Forge Ahead

Mine metals and Craft Swords

Lion Studios · com.protopiagames.forgeahead

3.7 out of 5 (3 ratings) 10M+ downloads v0.80 60.8 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v0.80 (194)
Updated: Aug 21, 2022 (4 years ago)
APK size: 60.8 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Casual (game)
Listed since: Jan 15, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 8
Website: lionstudios.cc
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Forge Ahead is a game by Lion Studios in the Casual category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 8 permissions, none of them sensitive. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v0.80

Bug Fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Strap on your boots and forge ahead! Mine metals, hammer them into shape, and forge the best swords you can! This is not your normal simulation game. Break rocks to discover exotic gems. Forge them into beautiful swords and show them off in your armory. The better the materials you find, the more money you make! The more money you make, the better the swords you can unlock. You will be the envy of every blacksmith in the kingdom. Stop what you are doing now, it’s hammer time! Game Features: 1. Simple but addicting mechanics Yap away at the rocks. Discover precious metals. Hammer the molten metal into sharp shiny swords. 2. Run your own Armory Show off the swords you craft on the weapons rack. Can you make the best? 3. Keep them coming! Keep finding new gems to make better swords. The better the sword the more you make! 4. Earn offline No need to always be on. You still earn money as you are signed off. Discover your inner blacksmith and forge the best swords. Watch the molten metal cool off into your beautiful creations. Good luck putting down Forge Ahead! Visit https://lionstudios.cc/contact-us/ if have any feedback, need help on beating a level or have any awesome ideas you would like to see in the game! From the Studio that brought you Happy Glass, Flip Trickster and Love Balls! Follow us to get news and updates on our other Award Winning titles; https://lionstudios.cc/ Facebook.com/LionStudios.cc Instagram.com/LionStudioscc Twitter.com/LionStudiosCC Youtube.com/c/LionStudiosCC

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Protopia Games” Not the developer's name (“Lion Studios”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 2, 2021
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byC=01, ST=NY, L=BALLSTON LAKE, O=Protopia Games, CN=Max Wilk
Signing certificate (SHA-1)95:A9:9B:87:1A:F3:7E:89:B7:A8:2F:49:BA:0B:20:B7:FF:DB:CD:6B
File MD541574b743be5397b647be6e451335f48
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (8)

Forge Ahead requests 8 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Forge Ahead APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is Forge Ahead free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Forge Ahead APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 41574b743be5397b647be6e451335f48.