# S&T: Sandbox World War II TBS — user reviews > 218 indexed App Store user reviews of S&T by HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, rated 3.70/5 from 100 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-and-t-sandbox-world-war-ii-tbs/id915689127/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-and-t-sandbox-world-war-ii-tbs/id915689127.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 45 · 4★ 25 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 22 ## What do users think of S&T? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Engaging WW2 strategy gameplay - 🧠 Deep tactical mechanics and replayability - 💰 No intrusive in-app purchases - 🎯 Simple to learn but challenging to master - 🗺️ Multiple playable nations and scenarios - 📱 Works offline without internet connection - 🎨 Clean board game-style graphics - ⚔️ Balanced unit types and combat system **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup and loading - 📱 Incompatible with newer iPhone models (iPhone 11+, 12+, 14+, 15+) - ❌ Resolution not supported errors - 🤖 AI behavior is passive and unintelligent - ⚠️ Misleading app store compatibility information - 🎮 Limited content for premium version - 💸 High price point ($9.99-$12) with limited features - 🔧 Poor optimization for modern devices - 📊 Game becomes unplayable with large armies - 🎵 Missing sound effects in some versions **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes at 40% loading screen - Resolution 2688x1242 not supported error - Game won't launch on iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 14, iPhone 15 models - Tutorial crashes and doesn't function properly - Saved games fail to load - Turn processing takes excessive time (over 1 minute) - Game freezes when loading saved games - Crashes when power/army size exceeds 10,000 - Incompatibility with iOS 13.2 and newer versions - Graphics degradation after updates - Sound effects not working despite being enabled - Partisan uprisings occur randomly without logic - Allied units sometimes attack player without cause **Most requested features** - Diplomacy system to create/manage alliances - Ability to switch alliances during gameplay - Additional maps (Africa, North America, Asia, World map) - Multiplayer/co-op mode - Sandbox mode with unlimited resources - Different historical scenarios (1939, 1941, 1943, 1945) - More playable nations (India, Australia, Canada, China, Japan) - Naval warfare improvements and more ship types - Trade and resource management system - Peace treaties and war declarations control - Difficulty settings adjustment - WW1 or other historical war themes - Achievement system in premium version - Custom alliance formations - Improved AI intelligence and strategy ## Newest reviews (18 of 218) ### 3/5 — UPDATE 😡 *2025-08-16* Look, when I got this game, I expected infinite money and you could customize your national. BUT NOOOOO!! You just HAD to make this game impossible! I like playing as Germany, but you are squished between the allied powers and the dirty commies (Russia). When I try to push forward, they push me back even farther! NOBODY REALLY PLAYS THIS ANYMORE! READ THIS NOTE AND LISTEN TO MY IDEAS OR I’M DELETING THIS GAME!!!! 😡😡😡😡😡😡 I’m just dissatisfied with this game and I’m disappointed 😔😡>:( I want infinite money, infinite possibilities, infinite troops of your choice, and the infinite power to dominate Europe! Why is America in Africa fighting a war with Spain? It is inaccurate. Add North America now. I am sad and it’s very tempting to delete this game. I’ve spent money on this for a sandbox and I got a struggle where no matter who you choose: Neutral countries get assaulted by others. The players have no idea how to join alliances. Very limited resources. And no matter who you play as… THE AI IS INVINCIBLE AND THE PLAYERS ALWAYS LOSE!!!😡😡😡😡 Read it and DO something about it! I’M VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! VERY!!!!!!!!!! READ IT AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE IT 😡😡 **Developer response:** We’re sorry the game feels frustrating. It’s designed to be challenging, especially with Germany’s position. Please don’t give up and try new tactics. If you’d like more help or want to share ideas, contact us at support@herocraft.com. We appreciate your feedback! ### 2/5 — UPDATE 😡 *2025-06-18, version 1.0.17* Look, when I got this game, I expected infinite money and you could customize your national. BUT NOOOOO!! You just HAD to make this game impossible! I like playing as Germany, but you are squished between the allied powers and the dirty commies (Russia). When I try to push forward, they push me back even farther! NOBODY REALLY PLAYS THIS ANYMORE! READ THIS NOTE AND LISTEN TO MY IDEAS OR I’M DELETING THIS GAME!!!! 😡😡😡😡😡😡 I’m just dissatisfied with this game and I’m disappointed 😔😡>:( READ IT AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE IT 😡😡 ### 3/5 — Fehlendes Update *2024-01-31* Klasse Spiel, nur kann ich jetzt mit meinem IPhone 15 pro Max nicht mehr spielen, da Bildschirmgröße nicht unterstützt wird. **Developer response:** Thank you for your interest in the game. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the game is not available for new iOS devices. Please, do check out our other games. We hope that you will find something to enjoy! ### 1/5 — Oyun açılmıyo error veriyo paramı idae edin *2024-01-02, version 1.0.17* .qqqq ### 3/5 — Пожалуйста *2023-04-09* Оптимизируйте на новые устройства пожалуйста🙏. **Developer response:** Благодарим вас за фидбэк. К сожалению, это имеет ряд технических трудностей. Но мы передадим вашу просьбу разработчикам. Хорошего дня! ### 1/5 — Верните мне деньги! *2023-03-09, version 1.0.17* Купил за 12$ игру, по итогу получил не работающую иконку нажатием на которую, вижу ошибку разрешения 2688х1242, телефон iPhone 12 pro max, в пустую потраченые деньги!!!! ### 1/5 — Not available on iPhone14 Pro Max *2023-01-29, version 1.0.17* There is a picture size mismatch and can't be used on my iPhone. Please fix it as soon as possible. ### 1/5 — Does not work on 13 max *2022-10-06, version 1.0.17* Says resolution doesn’t fit ### 4/5 — Suggestions *2022-10-04* Great game and recommend but I have some suggestions like in Europe there could be different scenarios like starting in 1939 or 1941. Also you could add diplomacy so we don’t start out the game neutral nations in world war 2 like Sweden and the Swiss. In Asia jest have different start date like 1942 or 1945 so ya that’s it Edit: Hey developers if you end up reading this I would just like to ask you 1 question When is strategy and tactics 2 coming out on iOS? Also thanks for using some of my suggestions in the new game :) **Developer response:** Hi! The game has some limitations, so we can't add all of the countries and cities. If there will be a new similar game, we will try to add it. :) ### 1/5 — DON’T BUY. DOESN’T WORK. *2022-09-15* Bought this game in a bundle. When you try to play it, it says the resolution isn’t supported. Seriously?!? I’ve never had that happen for any app on my iPhone, including any free ones. I guess when you pay for an app, they already have your money so they don’t care about letting you actually play the game that you paid for. What garbage. I’m never gotten a chance to play this game. The problem has clearly existed for years, but the product is still for sale, so the devs clearly don’t care. **Developer response:** Thank you for your interest in the game. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the game is not available for new iOS devices. Unfortunately, we cannot manage purchases in the AppStore; for a refund, please get in touch with AppStore support. Here is the official instruction: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084 ### 1/5 — ВОВ Финал: *2022-07-07, version 1.0.17* Купил игру, но не могу поиграть из-за ошибки 2436х1125 не поддерживается . ### 1/5 — iPhone13 *2022-06-11* iPhone13でできない **Developer response:** Thank you for your interest in the game. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the game is not available for new iOS devices. Please, do check out our other games. We hope that you will find something to enjoy! ### 1/5 — Great Game BUT *2022-03-01, version 1.0.17* I used to play this game on my iPad 2 and iPhone 6 Plus, I had a great time playing the free version. Later one I got the deluxe edition so I can have the full game, it was worth it and I enjoyed my time playing. My only problem is that the current game isn’t compatible with the new iOS devices such as the iPhone 11 Pro Max that I currently have. I advise this developer to make this game compatible or give me my money back because this is ridiculous. ### 4/5 — A great game but… *2022-01-23* I used to play this all the time on my iPod, but apparently, for some dumb reason, it crashes on startup when I use a phone, despite the phone being brand new and extremely fast. It says something about the resolution not being supported, so this obviously need to get fixed **Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback! ### 4/5 — Is this a sandbox? *2022-01-08* I would love a sandbox mode to this game. Thanks ### 3/5 — Why isnt achievements available in the premium version？ *2021-12-26, version 1.0.17* I m fond of the achievement system in the free-to-play version.But why isnt achievements available in the premium version？ ### 3/5 — I can't play it on my iphone 12 why ? *2021-10-18* I can't play it on my iphone 12 why ? **Developer response:** Hello! The game development team is aware of the resolution support issue. Unfortunately, we cannot tell you the exact moment when this could be fixed. The game was released almost five years ago, and it has a lot of technical difficulties. We are sorry. If you want a refund, please contact the App Store support service directly. Here's the official instruction: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084 ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-10-15* I buy this app for my iPhone 12 and it doesn’t work….I will my money back!! **Developer response:** Hello! The game development team is aware of the resolution support issue. Unfortunately, we cannot tell you the exact moment when this could be fixed. The game was released almost five years ago, and it has a lot of technical difficulties. We are sorry. If you want a refund, please contact the App Store support service directly. Here's the official instruction: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Really don’t see the point *2026-03-12, version 1.0.17* The game is simply a free-for-all mess. Troop movements across water do not work as advertised, and there is no way to determine diplomacy, alliance, or rational goals. There is no help function beyond explain a couple simple controls (which are already obvious) and there is no operational realism. I don’t know who this was designed for, but I’ve played board and electronic war games for over 50 years, and this is just an irritating waste of time. ### 1/5 — Telefonla Uyumsuz *2026-01-24, version 1.0.17* Iphone 15 plus telefon kullanıyorum, oyunun açıklamasında iphone 11-13 arası modellerde çalışmayacağı belirtilmiş ama 15 de de çalışmıyor. Yani açık bir şekilde yanlış bilgilendirme var. Bu sevdiğim bir oyundu parası problem değil oynamak istedim ama yeni model telefonlarda maalesef çalışmıyor. Firmanın bizleri yanlış yönlendirmesi ise gerçekten çok üzücü… Umarım oyundaki uyum problemini çözebilirler… ### 1/5 — Ужас *2025-12-29* Купил игру за 899₽ и она не работает, даже на iPhone 16 pro max….. **Developer response:** Здравствуйте! Приносим извинения за доставленные неудобства. К сожалению, из-за возраста устройства игра испытывает технические проблемы при запуске на новых устройствах, таких как iPhone 16 Pro Max. Если вам потребуется дополнительная помощь, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с нами по адресу support@herocraft.com. Спасибо за понимание. ### 1/5 — Nicht unterstützt *2025-10-01* Joa, ich habe es mir mit meinem IPhone 15 gekauft und jetzt kann ich es nicht spielen, weil die Bildschirmgröße nicht unterstützt wird. Entweder, es wird behoben oder ich möchte mein Geld zurückbekommen. **Developer response:** We're sorry your iPhone 15 screen size isn't supported. Please reach out to support@herocraft.com with details so we can assist you and discuss possible refund options. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. Won’t even start. *2025-09-25, version 1.0.17* I bought this game hoping it would at least be a decent game and enough enjoyable content to be worth the $10 price tag, but when i download the app the first and only thing that happens is a resolution unsupported message and a crash back to Home Screen. Every single time, delete and redownload, force close and reopen, all the same. Please fix this 🙏 ### 1/5 — не работает *2025-09-03* Выдает ошибку,игра не работает! **Developer response:** Сожалеем, что вы столкнулись с ошибками, препятствующими работе игры. Пожалуйста, свяжитесь с нашей службой поддержки по адресу support@herocraft.com, предоставив подробную информацию и скриншоты, чтобы мы могли оперативно решить эту проблему. ### 1/5 — Обман *2025-03-16* Заплатил деньги, выдает ERROR **Developer response:** Мы искренне сожалеем об ошибке, с которой вы столкнулись после оплаты. Пожалуйста, свяжитесь с нами по адресу support@herocraft.com с описанием проблемы и скриншотом квитанции, и мы постараемся решить ее как можно скорее. ### 1/5 — Вылетает *2025-01-07* IPhone 15pro просто вылетает при попытке зайти **Developer response:** Нам жаль слышать, что у вас происходят сбои на вашем iPhone 15 Pro. Попробуйте синхронизировать сохранения и переустановить игру. Если проблемы не исчезнут, не стесняйтесь обращаться по адресу support@herocraft.com за дальнейшей помощью. Мы здесь, чтобы помочь! ### 1/5 — Won’t work *2024-09-16, version 1.0.17* Paid 10 dollars to find out it won’t work on the new iPhone ### 1/5 — Non funziona *2024-07-25, version 1.0.17* Ho visto che la descrizione dell'app segnalava che il gioco non funzionava fino all'iphone 13 mini. Avendo un iPhone 14 quindi l'ho scaricato confidente di poterci giocare. Peccato che non funzioni neanche sul mio, spero in un aggiornamento perché per ora è una truffa. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awesome! But there is a few things.. *2021-10-13* Hello! This game is really good. It’s a bite sized Hoi4! I only have a few suggestions, I would love it if you were able to join and leave the faction your in (Of course, you’d probably spend a lot of resources doing that, maybe at the end of the research branch??Plus, I would love it if I were able to play on a North American front, as the Japanese and Germans do naval invasions, or an African, Australian, middle eastern, and Siberian campaign. And could you make the AI a bit more fair? Thanks! This game is a 10/10! **Developer response:** Thank you for the suggestions! ### 5/5 — CO OP NEEDED *2021-08-14* i know you made a new game it’s not good this one is great there are some problems like the ai being really passive now and u being u able to cheese that I beg co op is added ### 5/5 — I love this game I have some ideas *2020-11-28* This game involves strategy and war my favorite things it also is about my favorite topic WW2 I love it a lot developer you did I very good job with this game details board game style graphics you made a masterpiece thank you for this game. I have some ideas you could maybe do you could make this with other historical wars like civil war, WW1, revolutionary war, napoleon war, and much more you are probably one of my favorite WW2 developer so far thank you for making this game 👍🙂 **Developer response:** We are so thankful for your kind words. Thank you for playing and sharing your ideas with us. This review made our day! :) ### 5/5 — Love this game but one thing *2020-09-26, version 1.0.17* I love this game so much there is no other strategy game like it!! This is ideally realistic in how war strategy actually works in real life, or it did back in WW2. One thing I would love y’all to add would be a complete African campaign since a lot happened then during WW2 than most people think. It would also be amazing if you could create your own alliances and peace treaties etc. Let me know what y’all think! ### 5/5 — Now *2020-07-31* Look I probably know either 1 ur doing another update or like a final 1 ( which would be nice ) but if so can u do like a co-op mode and make alliances because I would LOOOVE to play against and with my friend but I would love it and u would keep this overly underrated game just because it crashed a lot when it first came out and I think u could repopulate the game although this is just a suggestion please read my comment and take it into consideration PLZZZZ **Developer response:** Thank you for suggestions! ### 5/5 — Suggestions *2020-07-29, version 1.0.17* Needs a sandbox with unlimited resources option. And a diplomacy option to either have peace or begin war with someone not a random. Ww1 theme would be nice! ### 5/5 — WW1 *2020-07-20* Заделайте пожалуйста такую же игру но про Первую Мировую войну **Developer response:** Спасибо за идею! ### 5/5 — Good game *2020-07-18* Can you add more maps like Africa or America? **Developer response:** Thank you for the suggestion! ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2020-07-05* I love this game but it would be so much better if there the following mods 1936,1943,1945 and 1950 and also make alliance with other countries, unite could go to other countries that you are in alliance with and a world map with all the countries, I hope you‘ll listen to me because I really think this game could be a lot better. But anyway I love this game. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback and suggestions!!! ### 5/5 — Alliances *2020-06-20* The only thing that I would change is that you should be able to make alliances in the game. Just like the other countries, you should be able to switch, but maybe it would cost materials or have a cool down. Just an idea that could change it up a bit. **Developer response:** Thank you for the suggestions! --- *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 2026-09-10.*