# Reversed Front: Bonfire > Grand strategy simulation game of political and military conflict in a fictionalized East Asian continent. (iPhone/iPad app by ESC Taiwan.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversed-front-bonfire/id6475160606 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ESC Taiwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692117466) - Category: Games, Adventure, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 107 App Store ratings · 120 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1.0 GB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2025-04-05 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversed-front-bonfire/id6475160606/reviews.md ## What is Reversed Front? The players may assume the role of Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs (East Turkestan), Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan or Cathaysian Rebel factions, establishing Organizations in 269 territories in the Cathayan Continent to overthrow the Communist regime! Or you can choose to lead the Communists to defeat all enemies, and resume the century-long march of the Communist revolution to the other side of the land and sea! A War Saga of Our Everyday World 400 years ago, dispensing fealties and brute force, House of Aisin Giro from Manchuria conquered the four realms of the Cathayan Continent within a century. Under Aisin Giro’s divide and conquer, the fates of the four realms - the grasslands of Tartaria, deserts of Turkestan, Snowfields of Tibet, and the fertile farmlands of China - were entwined together in the form of United Empires. 110 years ago, Aisin Giro stepped down from the throne after a military coup in the year of the white pig. Without the imperial overlord, the four realms went their separate ways. After 40 years of intermittent warfare, the Communists conquer China proper under the ‘United Front’ (collaborate with less antagonistic rivals to defeat major enemies) strategy. The Communists also tried their utmost to conquer as many of Aisin Giro’s vassals and annexed lands as possible, forging a new mega state: The People’s Republic. The seeds of hatred bloomed into a reconquista of the east, from whence the Seventy Years’ War unfolded - a long-term hybrid war fought between those with the grim determination to uphold a ‘united’ republic and those who wish to revive their old independent states. Around a decade ago, the Communists regressed to heavy-handed, reckless and inept governance, while also trying to expand their scope of influence. Malicious ethnic cleansing and an obstreperous military resulting in widespread corruption, embezzlement, exploitation, slaughter and defilement. The Republic becomes a ghost of its former glory, but the world still awaits determined strategists who would go up against the Communists, while other major powers of the world remain undecided. Taiwan, a remnant of Aisin Giro’s previous colonies, stands their ground in the face of Communists’ might. Fending off the persistent aggravation of the Communists, Taiwan stays vigilant from across the strait. Could Taiwan stay safe by not provoking the Communists, keeping away from matters in the Cathayan Continent? Or should they refrain from repeating the same mistakes of the last thirty years which allowed the Communists to grow into the behemoth it is today? Taiwan has yet to come to a conclusion, but the war is still at hand. A Simulation for Rebels There are 9 playable Factions (Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan, Cathaysian Rebels or the Communists) in the game for the players to choose from. Each Faction has its merits and disadvantages, and different Factions have different HQ Options. The supporting Region differs depending on the HQ, putting a different spin on the strategies in the game. At the heart of ‘Reversed Front’ is ‘Organization’. Organizations are the various assemblies of people that could be mobilised by the players, and represent anti-communist forces (Factions other than the Communists) within certain regions fighting against the Communists’ regime, or conversely they can represent the Communists' oppressive agents stamping out uprisings The player takes charge of a revolutionary faction; as its leader, the player needs to pacify internal strife, negotiate for foreign support, establish resistance Organizations, deplete the Communists’ resources through peaceful and forceful means, in order to hasten the ‘Great Flood’ that will befall the Communists to uproot the reg. ## Key features - Playable factions: Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan, Cathaysian Rebels, Communists - Conquer or defend 269 territories - Historical narrative simulation - Strategic decision-making - Faction-specific HQ options ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 保定式匕首符文 | $29.99 | one-time | | 保定式法器符文 | $29.99 | one-time | | 保定式重擊符文 | $29.99 | one-time | | 保定式暗器符文 | $29.99 | one-time | | 保定式槍械符文 | $29.99 | one-time | | 保定式弓弩符文 | $29.99 | one-time | | 保定式言靈符文 | $29.99 | one-time | | 保定式刀劍符文 | $29.99 | one-time | | 保定式爆裂符文 | $29.99 | one-time | | 海蘭珠-聖誕節 | $19.99 | one-time | | 杏仁－泳衣 | $19.99 | one-time | | 庚子式匕首符文 | $24.99 | one-time | | 庚子式法器符文 | $24.99 | one-time | | 銅錢900 | $24.99 | one-time | | 庚子式言靈符文 | $24.99 | one-time | | 庚子式刀劍符文 | $24.99 | one-time | | 庚子式槍械符文 | $24.99 | one-time | | 庚子式弓弩符文 | $24.99 | one-time | | 庚子式爆裂符文 | $24.99 | one-time | | 動員令 | $19.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Reversed Front? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Interesting game mechanics - 💡 Good decision-making aspects **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screens - 🐛 Severe performance issues and lag - 🐛 Unstable servers and connection problems - 🐛 Buggy UI with unresponsive buttons - 🐛 Poor optimization and optimization **Commonly reported bugs** - Black screen and crashes - Unresponsive UI and buttons - Severe lag and performance problems - Server instability and connection issues **Most requested features** - Improve game optimization and performance - Fix UI issues and bugs - Enhance server stability and connectivity ## Recent user reviews (10 of 120) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversed-front-bonfire/id6475160606/reviews.md ### 1/5 — 知道为啥中共都帮你游宣传聊你游还是那么凉吗？ *2026-08-10* 因为你这个死人游戏进都进不去，都没开始玩就一堆bug，不删留着干啥？ ### 5/5 — Love the game I downloaded the game to p ff the communist party of China *2026-07-29* I’m in the UK I’m waiting for a knock on the door from the Chinese Secret police now ### 1/5 — 没什么意思 *2026-01-29* 看到开局的图我还以为很高级结果就是几个q版小人 ### 5/5 — 太好玩了 *2025-12-14* 评分必须给夯爆了，玩完之后邓小平的坦克开到我家门口了 ### 5/5 — 推一波下架共慘党 *2025-10-22, version 2.28* 推推 ### 5/5 — 很用心的遊戲，支持一波 *2025-10-17, version 2.28* 美術很用心，各種場景都很好看 ### 5/5 — 👏 *2025-10-16, version 2.28* 其實我也沒打算玩遊戲，但是衝著你們成功上了台灣西部淪陷地區的新聞，專門下載了🤣 ### 1/5 — 爛到讓我嘆為觀止 *2025-10-15, version 2.28* 都什麼年代了還能做出這種爛東西，也算是種成就 不要怪自家人不挺，你們真的爛到讓我覺得逆統戰的存在是在侮辱台灣自家人 ### 5/5 — respect *2025-10-14* I don't like playing mobile games, but I support it. I hope it can be expanded to other platforms. ### 5/5 — 給一點建議 *2025-10-06, version 2.28* 不是很喜歡這遊戲機制，但製作出發點是好的👌 可以嘗試用架空歷史，假如某個時段不同的選擇，中國會不會不一樣，讓玩家反向思考 ## Frequently asked questions about Reversed Front ### What is Reversed Front: Bonfire? Reversed Front: Bonfire is a grand strategy simulation game. Players can choose to lead various factions to overthrow a communist regime or to defend it, engaging in political and military conflict across a fictionalized continent. ### What are the key features of this game? The game features nine playable factions, including Hong Kong, Tibet, Uyghurs, and the Communists. Players can conquer or defend 269 territories, engage in strategic decision-making, and experience a detailed historical narrative simulation. ### How is the game monetized? The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely provide additional content or advantages within the game. ### Who is this game designed for? This game is designed for players who enjoy grand strategy games and political simulations. It appeals to those interested in exploring alternate historical scenarios and complex strategic challenges. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect? You can expect to engage in deep strategic gameplay involving territorial control, political maneuvering, and military conflict. The game simulates a complex geopolitical landscape with multiple factions vying for dominance. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.28 — 2025-08-20 Fixed some known issues ### 2.26 — 2025-08-07 Fixed some known issues ### 2.24 — 2025-07-22 Fixed some known issues ### 2.21 — 2025-06-19 Fixed some known issues ### 2.18 — 2025-05-14 Fixed some known issues ## Apps similar to Reversed Front | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Fortress Battles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortress-battles/id6741799151) | 4.0 (4) | Free | Games | | [終末之歌](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6738341719) | 1.0 (7) | Free | Games | | [飛升-文字修仙](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6447511815) | 2.8 (16) | Free | Games | | [三國志Thrones](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrones/id6741511767) | 4.7 (355) | Free | Games | | [Epic Shaman Battle: 4P Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-shaman-battle-4p-defense/id6511224754) | 4.5 (294) | Free | Games | | [Crystal Legends](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-legends/id6478289988) | 4.4 (98) | Free | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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