Vigil RPG
Solo hero turn-based RPG
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
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!)
more - Skeleton Pyromage now lasts only 1 round after running out of MP, unless it had 9 MP to start with.
- Improved Ignis Goblin's appearance (different skin tone; better flaming sword)!
3.0.6 02/07/2024
Major version 3.0 update, celebrating 10 years of Vigil RPG on the App Store!
• Vigil RPG is now free-to-try! A single full game unlock in-app purchase offered after a generous free demo portion unlocks the full game. Still NO ADS, even BEFORE you buy!
• For veteran Vigil RPG players, challenge the new HONOR MODE! Bosses are upgraded with new attacks. PERMADEATH for the player upon defeat!
• Over 100 enhancements to normal enemies, graphics, sound, and quality of life updates!
• v3.0.5: Gave the shopkeeper and the innkeeper a bit more personality! Bo the Bartender still wears the crown, though!
3.0.5 22/06/2024
Major version 3.0 update, celebrating 10 years of Vigil RPG on the App Store!
• Vigil RPG is now free-to-try! A single full game unlock in-app purchase offered after a generous free demo portion unlocks the full game. Still NO ADS, even BEFORE you buy!
• For veteran Vigil RPG players, challenge the new HONOR MODE! Bosses are upgraded with new attacks. PERMADEATH for the player upon defeat!
• Over 100 enhancements to normal enemies, graphics, sound, and quality of life updates!
• v3.0.4: Fixed a bug where sound effects sometimes stopped playing after the app was restored to the foreground; added even more Bo the Bartender commentary, because I just can't help myself!
3.0.4 02/06/2024
Major version 3.0 update, celebrating 10 years of Vigil RPG on the App Store!
• Vigil RPG is now free-to-try! A single full game unlock in-app purchase offered after a generous free demo portion unlocks the full game. Still NO ADS, even BEFORE you buy!
• For veteran Vigil RPG players, challenge the new HONOR MODE! Bosses are upgraded with new attacks. PERMADEATH for the player upon defeat!
• Over 100 enhancements to normal enemies, graphics, sound, and quality of life updates!
• v3.0.2: Add display of the dungeon name and level while in dungeons. (iPhone only, for now!)
v3.0.3: Balance changes:
• Rework "Finisher!" to cost only 2 MP, but do only base+1 damage.
• Minibosses in the final dungeon will now NOT revive after the hero returns to town!
• Red Dragons now give a bit larger gold rewards!
3.0.3 31/05/2024
Major version 3.0 update, celebrating 10 years of Vigil RPG on the App Store!
• Vigil RPG is now free-to-try! A single full game unlock in-app purchase offered after a generous free demo portion unlocks the full game. Still NO ADS, even BEFORE you buy!
• For veteran Vigil RPG players, challenge the new HONOR MODE! Bosses are upgraded with new attacks. PERMADEATH for the player upon defeat!
• Over 100 enhancements to normal enemies, graphics, sound, and quality of life updates!
• v3.0.2: Add display of the dungeon name and level while in dungeons. (iPhone only, for now!)
3.0.2 30/05/2024
Major version 3.0 update, celebrating 10 years of Vigil RPG on the App Store!
• Vigil RPG is now free-to-try! A single full game unlock in-app purchase offered after a generous free demo portion unlocks the full game. Still NO ADS, even BEFORE you buy!
• For veteran Vigil RPG players, challenge the new Honor Mode! Bosses are upgraded with new attacks. PERMADEATH for the player upon defeat!
• Over 100 minor enhancements to normal enemies, graphics, sound, and quality of life updates!
• v3.0.1: Add display of the dungeon name and level while in dungeons. (iPhone only, for now.)
- Vigil RPG is now free-to-try! A single full game unlock in-app purchase offered after a generous free demo portion unlocks the full game. Still NO ADS, even BEFORE you buy!
- For veteran Vigil RPG players, challenge the new Honor Mode! Bosses are upgraded with new attacks. PERMADEATH for the player upon defeat!
- Over 100 minor enhancements to normal enemies, graphics, sound, and quality of life updates!
- v3.0.1: Add display of the dungeon name and level while in dungeons. (iPhone only, for now.)
3.0.1 29/05/2024
- Converted from a paid app to a free app with a single IAP (available midway through the game) for full unlock. Previous paid users are able to obtain the IAP functionality via tapping "Restore Purchases."
- Added "Honor Mode", a more challenging mode for experienced players.
- Many minor improvements.
3.0.0 28/05/2024
- Added "them" to the existing "her" and "him" options for how you can choose to have your hero be called
- Added new in-app early game tips for newer players
2.3.0 07/04/2024
- Restored the classic app icon. (To inquire about exclusive NFT rights for the old 5-year-anniversary app icon, contact your Vigil RPG app author.)
- Added even more pithy commentary on your gameplay from Bo the Bartender. I just can't help myself!
2.2.1 10/10/2022
• Added haptic feedback! Feel your iPhone respond as you tap the in-game controls — and when you take a big hit from an enemy!
• Fixed text unnecessarily wrapping on the Hero Statistics page on newer iPhone models.
• The "turns spent" breakdown on the Hero Stats page now additionally breaks out extra turns spent fleeing from foes when the ELUDE ability was used.
• On the Store page and the Hero Stats page, tweaked how the numeric value associated with weapons, amulets, and armor are displayed to make their functionality more easily understood. (Namely: Base weapon damage; damage added to the hero's magical attacks; and damage reduction from enemy attacks, respectively!)
2.2.0 02/07/2022
- Fixed text not fitting properly on iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
- Bo the Bartender now has slightly more interesting commentary at low hero levels!
2.1.3 16/03/2022
• Fixed a bug where the post-combat report's count of enemy special attacks mitigated could be incorrect (too high) when the hero used the PROTECT spell during the battle.
• Fixed a bug where, when terminating the Vigil RPG app and then continuing the game when Round 1 of a combat was active, the enemy's HP and/or MP values could (incorrectly) change slightly from what they were prior to the restore.
• Bo the Bartender at the Tavern will do his best to amuse and/or enlighten you with even more new pithy commentary on how you're doing on your quest! Tap him to see more tips!
2.1.2 15/03/2022
- Bo the Bartender now has even more sage advice and debatably-hillarious commentary!
- As always, absolutely NO in-app purchases, ads, review nags, premium currencies, stamina timers, tricky on-screen D-pads, manual game saving, or required Internet connection!
2.1.1 13/03/2020
VIGIL RPG SPECIAL 5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - Huge free update! What's new:
• Now a Universal app! Native support for iPad, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro!
• Beautiful full-resolution support for all iPhone sizes, from iPhone SE to iPhone 11 Pro Max!
• Bo the Bartender has tons of new advice, commentary, and humor! Tap him at the tavern for more tips!
• Added a new early-game boss! What manner of creature awaits you at the Northern Hills farmstead?
• Added local high scores for quests! Challenge your best times from prior playthroughs!
• Redesigned several enemies, making Vigil RPG’s trademark interesting non-boss battles even more interesting!
• Polished and enhanced graphics and sounds! Delight your senses with primitive 8-bit-era media!
• Reworked the hero’s ultimate “Finisher!” ability to be even more devastating!
• Added new unique music for many bosses and dungeon areas!
• And even more!
Even more updates in version 2.1.0:
• The shaman now offers to let the player rest after visiting his hut!
• Added new stats about how efficient your battling was to the "after action report" displayed after combat.
• Added a number of new statistics about your gameplay to the Hero Status screen!
• Fixed some minor screen layout issues on iPad.
2.1.0 13/01/2020
VIGIL RPG SPECIAL 5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - Huge free update! What's new:
• Now a Universal app! Native support for iPad, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro!
• Beautiful full-resolution support for all iPhone sizes, from iPhone SE to iPhone 11 Pro Max!
• Bo the Bartender has tons of new advice, commentary, and humor! Tap him at the tavern for more tips!
• Added a new early-game boss! What manner of creature awaits you at the Northern Hills farmstead?
• Added local high scores for quests! Challenge your best times from prior playthroughs!
• Redesigned several enemies, making Vigil RPG’s trademark interesting non-boss battles even more interesting!
• Polished and enhanced graphics and sounds! Delight your senses with primitive 8-bit-era media!
• Reworked the hero’s ultimate “Finisher!” ability to be even more devastating!
• Added new unique music for many bosses and dungeon areas!
• And even more!
Changes in v2.0.1:
• Rebalanced the Fire Elemental to make it a little less punishing if the player doesn't have the ICE spell equipped.
• Fixed a bug with the Goblin Skull Shaman where it would both chant the spell of PROTECT, and attack, in the same round if it started the round with 1 MP. (That's cheating!)
• Fixed a bug where the final "E" in the label for the CONCENTRATE skill would wrap to the next line in the defensive skill select screen at the Training Grounds on iPhone SE. Aggro Magnet Games, LLC, would like to take this opportunity to offer a profound apology to any players who were inconvenienced by this issue.
2.0.1 31/10/2019
VIGIL RPG SPECIAL 5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - Huge free update! What's new:
• Now a Universal app! Native support for iPad, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro!
• Beautiful full-resolution support for all iPhone sizes, from iPhone SE to iPhone 11 Pro Max!
• Bo the Bartender has tons of new advice, commentary, and humor! Tap him at the tavern for more tips!
• Added a new early-game boss! What manner of creature awaits you at the Northern Hills farmstead?
• Added local high scores for quests! Challenge your best times from prior playthroughs!
• Redesigned several enemies, making Vigil RPG’s trademark interesting non-boss battles even more interesting!
• Polished and enhanced graphics and sounds! Delight your senses with primitive 8-bit-era media!
• Reworked the hero’s ultimate “Finisher!” ability to be even more devastating!
• Added new unique music for many bosses and dungeon areas!
• And even more!
2.0.0 30/10/2019
Fixed a bug where if the game was ended in mid-combat against a Wereboar, then when the game was later continued, the Wereboar would be kind of sleepy, and would always drop his axe in the next round of the resumed combat, instead of what he was actually supposed to do that round!
Praise for Vigil RPG update 1.2.1:
• "Before, not feel so good after game load. Now, me always ready to swing axe at silly hero! Grawr!" -Willy the Wereboar
1.2.1 25/11/2015
Battling those tricky Swamp Bats got you down? Never fear! Now you can stop by the nearby Shaman's Hut to heal up, instead of having to head all the way back to the inn in town! Huzzah!
1.2.0 17/11/2015
Some minor balance changes for you in this update! (Nothing major, as overall I'm super happy with the game's balance!)
- Increased Mana Strike damage by 1 to make it a more attractive alternative to Sunder, and to make late-game magic-heavy skill loadouts more fun!
- Metal Beetle's shell is now easier to crack!
- Tank Goblin's damage is reduced by 1 (but his HP is increased slightly) to make him less punishing to battle against!
Also, fixed a bug where the minibosses in the final dungeon would sometimes not respawn when the hero returned to town. (This fix actually makes the final dungeon EASIER, due to the substantial HP heal the hero gets when defeating those bosses!)
Got any complaints? Compliments? Reach out via our website, or @AggroMagnetGame on Twitter!
If you like Vigil RPG, please leave a fresh review! Vigil RPG features NO in-game review nags, so this is the only time you'll hear me ask! Thanks! :-)
-Jon, Vigil RPG solo developer
1.1.1 01/06/2015
Awesome audio update! Added many new sound effects to combat for spells and special attacks.
As always, feel free to reach out with questions or comments to @AggroMagnetGame on Twitter, or at aggromagnetgames.com!
1.1.0 22/02/2015
• "Could we find more like that?" - Added an achievement for defeating a level 8 or higher enemy without taking any damage, and ending the battle with more MP than the battle was started with!
• Transparent PROTECT shield - The hero can now see Swamp Bats' action cues after defending with the PROTECT spell.
• Ethereal vulnerability - Ghosts are no longer invulnerable to the SPARKSTORM spell.
1.0.6 04/12/2014
Fixed a bug where the mini-bosses in the citadel dungeon were in violation of Goblinoid Rule #76.
1.0.5 22/11/2014
• Bo the Bartender is now much more eager to share his advice for heroes who are hunting Swamp Bats.
• Your heroics will now be properly reflected on the Vigil RPG GameCenter leaderboards even if you were offline for the entire play session when your score was earned!
• Fixed a bug where the text on a few story pages was being cut off on iPad and iPhone 4. Because, you know, uh, those iPads can be pretty small, sometimes. If you squint.
• Fixed a bug where a variant of the good old TCELES B HSUP magic spell could accidentally manifest on the world map.
1.0.4 19/11/2014
• Fixed a rare crash that could occur upon restoring a game that had previously been closed immediately after the hero was defeated in battle while in a dungeon. (Call it the "ragequit" crash!)
• Fixed a bug where the hero could become a zombie -- still alive, but with 0 HP! -- when defeated by a parting-shot attack from a fleeing enemy.
• The "big hit" sound effect now plays when the hero gets poisoned by a Giant Spider. (Protip for reading this far in the patch notes: Always defend in round 2 versus those spiders!)
1.0.3 15/11/2014
• You have found the Boots of Speed! Movement speed on the world map and in dungeons increased by 90%!
• For any heroes who "bravely ran away" and were awarded the Unscathed achievement, congratulations! ...The rest of you have to earn it now by actually *defeating* your enemy without taking damage.
• Your hero now helps you remember which way you were going by continuing to face the same direction as they were originally after battles on the world map. How considerate!
• Hero facing now also persists even after restoring a saved game. Even nicer!
• Fixed an issue where a secret path in a dungeon was a little bit more secret than it was supposed to be: It was disappearing after the game was restored.
• For iPad and iPhone 4 heroes, the root beer served at the Honorable Heroes Tavern is a bit less potent: Star ratings on the quest details page of certain quests are no longer cut off.
1.0.2 14/11/2014
- Skeleton Pyromage now lasts only 1 round after running out of MP, unless it had 9 MP to start with.
- Improved Ignis Goblin's appearance (different skin tone; better flaming sword)!
more Version 3.0.6 02/07/2024
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