# ACIES: BATTLE RUNES — PvP & Clans & Craft in top RTS > Real-time strategy game with card-based combat, unit growth, and clan battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Saint Joy Korea CO.,Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acies-battle-runes/id1515733807 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Saint Joy Korea CO.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581728190) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.22/5 from 176 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 10.1 · 690 MB - Languages: English, Korean, Russian - Released: 2020-10-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acies-battle-runes/id1515733807/reviews.md ## What is ACIES? 2GB or more of memory is recommended. The representative of a strategy game that adds sincerity, not just a strategy game! Acies : Battle Runes Rise to the throne in Acies: Battle Runes with your friends, not alone. Special features: Strategic Battle for Victory Build your deck with over 50 cards to suit your characteristics. Each card has a special ability. The knight runs towards the enemy, and the healer heals the sick ally. Depending on the card you choose, you can create your own strategies and tactics. You can be a great strategist. Real-time 3v3 battles You can battle with users in real time from 1vs1 to 3vs3. You can summon up to 1200 units to battle. New friends await you. Unit growth Grow over 50 units. You can strategize with the combination of the units you have grown. Don't be discouraged if you lose the battle. Units to join the battle are always on standby. strategy upgrade. runes Create your own deck with 130 types of runes. The special ability of the rune awakens the sleeping power of the hero. The Healer's Resurrection rune can revive dead allies. Feel the power of the runes even more startling. ## Key features - Strategic deck building with 50+ cards - Real-time 1v1 to 3v3 battles - Summon up to 1200 units - Unit growth and combination strategies - Rune system for special abilities - Clan and friend battles ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 100 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time | | 525 Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time | | 1540 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time | | Starter Package | $9.99 | one-time | | Legion Pass | $7.99 | one-time | | League 1 Package | $2.99 | one-time | | Low Tier Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time | | Low Tier Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time | | Low Tier Package 3 | $0.99 | one-time | | Low Tier Package 4 | $1.99 | one-time | | Dragon's Treasure | $3.99 | one-time | | Goblin's Treasure | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of ACIES? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Great RTS gameplay - 👍 Reminds of StarCraft/Warcraft - 👍 Fast-paced for mobile - 👍 Good controls - 👍 Interesting deck-building twist - 👍 Well-balanced (for some) - 👍 Fun to play - 👍 Smooth gameplay **Cons** - 💰 Pay-to-win elements - ⚖️ Poor matchmaking/level mismatch - ⏳ Long matchmaking times - 📉 Game can feel dead/low player base - 💸 Heavy monetization - 📈 Frustrating to lose due to levels - 🤔 Unclear game name/marketing - 📉 Balancing issues with cards **Commonly reported bugs** - Servers down/maintenance issues - Error 503 - Game crashes on launch - Progress lost after update - Cannot log in - System error occurred - Network connection unstable - Lag during gameplay - Decks reset during team battles - Heats up devices/drains battery - Tutorial is messy - 3v3 mode issues **Most requested features** - More units - More buildings - More game modes - Add heroes - Add PvE mode - Add 2v2 mode - Improve matchmaking system - Better marketing/game name - Add skins - Make battle pass more valuable - More ways to unlock units for free players ## Recent user reviews (10 of 56) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acies-battle-runes/id1515733807/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The game as in maintenance for more the 5 days do you now when that problem will be resolved *2024-07-30* The game it’s closed or something the have 3 o5 days in server maintenance any explanation abaut ### 5/5 — I keep getting error 503 server is down for maintenance *2024-07-25* I keep getting this msg every time I try to load ACIES, and yes I’m very fond of how truly similar it is to rts computers especially sc (StarCraft) Ok the servers been down for 3-4 days now and all I’m saying is it just seems the duration of the server maintenance is starting to make me wonder if there’s something wrong on my end? I redownloaded the game which didn’t fix anything and I searched ACIES battle runes server maintenance July 2024 via google. and couldn’t find a single forum/article relevant to why the servers down. It just seems like a really long time for a server maintenance break. Is anyone else is experiencing this issue? Or can I get an answer to what’s going on ### 5/5 — Very Fun Game *2024-07-23* Probably the best RTS game I’ve ever played on mobile reminds me of Warcraft and StarCraft game play. I think the game just died though for the past couple days I’ve been getting a message that says server down for maintenance error 503 ### 4/5 — Best iOS RTS hands down *2024-07-22* I tried them all and this is the only one that gives the feeling of playing StarCraft and Warcraft my favorite rts games. The only reason this game doesn’t get 5 stars is because they have not been updating the game and matchmaking is bad… this game should be on all platforms and ready to go #1 rts 2024 but no one knows about it. Also be prepared to grind for the best cards that’s the reason people rating it low it’s frustrating when you lose due to not having a proper army but keep playing those losses will change after you have the correct units. ### 5/5 — Poorly Marketed *2024-02-26* Easily one the best if not the best RTS on mobile! Unfortunately not a lot of people know about this game cause it’s so hard to find. Change the game name so it has the word “RTS” on it or something please. ### 5/5 — Hi *2023-10-02* This game is great but it’s just that not many units pls make more units it would make the game much better other than that it is a fun online active game with lots of fun things to do **Developer response:** Hello, commander! Akis: It's Battleloons. Akis: I'm very happy that you seem to be having fun playing Battle Loons. We will continue to visit you through various updates and events to provide you with a more enjoyable time! Akis: Thank you for your interest and love in Battle Loons. Thank you. ### 1/5 — This game cheats, for some reason *2023-03-06, version 2.4.3* I don’t know if it’s just my game; because, this game has a 200 troop capacity for my units. Yet some how, my opponent regularly, has more than double my troop capacity. And if that wasn’t enough; the troops almost always have a higher level than my own troops. Why cheat? Lol. What are they trying to accomplish? lol. ### 4/5 — Fun game but needs improvement *2023-01-31, version 2.4.3* This game is fun but the matchmaking takes a long time and matches with people of higher level ### 5/5 — Incredible RTS Option on Mobile. *2023-01-25, version 2.4.3* ACIES has great gameplay. It’s interesting how they mixed the classic RTS gameplay with the more common deck building and upgrading gameplay from mobile games. It sure works though. The game itself plays like StarCraft, with StarCraft style maps, but the units are more fantasy themed like Warcraft. Other than that, you get 8 different units or spells to use, out of cards that you’ve unlocked. There’s only multiplayer, and there’s 1v1s and also 2v2s and 3v3s that rotate. Honestly, the monetization is heavy, and it’s definitely as pay to win as say, clash royale is. But it’s still fun to play for that mobile RTS itch, without spending money! **Developer response:** Hello, commander! Akis: It's Battleloons. Akis: It is confirmed that you wrote a review after having fun playing Battle Loons. We will continue to try to provide more diverse and enjoyable times through steady updates and events. Akis: I sincerely thank the commander for being with Battleloons. Thank you. ### 3/5 — Fun game handicapped by poorly balanced matches *2022-12-18, version 2.4.3* The game builds on a long and rich legacy of real time strategy games. Matches can be fast paced and fun. However matches are often poorly balanced, with relatively new players pitted against veterans with far more advanced characters and abilities. To maintain a fun online experience the developer needs to improve the player matching system. **Developer response:** Hello, we're A.C.E.S: Battleloons. Please refer to the feedback from the commander to improvement. We will do our best to provide a more enjoyable game environment. I would like to express my gratitude to the commander for his valuable inquiry. ## Frequently asked questions about ACIES ### What kind of game is ACIES: BATTLE RUNES? ACIES: BATTLE RUNES is a real-time strategy game that combines strategic deck building with unit combat. Players can build decks with over 50 cards and utilize 130 types of runes to enhance their units and create unique battle strategies. ### How do I play ACIES: BATTLE RUNES? You can engage in real-time battles ranging from 1v1 to 3v3. The game involves building a deck of cards, growing over 50 different units, and strategically deploying them on the battlefield. The rune system allows for further customization and awakening of hero powers. ### Is ACIES: BATTLE RUNES free to play? The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core gameplay without spending money, but there are optional items or features available for purchase. ### What are the system requirements for ACIES: BATTLE RUNES? The game recommends 2GB or more of memory for optimal performance. Specific compatibility details for different devices and operating systems are typically found in the app store listing. ### Can I play with friends in ACIES: BATTLE RUNES? Yes, the game emphasizes playing with friends and joining clans. You can participate in real-time battles with other users, including 3v3 matches, and new friends are always waiting to join the fight. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.5.1 — 2023-12-28 Some wording modified ### 2.4.90 — 2023-10-18 Fixed a sound issue that occurred in iOS 17 version. Fixed game inquiry error. ### 2.4.82 — 2023-10-04 Fixed a sound issue that occurred in iOS 17 version. ### 2.4.81 — 2023-04-19 Added a purchase notice to the store. ### 2.4.3 — 2022-07-18 Some bug fixes. ## Apps similar to ACIES | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Summon Age: Heroes Idle RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summon-age-heroes-idle-rpg/id1367800483) | 4.7 (348) | Free | Games | | [Mones](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mones/id1634218443) | 4.2 (152) | Free | Games | | [Mobile Royale: Kingdom Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-royale-kingdom-defense/id1442047697) | 4.4 (2,118) | Free | Games | | [Age of Myth Genesis](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/age-of-myth-genesis/id1477172797) | 4.5 (884) | Free | Games | | [Raid & Rush](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raid-and-rush/id1212191799) | 4.7 (432) | Free | Games | | [Dungeon Knight RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-knight-rpg/id1550256397) | 4.8 (7,330) | Free | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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