# Heroic Battle

> Challenging strategy board game with logic, deception, and memory elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Raimonds Rudmanis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroic-battle/id1211784014 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Raimonds Rudmanis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211784013)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 263 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 149 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroic-battle/id1211784014/reviews.md

## What is Heroic Battle?

Heroic Battle is a challenging strategy board game that requires logic, deception and memory. Play against a friend online or a computer opponent: Probe, the Computer Stratego World Champion. You can start a new game in seconds and pause a game to complete at a later time.
Heroic Battle is easy to learn. Each game is different. You and your opponent set up your flags, bombs and other pieces and then venture out to try to capture the other’s flag. But the catch is, you only learn the identity of your opponent’s pieces during attacks. Many of the pieces—miners, scouts, the spy—have special properties that you’ll discover as you play.
One of the great features of Heroic Battle is that you can create and save your own setups. Each setup produces a different kind of game. Do you prefer fast, wide open play or a slower more conservative pace? Do you want to fortify your flag and defend it or just hide it somewhere and dare your opponent to find it? It’s up to you.
Heroic Battle is fun to play with a friend on the same device or a random opponent online. One of you taps to create a game and the other taps to join it. Simple as that.
Or you can play against Probe, the built-in computer opponent. Probe is the three-time Computer Stratego World champion, which makes it one of the best AI game engines available. Probe is suitable for play from beginners to experts and can be set to your skill level.

## Key features

- Logic, deception, and memory gameplay
- Play against friends online or AI
- Customizable piece setups
- Discover piece identities during attacks
- Special unit abilities
- Save and load custom game setups

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heroic Battle Complete | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 setup slots | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all setups | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heroic Battle Complete | $8.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Heroic Battle?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great Stratego gameplay
- 👍 Good UI and user-friendliness
- 👍 Works well for single player
- 👍 Free to play
- 👍 Customizable board layouts
- 👍 Good AI for single player (sometimes)
- 👍 No ads during gameplay (mentioned by some)
- 👍 Faster reacting than ever before (recent)
- 👍 Better functionality and gameplay than others

**Cons**

- 🐛 New version won't start
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working
- 🐛 AI is too easy/predictable
- 🐛 AI is too strong/cheats
- 🐛 Game speed increased, AI takes too long
- 🐛 Forfeits when AI cannot move
- 🐛 Win/points not reported
- 🐛 Game shuts down unexpectedly
- 🐛 Private games show incorrect pieces
- 🐛 Probe piece is annoying/time-wasting
- 🐛 Not enough online players
- 🐛 AI is very easy to beat
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Ads are excessive/interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Controls don't work properly
- 🐛 Pieces invisible (bombs, flags)
- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 Inappropriate ads shown
- 🐛 AI knows exact piece locations
- 🐛 Spy doesn't take out Marshal
- 🐛 Bombs can be beaten
- 🐛 Made up rules

**Commonly reported bugs**

- New version won't start
- Restore purchases not working
- AI wins not reported
- Game shuts down unexpectedly
- Private games show incorrect pieces
- Probe AI moves back and forth endlessly
- AI knows exact piece locations (perceived bug)
- Spy doesn't take out Marshal (perceived bug)
- Bombs can be beaten (perceived bug)
- App crashes upon opening
- Cannot select certain pieces
- Pieces hidden from view on turn
- Bombs and flags invisible
- Controls don't work properly
- Random ads freezing gameplay
- AI gets stuck and repeatedly moves a piece
- Game field freezes
- Cannot select a setup
- AI response time too slow
- Pieces do not set up on initial board

**Most requested features**

- Add online multiplayer
- Improve AI difficulty/aggression
- Add different map options
- Add optional modes from special editions
- Connect account info to Game Center
- Update graveyard to show total pieces
- Add aggressor advantage rule
- Add piece and board themes/skins
- Make AI harder or add challenge mode
- Allow users to create own setups (if not already)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 85)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroic-battle/id1211784014/reviews.md

### 3/5 — ‘Victorious’ = terrible

*2026-08-11*

The main player on here is a guy named Victorious. For months, he cheated so much that the app developer had to create a couple updates to keep him from cheating. Now that cheating is not possible Victorious only plays players he knows he can beat and avoids everyone else.  What a pitiful player. 

Anyway, this app has a lot of good stuff but also some quirks that detract if you are a serious player.  The actual mechanics are better than the official Stratego app but the game has glitches that result in you being given losses when you didn’t earn them.

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the feedback!

### 2/5 — Too easy

*2026-06-30, version 2.3.13*

You can bait the AI into sacrificing his 1 to your spy in every game.      When I played the board game, it was far easier to bluff a player whereas the AI continuously falls into the same traps every game.      Perhaps you can program an ultra aggressive AI to mix gameplay up a bit.

### 5/5 — "Report an issue" means "Contact us"

*2026-06-28*

Excellent game. Now up'ing my review to 5 stars. If you want to contact the developer, you need to "report an issue" even if you have no issue to report. 
Suggestion re memory aids, also mark which pieces have moved, and are therefore not bombs.

**Developer response:** You can purchase Heroic Battle Complete to remove the ads.
To contact the developer, click the "Report an Issue" button in the "About" section of the game or join the Discord. You can contact me also by e-mail: rrudmanis@hotmail.com

### 5/5 — The best Stratego app

*2026-06-11, version 2.3.10*

I previously warned players to stay away until the app developer found a way to address players like Victorious and ArmyMP from cheating. 

Well, the developer fixed the issue!!!

If you like Stratego this is the app you want to play.

### 5/5 — Broken

*2026-06-06, version 2.3.9*

You broke the game when you changed it recently.
Why?
Just why

### 1/5 — Victorious is the worst

*2026-05-17, version 2.3.7*

Neat idea for a game. Kind of a cross between chess and Memory. But very few players play and the few that do all disconnect from the app when they know they will lose. “Top rated” player Victorious is the absolute worst at this. No idea why the app doesn’t have a way to prevent this. In its current state there is no reason to play this game.

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2026-05-13, version 2.3.7*

Players like Victorious and ArmyMP have ruined this game and the developer does nothing to fix the issue. Stay away until the game is fixed. 

 playing it is an absolute waste of time. Any time you are about to win your opponent disconnects so they don’t take the loss. 

In my last 8 games, I should have had 6 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Instead, I have 1 loss, 1 draw, and 6 disconnects because of Victorious and ArmyMP. 

The rankings are meaningless and just a reflection of players who continually disconnect to save their records.

### 3/5 — Good game

*2026-05-02, version 2.3.7*

This a good game! But there’s no way the AI doesn’t know where my pieces are. I can provide the evidence. But it will conveniently avoid pieces. For example, if I have a spy in a spot, the AI will advance the 10 until just before it reaches my spy then it will stop. As soon as I move my spy, the 10 moves. It does this for all pieces.

### 5/5 — Great for exercising your brain!

*2026-04-23, version 2.3.7*

As a neurologist, I always try to find activities that keep brains active. This is one of the best I have.

### 1/5 — new version wont start game

*2026-04-21, version 2.3.7*

restore purchases say purchases restored but they are not

## Frequently asked questions about Heroic Battle

### What kind of game is Heroic Battle?

Heroic Battle is a challenging strategy board game that emphasizes logic, deception, and memory. Players aim to capture their opponent's flag by strategically deploying and maneuvering various pieces, the identities of which are revealed through attacks.

### How can I play Heroic Battle?

You can play Heroic Battle against a friend on the same device, a random opponent online, or against the highly skilled AI opponent, Probe, who is a three-time Computer Stratego World Champion. The AI can be adjusted to suit beginner to expert skill levels.

### Can I customize my game in Heroic Battle?

Yes, a key feature is the ability to create and save your own unique setups for pieces like flags, bombs, and other units. This allows for a wide variety of game styles, from fast-paced to conservative, and lets you decide how to defend or hide your flag.

### Is Heroic Battle free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core gameplay without initial cost, with optional purchases available for additional content or features.

### What makes the AI opponent in Heroic Battle special?

The AI opponent, named Probe, is a three-time Computer Stratego World Champion. This makes it one of the most advanced AI game engines available, offering a formidable challenge for players of all skill levels, from beginners to experts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.15 — 2026-08-21

Minor bug fixes

### 2.1.14 — 2026-07-02

Minor bug fixes

### 2.3.13 — 2026-06-25

Minor bug fixes

### 2.3.12 — 2026-06-11

There are no time limits in private rooms anymore.
Fixed various issues related to online gameplay.

### 2.3.10 — 2026-06-08

There are no time limits in private rooms anymore.
Fixed various issues related to online gameplay.

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