitive controls. Use the touch screen or connect a controller.
*Display of touch controls can be hidden in the Settings menu in-game.
Tons of secrets and Easter eggs.
Designed around single-player, but even more fun with two-player co-op
*You will need two connected/paired, compatible controllers to play co-op.
Nostalgic graphics and music inspired by many 16-bit classics.
Several display options, including widescreen and classic aspect ratios.
Language support for English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
This Entertainment game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 5th February 2024
Recent improvements include:
Added language support for Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese
Small improvements
Download & Availability
Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Rusty Sword: Vanguard Island on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
We just bought this game on the switch last night, but we also noticed today that its also on the AppStore so we bought it again on here as well so we could play it on our phone too. Love this game! Nice graphics, cool character designs, catchy music, and awesome gameplay! Looking forward to more games by this developer! :).
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 2.0.1
- Size: 89.67 MB
- iOS: 11.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory: Frequent/Intense Cartoon or Fantasy Violence, Infrequent/Mild Horror/Fear Themes
- Developer: PLOW DIGITAL, LLC
Last updated: 5th February 2024 | Genre: Entertainment, Action | Developer: PLOW DIGITAL, LLC