Slitherine's Legion Reviews

A complete waste of time & money

StefanThuwis

First of all, I love strategy games, and I don't like them easy. This game however is a complete joke. There is absolutely nothing strategical or tactical about it. The resource model is a joke with only 3 resources, but nowhere to trade surpluses for resources that you lack. The armies are stupid. Before a battle, you have to place your armies on a map, but from there they will only move forwards. No really basic stuff like flanking is possible. And once you give the go for battle, you can't give directions anymore, just watch your army move forward and meet the enemy. This model makes winning battles not about being smart, but basically the biggest army wins. Terrains features are included, but can't be used.. So you can't really post those archers in the hill top or lure the enemy's cavalry into the woods.. So what's the point of having them to start with? I could go on and on about how poorly this has been developed.. I was looking forward to some kind of Europa Universalis or Rome Total War for the iPad, but this game is just a very poor effort with no depth at all. Certainly not worth the money they're charging, so avoid at all costs.

Ok but some suggestions

D.........14

Some suggestions. 1). As mentioned. Moving long distances is quite painful. One turn at a time 2). Larger maps would be nice. With navies 3). Let me complete a conquest after victory conditions are met!!!! 4). Ability to build roads. 5). Trading for goods you don't have

A good game of ancient warfare

Voidman66

Thanks for bringing the game to the iPad. I'm enjoying it very much and looking forward to enhancements that is the trademark of your company... It is nice that you just don't throw a game out there and forget about it. It is nice how you address concerns and suggestions on the forums on your company website.

A little Total War a little Civ Revolutions.

TheGooch76

This is a pretty good game. I've been playing for a few days and find it adicive and fun. It's a lot like the Total War series of games, which is a good thing. I've wanted something like that on the iPad for a long time. What needs improvement: - The biggest complaint I have is about that the pop up info boxes that give you info about whatever you have your finger on. The problem is that the location of them seem insane. They pop up on the lower right side of whatever you are selecting, which puts it directly under your hand (if you are right handed). This is a problem for noobs like me who are trying to learn what everything is. I find myself constantly having to crank my hand into an uncofortable position to see the info. I really hope that Slitherine fixes this. - the other thing that could be better is more options, and options being accessable from the start screen. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE: Pop up info box "issue" has been fixed!!! Way to go developer for listening to my request. Five stars for you. Great game. Takes a long time to play, but very addictive. Serves to fill the need for a Total War like game on the iPad.

Best

Arrowmonkee

Still my favorite game ive ever had on my ipad, the new update really made it better. I hope they make more apps just like this one.

Awesome game

Jimmy dhjlfss

Need more games like this one only rts game I have played on ipad that is worth anything. Only change needed is control of troops once battle starts.

Best game yet

Clickn0

I usually will not write a review on anything I buy but this game is so good I decided to write one. I originally bought this game when it came out for PC probably about four years ago or longer. It was really great then and it has not changed now for the iPad that's what makes it so good. I'm really sorry they have not decided to do more of the older PC games to iPad because, There really has been some great games along the way that have gotten lost. I wish there were some more games like this. That's what really makes this a unique game. One of the best turn-based strategy games I've ever played, hours upon hours of fun. I know the cost is up there but it's worth every penny. The customizable battle options are are many & Truly customizable however you want to go.

Awesome

Shivexx

I really enjoy this game. I could not recommend it enough for those that enjoy the genre. No bugs, deep strategy, and a huge amount of replayability

Great Game, Needs Retina Graphics

Raja Jones

I had this game for PC years ago, I like it better on the iPad -- very addictive and challenging. The resource and planning aspect is fun, but not insanely difficult like in Hearts of Iron. The battle sequences are my favorite part, you set up your units with a plan and then hope for the best. There is somewhat of a formula to winning the battles, but it all comes down to tactics, quality of your units, combined arms, and environment. When you have it all you can win some pretty disparate battles, which is half the fun for me! On the other hand, if you screw it up, you can lose an entire (expensive) army in the blink of an eye. Only thing I'd like to see are more maps, maybe a map generator, and updated/Retina graphics -- though the graphics really aren't that bad, it looks exactly as it did on my PC 10 years ago.

Egypt - again?

Barry9022

This is just Egypt with slightly better graphics. I've been playing strategy games all my life and this is totally elusive. The tutorial is useless and the manual doesn't give you any information " now" just "later". I have been playing Battle Academy since it came out and I can't believe the same company made it! Rome Total War is what I hoped for and this is a very poor shadow of that. I think a tutorial that walks you through the economics is vital and then you can suffer through the ridiculously limited "battle orders" that give you almost no control at all unless you love going straight forward. I'm updating this after two weeks of frustrating play. The game has all the right elements but is very difficult to play since it is hard to know how to do what you need to do. There should be a city/building management tutorial as well as one for battle tactics, fortifying and resource management. After two weeks of slogging through the mud I still don't feel like I know how to develop the strategy I elect. I have finally learned how to manage the economy. This is an incredibly subtle game with unlimited options. I love it!

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