# The Lords of Midnight

> Epic adventure strategy game with questing and army command against a dark lord. (iPhone/iPad app by Chilli Hugger Software Ltd.)

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- Developer: [Chilli Hugger Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/583644184)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lords-of-midnight/id583644181/reviews.md

## What is The Lords of Midnight?

Mike Singleton's '84 classic Adventure Strategy game, brought to and updated for iOS.

"The Lords of Midnight is not simply an adventure game nor simply a war game. It was really a new type that became known as an epic game, for as you play the Lords of Midnight you will be writing a new chapter in the history of the peoples of the Free.
You will guide individual characters across the land of Midnight on vital quests but you will also command armies that must endeavour to hold back the foul hordes of Doomdark, the witch king. Yours will be no inevitable victory." - Mike Singleton 1984

"Lords of Midnight does story-based, large-scope, high-fantasy warfare better than most titles I can think of, iOS or otherwise."
 - Rating 4/5- PocketTactics.com

"This is an outstanding remake and developer Chris Wild, should feel very proud of creating such a superb celebration of the man’s work."
 - Rating 8/10 - Metro

"#1 - Top 5 iPhone and iPad games of the week"
- AppMyWorld.com

"If you're interested in classic games, especially fantasy and/or strategy games, Lords of Midnight is a must-have."
 -  Rating 4/5 - TouchArcade.com

"App of the Year!" 
 - Rating 5/5, Mirror.co.uk

"It's an unmissable remake. Few titles weather the storms of time as well as this solid-gold classic." 
 - Rating 4/5 - PocketGamer.co.uk

"A must own title; pure genius and extremely entertaining. Recommended."
 - Rating 98/100 - Arcade Life

“Made of extremely bright colors and clean lines, a stylistic choice that was and still is very original.”
 – Multiplayer.it

"Despite the perfectly adapted touch controls and crisp graphic presentation, this is a proper 1980s they-don’t-make-’em-like-they-used-to game" 
 - PocketTactics.com

"#3 - Top 10 iPad games and apps of December 2012"
 - QualityIndex.com

"If you love a game, love the game’s creator and want to produce an updated tribute – here’s your benchmark. Almost thirty years old and yet it feels fresh, relevant and completely at home on a touch screen. Recommended without reservation – so good it makes me want to cry."
 - Arcade Life

"Original, longed for and a perfect adaptation of a legendary game. Unlike those Spectrum conversions that are strictly for nostalgia lovers, Chris Wild’s Lords of Midnight will enthrall any gamer who thinks he has what it takes for a true battle of wits where only the most brilliant commanders will survive."
 - Louise Mensch, Mirror.co.uk

"Lords of Midnight is an experience that everybody with a remote interest in games should have, buying into your characters and developing your own war stories is a wonderful thing. It is a game with hidden depths that deserve to be plumbed and I cannot recommend it enough."
 - KoruCottage.com

iOS Best Port/Retro Gamer of the Year" 
 - Arcade Life 


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## Key features

- Epic adventure strategy gameplay
- Guide individual characters on quests
- Command armies against enemy hordes
- Story-driven fantasy warfare
- Updated for modern touchscreens
- Classic 1980s game remake

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lords-of-midnight/id583644181/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Thanks for the update

*2025-04-01, version 2.0.11 (56)*

Thanks for the update.   No shaded problems

### 5/5 — Takes me back!

*2024-10-31, version 2.0.8 (50)*

Absolutely thrilled to find this old 1980s brought back to life - it’s absolutely perfect and still just as much fun. Amazing to think how far ahead of its time the original was. Massive thanks to the developer for the personal time investment to succeed with this project - I can’t thank you enough. Highly recommended to those not familiar with the original too.

### 5/5 — Don’t make ‘em like they used to

*2024-08-17, version 2.0.8 (50)*

A gorgeous looking game, on my iPhone and especially on my 16” MacBook Pro. Deceptively simple, but very challenging. Fires the imagination like a good game should. UI is smooth, easy to use. The whole package is a fun, smart, aesthetically pleasing experience. Nicely done.

### 1/5 — I can’t move the characters

*2024-03-11, version 2.0.8 (50)*

I can turn left and right and sometimes it will also move forward but the interface is not working. Such a shame as I love this game been playing it for 38 years

### 1/5 — You can’t move

*2024-02-05, version 2.0.6 (45)*

All you can do is look around. There’s no instructions on how to move, and no onscreen keys or buttons to do so. You are basically stuck rooted to the spot. 
A shame as I enjoyed playing this game on my Spectrum in the 1980s.

### 5/5 — Great game, great re-make

*2022-10-24, version 2.0.5 (44)*

Ahhh the memories on the ZX. This was something new!! Fantastic.

### 5/5 — Great to see this back

*2022-02-01, version 2.0 (31)*

Thank you very much for bringing this back, I loved this first time around and spent many hours of a misspent youth playing it, now I can while away some hours playing it on my phone - absolute class

### 1/5 — Lords of midnight

*2022-01-08, version 2.0 (31)*

Can’t move playrtbpoor game

### 5/5 — Amazing Game for iOS

*2021-12-27, version 2.0 (31)*

Ignore the old reviews that claim this game has issues on certain iPhones; it’s been updated and works flawlessly (using an iPhone 12 Pro) using the entire screen.

This is a well done tribute the the Original creator and is great for a nostalgia trip. If you’re not into classic games or text-heavy interfaces, then this won’t be for you. For everyone else, expect some rich storytelling.

### 2/5 — Recently updated my phone and now I can’t play

*2019-12-20, version 1.1.20*

I recently got an X series iPhone come to find that I can no longer play this amazing game anymore. Please update so I can once again enjoy this fantastic product.

## Frequently asked questions about The Lords of Midnight

### What kind of game is The Lords of Midnight?

The Lords of Midnight is an epic adventure strategy game. It combines guiding individual characters on quests with commanding armies in large-scale warfare against a dark witch king. It's a unique blend of adventure and war game elements, offering a deep, story-driven fantasy experience.

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

Key features include guiding characters on vital quests, commanding armies to defend against enemy hordes, and engaging in story-based, large-scope fantasy warfare. The game has been updated for iOS with adapted touch controls and crisp graphics, while retaining its original 1980s gameplay.

### How much does The Lords of Midnight cost?

The Lords of Midnight is a paid application. The provided data indicates it does not have in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a one-time purchase for the full game experience.

### What platforms is The Lords of Midnight available on?

The description explicitly mentions that the game has been brought to and updated for iOS. Therefore, it is available on iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads.

### What is the story or objective in The Lords of Midnight?

The objective is to guide individual characters on vital quests and command armies to hold back the foul hordes of Doomdark, the witch king. Players will write a new chapter in the history of the Free peoples, with victory not being inevitable, requiring strategic command and wit.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.11 (56) — 2025-04-01

Build (55)
1. FIXED: Crash when after Moonring wearer dies
2. FIXED: Incorrect hours remaining shown after finding guidance
3. FIXED: Problem with shaders on older devices - Characters surrounded in black boxes

### 2.0.9 (52) — 2025-03-23

1. UPDATED: Moved to Axmol for better device support
2. FIXED: Safe area display
3. ADDED: Game Rule - Fey Recruitment
4. ADDED: Preview of Novel Scenario
5. FIXED: Terrain display on think screen

### 2.0.8 (50) — 2024-03-04

Version 2.0.8 (50)
1. ADDED: Welcome popup for first time user
2. ADDED: Game Difficulty - Number of followers should affect outcome of fights
3. UPDATED: Lords should not be displaced when a member of a group
4. UPDATED: Groups should not disbanded when the leader dies in a battle
5. ADDED: Game Difficulty - Number of Soldiers affects the outcome of a fight
6. ADDED: Game Difficulty - time affects seeking
7. ADDED: Game Difficulty - time affects hiding
8. ADDED: Game Difficulty - time affects recruiting
9. ADDED: Game Option - Auto Seek enhancement
10. ADDED: Game Option - Auto Approach enhancement

### 2.0.6 (45) — 2023-03-20

Version 2.0.6 (45)

1. FIXED: Options menu is sometimes off the screen on narrow screens.
2. ADDED: 100% scale to panel_map_detailed
3. FIXED: Replacing missing Keyboard option on desktop devices
4. ADDED: Game Difficulty - Easy / Normal / Hard

### 2.0.5 (44) — 2022-06-21

1. ADDED: panel_map_detailed - tool tip for location - press
2. ADDED: panel_options - gameplay rules
3. ADDED: Rule: Impassable Mountains
4. ADDED: Rule: AI Impassable Mountains
5. ADDED: Rule: Sole Mountaineer
6. ADDED: Rule: LoM - Unrecruitable Fey
7. FIXED: Character Time Shader

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## More apps by Chilli Hugger Software Ltd

- [Doomdark's Revenge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doomdarks-revenge/id809092884)
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