Hostage Negotiator

Hostage Negotiator

by Peter Kossits

42 ratings
31 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 9, 2018
  • February 25, 2019

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Step into the role of a law enforcement negotiator in this official board game adaptation. Engage in tense conversations, play cards, and roll dice to reduce threat levels and rescue hostages from dangerous situations. Make critical decisions to achieve victory or face dire consequences.

Play as a law enforcement negotiator
Engage in turn-based conversations
Use cards and dice to influence outcomes
Manage threat levels and rescue hostages
Experience unique hand-building mechanics
Play against 4 distinct villains
Interactive tutorial for learning rules
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What's New in Hostage Negotiator

1.4.2

February 25, 2019

Minor Bug Fix - Against the expansion villain Gonzalo the button allowing you to play cards face down for a conversation point should not be available if the bus is moving through the Forest. If you have not purchased the Gonzalo expansion, you do not need to download this update.

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$0.99

Rolph and Dolph

New villains for Hostage Negotiator

User reviews

Wonderful game

The board game is one of my favorite solitaire games and this app is a good, faithful adaptation. Beat the first the abductors and immediately bought the next three!

Sure, it’s not the best-looking interface, and I’ve noticed a few small issues with the way the achievements are calculated and unlock, but the actual gameplay is smooth and bug-free. Great way to enjoy the game when in bed, on the throne, on the road.

I only wish it was still getting updates. I’d gladly purchase any and all expansions they put out. More abductor packs, Crime Wave, Career Mode, all of it! And a few interface tweaks would be gravy. Like skipping or at least speeding up the card animations. Maybe another pass of polish on the visuals?
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It cheats, because that is the only way it can beat you

You make the right play, and in response you somehow always get a crappy die roll that ruins things for you, or just the wrong terror card shows up to undo everything you’ve accomplished. Always. There is no ‘AI’ in this game - it just cheats against you so it can ‘win’.

Tough to win but fun

Still evolving strategies. Some insanely bad luck with dice at times but challenging. Quick game for times when you want to squeeze in a game in 20 minutes or less.

I prefer to the physical game in a lot of ways.

It is still quite stressful as games go, but with the physical version it is so easy to scrap a bad game when things seem like they are unrecoverable. I have twice now won in situations that seemed hopeless. The dice also seem to roll slightly more favorably than the real dice which makes this game easier to play. My preference here may have as much to do with the game itself as it does when and where I play it. I play the app when there is not much better to do and I am waiting for something. When I am playing the physical game, I have dozens of other options. Bottom line: it’s a good game turned into a serviceable app with an ugly interface and a good way to burn 20 minutes. There certainly worse ways you could blow 5 dollars.
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This is a great adaptation of the board game. I wish there was more variety in the cards you have access to but it’s much better than most iPhone games. You can buy more villains to go against but other than that there are no annoying pay to win micro transactions.

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FAQ

What is Hostage Negotiator?

Hostage Negotiator is the official digital adaptation of the popular board game. Players assume the role of a law enforcement agent tasked with negotiating the release of hostages from a determined captor. The game involves strategic card play and dice rolling to manage threat levels and rescue individuals.

How do you play Hostage Negotiator?

Each turn represents a conversation with the hostage taker. You'll play cards and roll dice to increase conversation points, decrease the threat level, and ultimately release hostages. The game features a unique hand-building mechanism where purchased cards are immediately added to your hand for the next turn.

What are the key features of the app?

The app allows you to play against four distinct villains, each with their own personality. It includes an interactive tutorial to teach the rules and basic strategy, and it tracks a variety of player statistics to monitor your progress and performance.

Is Hostage Negotiator free to play?

The base game is free to download and play. However, there are in-app purchases available, which likely offer additional content or features for players who wish to expand their experience.

What kind of decisions do players make in Hostage Negotiator?

Players face exciting and critical decisions, such as whether to calm the hostage taker for a surrender, stall for time before a tactical extraction, or how many hostages they can successfully save. The game presents multiple paths to victory, but the hostage taker also has their own agenda.