# Templar Battleforce Elite

> Turn-based tactical RPG with mech combat and army building. (iPhone/iPad app by Trese Brothers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templar-battleforce-elite/id991176888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trese Brothers](https://appshunter.io/developer/528949265)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templar-battleforce-elite/id991176888/reviews.md

## What is Templar Battleforce Elite?

Templar Battleforce is an addictive mix of strategic combat and army building with the precision gameplay of RPGs.  Step into a Leviathan mech and lead the Templar Knights in battle against fierce Xenos. Create your own unique Battleforce by recruiting an array of Templar specialists -- and invent distinct strategies for your fireteams. Deploy your forces in tactical scenarios that challenge both novice and veteran alike. Put your best strategies to the test and see if you can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in this futuristic turn-based wargame.

Armored in the Leviathan battle mechs, your mighty Templars will face hordes of terrifying Xenos, rogue human factions, and the ancient Narvidian threat. Slash and blast your way across a deep and deadly sci-fi universe -- waging war with cunning Scouts, righteous Soldiers, flamethrowing Hydras, specialized Engineers, deadly Sentry Turrets, and the indomitable Berserks. 

= FEATURES =
-  Command your Templars in turn-based tactical warfare across 55+ unique scenarios 
-  Face diverse challenges in every deployment: corridor-to-corridor, open desert warfare, territory control (capturing tactical points), defensive last stands, scorched-earth retreats, infiltration deep behind enemy lines, and complex puzzles 
-  Lead your squad in battle against immense and mighty bosses
-  Immerse yourself in a branching sci-fi storyline 
-  Deploy specialist Templars and discover unique fireteam combinations with stealth, grenades, defensive overwatch, scorching flamethrowers, hindering attacks, and sentry turrets 
-  Face 25+ diverse enemy units: the Xeno, the Narvidians, and rogue human factions 
-  Build your unique battleforce with exacting precision, recruit and design every squad member 
-  Customize the appearance, armor design, talents, and equipment of your veteran Templars
-  Endless combinations of squads, soldiery, and tactics will keep you coming back for more!
- Replay the campaign with your victorious squad in a New Game+ mode

= BACKSTORY =
The Templar Knights are a revered and storied martial order who were the elite forces for the Star Traders during their most challenging conflict: the Galactic War against the Guild.

They are known for their 10-foot tall battle mechs known as Leviathan Battle Suits. Once designed for high-pressure environments and exploring gas giants and deep space, these mechs have now been modified for war. 

Templars descend from a Zendu bloodline -- a unique heritage that gives them the ability (with proper training and ritual) to pass all of memories from their lives (and any memories passed down by their ancestors) to a newborn child. This memory gift is known as a Templar’s Lineage – and it is what gives Templars their immense advantage in combat, tactics, engineering, and the ability to drive hulking Leviathan Battle Suits. You will take on the role of a Templar Captain who hails from a storied Lineage reaching back 87 Templars -- and who pages back through the memories to help cope with the dire situation at hand.

With the Great Exodus coming to an end, the Star Traders founded new colonies on the few remaining habitable worlds. The Templar Knights are called upon once again to defend the Star Traders and their new colonies from an ancient threat.

= WHO WE ARE = 
Trese Brothers Games is a premier indie game developer of desktop and mobile RPG and strategy games. Andrew and Cory Trese founded the company in 2010 with a shared passion for challenging, highly replayable games. Having released more than six games on major game platforms and markets, Trese Brothers Games now has more than 2.5 million customers . . . and counting. 

“We make games we love -- and we hope you’ll love them, too!”

## Key features

- Turn-based tactical warfare
- Army building and customization
- Diverse specialist units
- 55+ unique scenarios
- Branching sci-fi storyline
- Boss battles
- New Game+ mode

## What do users think of Templar Battleforce Elite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Deep and engaging gameplay
- 👍 High replayability
- 👍 Excellent turn-based strategy
- 👍 Compelling story and lore
- 👍 Extensive customization options
- 👍 Devoted developer support
- 👍 Great value for price
- 👍 Smooth performance on older devices
- 👍 Satisfying progression system
- 👍 Good for newcomers to strategy genre

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sound issues (pauses background audio)
- 🐛 Occasional UI glitches (scrolling/zooming)
- 🐛 Inconsistent pricing/sales
- 🐛 Graphics could be improved
- 🐛 Game not always full screen on newer devices
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
- 🐛 Some users experience crashes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when zooming out
- Sound crashes and requires app restart
- Cannot scroll or zoom after returning to game
- Screen locks up and becomes unplayable
- Aliens invisible in some versions
- Sound effects stop working after app restart
- Turn counter obscured by UI elements on iPad

**Most requested features**

- Undo last move option
- iCloud sync/save across devices
- Random skirmish generator
- Multiplayer mode
- Dark mode
- Song select in options
- Save slots
- Full screen on newer devices
- iPhone X support
- German language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/templar-battleforce-elite/id991176888/reviews.md

### 3/5 — History of game abandonment

*2025-11-13*

This developer likes to abandon their games on other platforms, leaving people who paid for them without the product they bought functioning. I don’t expect it to work for a lifetime, but they truly love abandoning games.

### 3/5 — No Undo

*2025-04-27*

The game is really good, but it is missing the option to undo the last move. This is less a problem on PC, but playing it on a phone becomes annoying if you fail to finish a mission within a certain amount of turns, just because you miss-clicked.

### 1/5 — Cost???

*2023-11-02*

Said $12 and I got charged $51

### 5/5 — Continued support!

*2023-06-23*

Purchased in August of 2017. Great title that has seen YEARS of continued support. The devs treat iOS like Steam.

### 3/5 — Needs update for newer devices

*2022-10-16, version 2.7.9*

Dev is updating his other games not this one

### 5/5 — Best game on mobile.

*2021-10-26*

Just do yourself a favor and pick it up ;)

### 5/5 — Templar Battleforce

*2021-05-04, version 2.7.9*

I would love to write another review post update here, but I'm still rocking iOS 7...

So I guess my love affair with the Trese Brothers comes to an end here with their movement of everything up to iOS 8+... At least until I get a newer device with more space...

**update**

WOW that was a long time ago (in iOS land anyway). Been rockin’ this on my iP11 and aaaaah!! I almost forgot how mindblowingly amazing this one is. 
It’s the title that got me into the Trese Bros, and I’ll always have a warm spot in my gamer memory for it.
And my, how FAR they’ve come too!! The sequel to Star Traders has me drooling just thinking of what they could do with a sequel to T.B.!!!! 
The amount of depth that’s here is already crazy, but I thought the same of the OG S.T.!! 

Just wanted to say that you guys rock!! I’m so psyched that I can play your games again!!! It was always kind of a letdown after the iOS 8 bump and seeing on the forums that another update I couldn’t get had dropped. But now it’s almost like a Version 1.5 Bonus Edition DLC for almost every game!! 
=D
So glad you’re still porting titles to mobile, as it’s the main way I’ve always played your titles. PC is great and all, but its hard to beat being able to play on a device that’s always in your pocket. 

Can’t wait to see what you all come up with moving forward!! I have ZERO doubts it’ll completely blow our hair back.

Oh... if you’re a strategy fan, this is a MUST BUY AT ANY PRICE!!! It’s beyond worth the $10 price tag and the only thing that’s really come close to the depth and fun that I’ve had with FFT, especially once you’ve played a few games and try to take on the upper difficulties... because THAT is where this game TRUELY shines. That it’s short enough to not need a dedicated 80 hours to beat (I think it’s about 20-30 hours long, depending on your play-style), and you can take your leveled up/powered up Xeno-butt-kicking team into a New Game+, which is where you can get DEEP into those skill trees and really see the synergy that’s possible between multiple teammates. 
And then, if you’re so inclined, since there’s multiple paths you can take in each stage as well as branching story paths, you can keep the adventurous feeling strong by focusing on different parts of the skill trees, different classes and unlock more of the totally 💯 % NOT cheesy story line (being serious here.... it really was pretty surprising to me how well the devs put everything together story-wise). 

Really, strategy fans, GET THIS GAME! Even newcomers that are just a little bit interested in strategy games, the lower difficulties are PERFECT for those who aren’t so familiar with the genre. It can be a bit technical, but there’s loads of room for experimentation and unless you’re playing on the most hardened difficulties, you’ll never really feel like you made a completely regrettable decision when spending skill points or switching up gear. 

I could keep going, but if you’re still reading this, you’re waisting valuable Xeno-squashing time!!! I mean really, if you’ve read all this, you’re obviously interested enough to take the plunge. Trese Bros keep their games updated whenever new hardware comes out, and are always quick to respond to any issues you might run into. They really have been one of the absolute very best, top tier dev teams on the AppStore when it comes to squashing bugs and sorting out any new operating system or hardware blips that can arise. 
It’s because of this that I’ve bought every game they’ve made available on mobile AND on Steam. 
And look at that, I kept going.
🤪
BUY IT ALREADY!!!

### 2/5 — Fun but now buggy

*2020-11-25*

I like the game, but after coming back to it after a pause I find with the new iOS I keep ending up in a state where I cannot scroll or zoom (which makes it unplayable)

### 5/5 — 5 stars

*2020-02-20*

Old-school crunchy turn-based tactics. If shooting bugs with walking tanks piloted by religious zealots sounds like fun, have I got an alternative to 40k for you!

### 5/5 — Deep, extensive turn based strategy

*2020-01-16*

A must have for any turn based strategy fan. By far one of the best games on App Store, feels like a PC game experience.

## Frequently asked questions about Templar Battleforce Elite

### What is Templar Battleforce Elite?

Templar Battleforce Elite is a turn-based tactical combat and army-building game with RPG elements. Players command Templar Knights in Leviathan mechs to battle fierce Xenos and other factions across a sci-fi universe.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include commanding Templars in over 55 unique turn-based tactical scenarios, building and customizing your battleforce with specialist units, facing diverse enemy types and bosses, and experiencing a branching sci-fi storyline.

### How much does Templar Battleforce Elite cost?

The application is a paid game. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What kind of challenges can I expect in the game?

The game offers diverse tactical challenges such as corridor combat, open desert warfare, territory control, defensive stands, retreats, infiltration, and complex puzzles. You will also face immense bosses and over 25 different enemy units.

### Who is the target audience for this game?

This game is designed for players who enjoy strategic depth, turn-based combat, RPG mechanics, and the satisfaction of building and customizing a unique army within a compelling science fiction narrative.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.11 — 2023-06-23

- Added Swae-Suit (RELIC) gear level 8 Pilot Suit for Scouts and Captains
- Pingback Sensor (RELIC) gear level 8 Sensorkit for Scouts and Engineers
- Zombra Lock (RELIC) gear level 8 Targeting System for Berserk and Soldier
- Tri-Kit Ocular (RELIC) gear level 8 Tact System for Captains and Paladin

### 2.7.9 — 2021-04-20

- Added 4 new capstone Relics -- new Blade, new Incinerator, new Repeater and new Leviathan Rifle
- Corrected Hydra's Heatwaves debuff to be 3 turns in duration
- Fixed bug causing some Talents to highlight the wrong RQ Tree node when checking their prerequisites
- Fixed misleading use of "adjacent" in area of attack Talent descriptions to "close by"
- Fixed incorrect display of weapon Penetration details for Landmines
- Fixed incorrect details in Library entry for Hit Points 
- Fixed bugs with Reinforced Structures giving more Tact Point HP than advertised
- Fixed weapon icon for Dragoon Mk21 and Vright's Mk23 Neptune Relics
- Fixed issue where Exemplar Command (RELIC) Armor could be equipped multiple times
- Fixed incorrect description of Heat Sink Talent level 1
- Fixed bug preventing debuffs from Discerning Eye and Fire Commander from stacking
- Improved support for iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max

### 2.7.4 — 2019-02-14

- Improved iPad Pro Support

### 2.7.3 — 2019-02-07

- Increased damage and penetration of Landmine explosives at all levels
- Reduced Heat for "Deploy Landmine" Talent to 12 from 30
- Fixed issue with duplicate Ordnance for Landmine Resupply
- Fixed icon of Landmine Ordnance in RQ tree
- Fixed issue with All Engineer Requisitions achievement

### 2.7.1 — 2019-01-29

- Engineers can now drop landmines as a defense perimeter -- boom boom! 
- Control your landmines to bait and self-destruct against incoming enemy
- Use Landmine's Self-Destruct Talents to inflict devastating damage to nearby enemies
- Used Landmine's Bolt-Seal Talent to lock the mine down and weather the storm from ranged enemies
- If destroyed, landmines self-destructs into the attacking enemey
- Grenades now prevent you from throwing with no targets

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