Play Crimson Hunt

White glint: parry. Red glint: roll.

Free on iPhone in the Roam app. Android coming soon.

Bandits block the forest road, and every swing they throw flashes a color first. White means parry. Red means roll away. Crimson Hunt casts you as a red-hooded swordswoman in a side-view duel game played in the Roam app on iPhone, and it belongs on any list of mobile games like Shadow Fight 2. Read the glint, answer it, then hit back before the next one comes.

Reading the glints

Move along the road with the joystick.
Tap the sword button to attack.
Tap the shield to parry when an enemy blade glints white.
Tap roll when it glints red, since that attack is meant to be dodged.
Use the fire skill when its ring is charged, and finish the task at the top, like breaking 2 barrels.

Steel, blood and timing

A stylized dark forest with pixel-filtered light and 3D duelists.
Every enemy attack shows its answer, so wins come from reading, not mashing.
Health and stamina bars to watch during long exchanges.
Bandits, wolves and finishing moves, with plenty of red on the grass.

Next to other mobile games like Shadow Fight 2

Shadow Fight 2 is the reference for side-view sword fights on a phone: dark fighters, one on one, moves on buttons. Crimson Hunt keeps that look and the flat camera, and the red hood stands out sharply against the black trees.

The difference is defense. Instead of blocking by holding back, every incoming attack shows a colored glint, and the right answer is either a parry or a roll. It feels closer to reading a rhythm than learning a combo list.

Tips for the Road Toll

Do not attack into a glint. Wait for the color, answer it, and swing in the opening that follows.

A roll also moves you, so a red glint near the edge of the screen can leave you out of reach. Step back to the middle before the next bandit arrives, and keep the fire skill for when two enemies are on you at once.

Patient fighters, short sessions

Players who like a fight that rewards patience. Button mashing gets you hurt here, while watching the enemy blade gets you through.

It also fits if you want a dark fantasy look on a phone without a long campaign. A level is a short stretch of road, a few bandits and a small task like the barrels, so one session can take a few minutes.

Crimson Hunt FAQ

Is Crimson Hunt free, or do I have to pay?

It is free. You play it inside the Roam app on iPhone.

What does the white glint mean in Crimson Hunt?

It means parry. Tap the shield as the white flash appears and the bandit's attack bounces off. A red glint means roll instead.

Is Crimson Hunt like Shadow Fight 2?

It fits with mobile games like Shadow Fight 2 in look and camera: dark side-view sword duels. It leans harder on timing, with color cues telling you when to parry and when to roll.

Who is the hero, and who are the enemies?

You play a red-hooded swordswoman walking a forest road. Bandits are the main enemies, and wolves join them along the way.

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Play Crimson Hunt free in the Roam app.