Pike and Shot Reviews

Needs update!

Dorb

Update the game so it will play. Now it’s just wasted money until you do. Slitherine you are better than this.

Sadly, I can no longer play. It will not play on my new IPad Pro due to the 64bit processor. I’ve had this problem with a number of good games. 5 stars for the game. 1 star because I can’t play it anymore and it doesn’t like like it will ever be updated to allow me to ever use the app again.

Looks very good!

murfcat

Based on just a few games, this looks like an excellent game. Will update review as needed.

Excellent port of the PC game

SgtKelso

This is an excellent port of the PC game. Everything has been included and the game plays like it was made for the tablet. Another great thing is the cross platform support for multiplayer. You can start a game on the PC and pick it up later on the iPad. This one is a winner with me!!

Unique historical strategy gem, well worth the price

Hotspur12

I've been waiting a long time for this to be released and the wait was well worth it! The game setting (the English Civil War, Thirty Years War, and 15th century Italian Wars) is utterly unique to the strategy genre, much less among iPad games. Has the same epic feel of the Total War games, but with turn-based battles and much more emphasis on historical authenticity (and much better AI!). Another comparison might be HistWar: Les Grognards or Sid Meier's Gettysburg. My biggest complaint is the zoom feature- it would be nice to be able to zoom in closer to get a better look at the individual soldiers. The game could also use a couple more graphical bells and whistles, though I know there may be engine restrictions there. Of course these minor complaints in no way detract from what the game excels at: realistic tactical strategy in a unique historical setting. A must-buy for any fans of the strategy genre or with interest in the historical periods featured.

Great game

Andrew Thau

This is a great game about a relatively under covered part of history. Very unique in terms of units and gameplay. A great addition to the library.

Grognard's delight

MettikSvetik

Tricky to master but has all the nuance and flavor one can ask of any war game...and the setting is unique...this appeals to both the war gamer and historian in me One of the first iPad games that truly replaces the chits and hexes Be warned Victory does not come easy in this game

Great game

JakseSA

Great game depicting a unique period. Skirmish mode is quite deep and that alone is worth the price.

Unique strategy gem, worth every penny

JmJ4

I can only echo what others have said by saying this game is worth every penny to any strategy or military tactics fan, and offers a unique period of historic battles to experience. I've played a large number of strategy games for the PC and iPad and I have to say Pike and Shot is an instant classic and already one of my all time favorites. The skirmish mode is a priceless addition as well, and ensures infinite replay value. Bravo Slitherine!!!

Worth the price

Sturmkraehe1963

Slitherine games tend to be pricier than most tablet offerings, but in this case the price tag is worth it. Challenging gameplay that takes into account facing and flanking does a good job of simulating the period. The game engine seems very similar to Battle Academy 2, but the producer has done a great job of replacing the World War 2 theme with 30 Year's War. Hey Slitherine, can you tackle Napoleonics next?