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4.5

Monster Train – a hell-raising, deck-building gemMonster TrainA hell-raising, deck-building gem

Tom Rolfe
November 1, 2022
Games, Strategy
Developer: Good Shepherd Price: $9.99/£8.99 Size: 558 MB Version: 1.0 Platform: iPhone & iPad Monster Train Monster Train...
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Which classic games series are worth playing on your iPhone?Classic GamesWhich are worth playing on mobile?

Craig Grannell
May 6, 2021
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Car & Racing, Games, Platform, Puzzle, Reviews, Strategy
We delve into gaming’s past and find out which renowned titles and series are fit for a future...
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4.6

Solitairica – a new lease of life for SolitaireSolitairicaA new lease of life for Solitaire

Tom Rolfe
January 9, 2021
Card & Casino, Games, Strategy
Cast spells and fight monsters in this roguelike remix of the classic card game Price: $4/£4 Version: 1.0.8 Size:...
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5.0

Review: Reigns – guide your kingdom to prosperity, or die!ReignsGuide your kingdom to prosperity

Andy Price
October 17, 2020
Card & Casino, Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
A card-based, swipe-gestured game that's 100% designed for smart devices Price: $3/£3 Version: 1.01 Size: 93 MB Platform: iPhone & iPad Developer: Devolver...
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3.5

Gladiabots – build your own AI robot warriorsGladiabotsBuild your own AI robot warriors

Jon Mundy
January 28, 2020
Games, Strategy
Developer: Sebastien Dubois Price: $7/£7 Size: 157 MB Version: 1.3.22 Platform: iPhone & iPad Gladiabots If we were...
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3.5

Two Spies – hyperlocal turn-based tacticsTwo SpiesHyperlocal turn-based tactics

Jon Mundy
January 22, 2020
Games, Strategy
Developer: Royal Pixel Service Price: Free Size: 104 MB Version: 1.0.2 Platform: iPhone & iPad Two Spies Two...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
August 29, 2019
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
We keep an eye on price fluctuations on the App Store every day, but there's not always much...
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3.5

Miyamoto – solid swords and Samurai strategyMiyamotoSolid swords and Samurai strategy

Tom Rolfe
February 24, 2019
Card & Casino, Dice & Board, Games, Strategy
A strategic card game with board game flair Miyamoto is not – as we first assumed – named...
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3.5

Alien: Blackout – atmospheric stealth strategy gameAlien: BlackoutAtmospheric stealth strategy game

Jon Mundy
February 14, 2019
Games, Strategy
Developer: D3PA Price: $5/£5 Size: 556 MB Version: 1.0.3 Platform: iPhone & iPad Alien: Blackout Amanda Ripley just...
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4.0

Review: Badland Brawl – slick, physical multiplayer actionBadland BrawlSlick, physical multiplayer action

Jon Mundy
October 31, 2018
Games, Strategy
Developer: Frogmind Price: Free Size: 100 MB Version: 1.3.9 Platform: iPhone & iPad Badland Brawl Forget the name...
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iPad exclusives: 8 of the best iPad appsiPad exclusives8 of the best apps for iPad

Craig Grannell
October 17, 2018
Apps, Education, Entertainment, Features, Games, Music Apps, Photo & Video, Productivity, Resource & Knowledge, Strategy
Got an iPad? Want to know the best iPad-only apps? Read on… When the iPad first arrived, it...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
June 27, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
We keep an eye on price fluctuations on the App Store every day, but there's not always much...
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Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

Tom Rolfe
April 20, 2018
Action & Adventure, Games, Strategy
It's Friday, and out of nowhere three excellent iOS games just went on sale. The first is a...
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The 12 best iPhone multiplayer and pass-and-play games – 2017Local multiplayerThe best games to play with friends

Craig Grannell
June 17, 2017
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Features, Games, Kids & Family, Strategy, Word
From bizarre golf to madcap tapping and swiping larks, here’s our pick of the best local multiplayer titles for iPhone...
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3.0

Bit City – next-level freemium city buildingBit CityNext-level freemium city building

Andy Price
April 20, 2017
Games, Reviews, Simulation, Strategy
Next level freemium city-building Price: Free Version: 1.0.0 Size: 206 MB Developer: NimbleBit Platform: iPhone/iPad Games like Sim City were groundbreaking when they...
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4.9

Death Road to Canada – a fun zombie apocalypse adventureDeath Road to CanadaA fun zombie apocalypse adventure

Andy Price
April 6, 2017
Action & Adventure, Games, Reviews, Strategy
A fun, choose-your-own zombie apocalypse adventure Price: $7.99/£7.99 Version: 1.01 Size: 53.8 MB Developer: Rocketcat Platform: iPhone & iPad Launched as part of Apple's...
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4.3

Fire Emblem – Nintendo’s addictive strategy RPGFire EmblemNintendo's addictive strategy RPG

Tom Rolfe
February 12, 2017
Games, Reviews, Role Playing, Strategy
Fast-paced tactical battles galore as the popular Fire Emblem series gets a mobile makeover Price: Free Version: 1.0.0...
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New strategy-based Pokémon game appears from nowhere on iOSPokemon Duel launchedNew strategy game appears from nowhere

Tom Rolfe
January 25, 2017
Dice & Board, Games, Strategy
The Pokémon Company has surprised the gaming world with an out-of-the-blue worldwide release of its latest iOS game,...
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Mario’s arrived on iOS, but Sonic, Pac-Man and these other classics got there firstRetro classicsMove along Mario, these greats arrived on iOS first

Craig Grannell
December 28, 2016
Action & Adventure, Arcade, Games, Kids & Family, Platform, Puzzle, Role Playing, Strategy
We were pretty excited to play Nintendo’s first proper iOS title, but it reminded us of these pre-existing iOS...
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4.7

Review: Warbits – a tactical war simulator for pacifistsReview: WarbitsA tactical war simulator for pacifists

Tom Rolfe
May 29, 2016
Games, Strategy
Colorful turn-based wartime strategy without the bloodshed Price: $3.99/£2.99 Version: 1.0.0 Size: 156 MB Platform: iPhone and iPad Developer: Risky Lab...
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