# Lightning: D-Day > 1v1 card game simulating the D-Day landings with strategic beach control. (iPhone/iPad app by Hunted Cow Studios Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-d-day/id1258100671 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393552288) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 1.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 168 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2017-07-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-d-day/id1258100671/reviews.md ## What is Lightning? This 1 on 1 card game recreates the drama of the day Allied soldiers went ashore in occupied France, 6 June 1944. Each of the historic landing beaches - Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah - is represented by its own card, as are the defending German divisions and attacking Allied units. The Allies must marshal their resources to gain and secure control of as many beaches as they can by day's end: a run-through of the 110-card deck. However, the Axis has the starting advantage; the Allies need to avoid being caught dead in the water. Although most units are preassigned to a beach, each game is won or lost by the placement of cards that provide additional forces or support. Not only is the state of each beach important to consider for these decisions, but also the geography of the coastline - after a beach has been won, the victorious forces can flank adjacent beaches. Both players must always be thinking ahead, looking for ways to best utilise their cards down the line. Key Features - Play as the Axis or Allies. - Cross-platform online play.  - Play solo vs AI. - 2 player hot seat multiplayer. - A faithful conversion of the original card game. ## Key features - 1v1 card game - Recreates D-Day landings - Play as Axis or Allies - Cross-platform online play - Solo vs AI mode - 2 player hot seat multiplayer ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-d-day/id1258100671/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Don’t get this! *2020-11-11, version 1.1* Just bought this game- it’s horrible. All around. Doesn’t make sense and give no direction. I want my money back. I feel ripped off. To whom may see this that works for the company I wish you’d contact me and make this right bc this is Bull doo doo AF- ### 4/5 — Good game - eventually *2020-09-27* There is a good card game here but difficult to work out how to play. Basic game mechanic is easy to understand but how it’s implemented takes a bit of detective work. Downloaded rules from game’s entry on BoardGameGeek and then couple of games of trial and error to work out how to use the app. However, I think it’s worth the effort: lots of decisions on whether to play Force card or Action or pass on each beach. ### 1/5 — Unplayable *2019-09-22, version 1.1* Who ever developed this didn’t even try to make it playable. Total mess and waste of money ### 1/5 — Terrible *2019-03-26* The gameplay on this thing that they call a game is awful, they don’t even give you a tutorial. Definitely not worth the $5.49 it’s worth, don’t get this game. Also, if you ignore this review and play the game anyway and end up deleting it, give yourself 5 of these🤦🏻‍♂️/🤦🏻‍♀️ ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2018-11-25* Wish I read the previous reviews. Waste of time and money. You can’t do anything just watch the AI beat you ### 1/5 — Lame.. *2018-06-26, version 1.1* A tutorial would be nice. ### 1/5 — What the heck am I supposed to do here? *2018-03-31, version 1.1* This is become a money maker for you in the money waster for us. I expect you all to make this much more abundantly clear –or I’ll stop buying your games altogether. ### 1/5 — Save your money *2017-08-07* What the hell is this? If you sit and watch, not participate, then this is for you. Total con, not a game, a failure. Waste of time. ### 1/5 — Do not buy for iPhone *2017-07-22* This is an iPad game. Everything is far too small and detailed to be seen on an iPhone. Waste of $6. I cannot even comment on gameplay yet. When I get a chance to do so I will, but I can not even see the card icons nor read any text on the cards and game board. ### 1/5 — Zero instructions *2017-07-18* Afraid this game appears to be complicated with a terrible user interface and no idea what to do. ## Frequently asked questions about Lightning ### What is Lightning: D-Day? Lightning: D-Day is a 1v1 card game that recreates the historical events of the Allied landings on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Players can choose to play as either the Axis or the Allies, managing resources and strategic placement of cards to gain control of the landing beaches. ### How many players can play Lightning: D-Day? Lightning: D-Day supports multiple player modes. You can play solo against an AI opponent, engage in 2-player hot seat multiplayer on the same device, or enjoy cross-platform online play with other users. ### What devices is Lightning: D-Day available on? Lightning: D-Day is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS mobile platforms. ### What is the price of Lightning: D-Day? Lightning: D-Day is a premium game and costs $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a complete experience at the initial purchase price. ### Does Lightning: D-Day have ads? No, Lightning: D-Day does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted gaming experience. ### What is the age rating for Lightning: D-Day? Lightning: D-Day has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and above, likely due to its historical war theme. ### How often is Lightning: D-Day updated? Lightning: D-Day was last updated on July 19, 2017, with version 1.1. The initial release date was July 13, 2017. Updates may be infrequent for this title. ### What is the user sentiment for Lightning: D-Day? User sentiment for Lightning: D-Day appears to be low, with an average rating of 1.2 stars from 5 ratings. This suggests a significant portion of players have had a negative experience with the game. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2017-07-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fix issue that could cause crashing or make the app unable to load on older devices. Fix text size on iPad Pro. ### 1.0 — 2017-07-13 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Lightning | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lanterns: The Harvest Festival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanterns-the-harvest-festival/id1155269699) | 4.6 (138) | $4.99 | Games | | [Maracaibo Digital](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maracaibo-digital/id1518834089) | 3.5 (51) | $7.99 | Games | | [The Captain is Dead](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-captain-is-dead/id1483950942) | 4.5 (61) | $9.99 | Games | | [Baghchal Game by Spiralogics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baghchal-game-by-spiralogics/id6480261290) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [HexWars Arena](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexwars-arena/id1358850698) | 4.3 (3) | $0.99 | Games | | [Bullfrogs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullfrogs/id1568363620) | 5.0 (1) | $4.99 | Games | ## More apps by Hunted Cow Studios Ltd. - [Tank Battle: 1944](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-battle-1944/id491005687) - [Civil War: 1863](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civil-war-1863/id514588332) - [Tank Battle: North Africa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tank-battle-north-africa/id575597501) - [Ancient Battle: Rome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-battle-rome/id614410957) - [Russian Front](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-front/id667593471) - [Civil War: 1862](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civil-war-1862/id672341220) All apps by Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/393552288 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*