# Wars and Battles - Strategy & History

> Turn-based historical wargame platform simulating battles and campaigns. (iPhone/iPad app by Hunted Cow Studios Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wars-and-battles-strategy-and-history/id926280609 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393552288)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 58 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 677 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wars-and-battles-strategy-and-history/id926280609/reviews.md

## What is Wars and Battles?

* Pocket Tactics - 5/5
* Armchair General - 90%
* Pocket Gamer - 8/10
* IGN - 8/10
* Digitally Downloaded - 4.5/5
* I Play Apps - 8/10
* iPad Insight - App of the week

Wars and Battles is a platform of turn-based wargames that simulate historical battles and campaigns over several centuries and continents. Wars and Battles offers you rich and immersive graphics, intuitive yet sophisticated gameplay and hours and hours of game. Integrating the sophistication of traditional wargames into tablets is our commitment to players fond of strategy, history or the military.

By buying the Wars and Battles app you will be able to play the campaign in each of the 4 battles in the package. This represents more than 50 original scenarios, of which there are more than 30 for Normandy 1944 and October War 1973 alone. Advanced scenarios and full battles (including “what-if” scenarios) are available through in-app purchases, so the fun never ends!

The next battles we will release are: Kharkov 1943 and The Korean War 1950-1951.


Key features of the games:

-           Fight, turn-based battles in both 2D and 3D views in impressive visual quality;
-           Play quick and full battle scenarios;
-           Play in solo mode or in asynchronous multiplayer mode with any player in the world at any time;
-           Become a strategist with every turn you take and every scenario you complete. Enjoy a progressive experience by upgrading your rank;
-           Increase your knowledge of history thanks to extensive historical photos, commentaries and units’ fact sheets;
-           2 battles available, 2 additional battles to be released.


Get ready to step into the General’s shoes and rewrite some of history’s most famous battles!

Visit www.warsandbattles.com for more information.

## Key features

- Turn-based historical battles
- 2D and 3D visual views
- Solo and asynchronous multiplayer modes
- Progressive rank system
- Historical photos and commentaries
- Over 50 original scenarios

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normandy 1944 Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| October War 1973 Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Wars and Battles?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-learn gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and detailed unit artwork
- 📚 Rich historical content and unit backgrounds
- 🎮 Deep strategic gameplay with tactical depth
- 🧠 Challenging and competent AI opponents
- 🎯 Well-designed hex-and-counter wargame system
- 📱 Excellent adaptation for touch controls on iPad
- 🎭 Authentic historical scenarios and campaigns
- ⚙️ Smooth performance on various iPad models
- 🎪 Good variety of scenarios and battle types

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Abandoned by developers with no updates
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and pricing model
- 📉 Limited content in base game
- 🚫 Promised campaigns never released (Korea, Kharkov, etc.)
- 🔐 Registration and account system problems
- 💾 Save game functionality issues and data loss
- 🎮 Lack of undo move feature
- 🔄 Only one save game slot available
- 📡 Poor developer communication and support
- ⚠️ Unbalanced gameplay in some scenarios
- 🎵 Repetitive and low-quality audio
- 🎯 Limited multiplayer functionality
- 🗺️ Small map sizes limiting tactical options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes during large scenarios and campaigns
- Crashes when loading specific battles
- Freezes during AI turns
- In-app purchase system loops and fails
- Unable to load saved campaigns after updates
- Registration confirmation emails not sent
- Invisible unit graphics on map
- Dead unit counters remaining on battlefield
- Progress loss after registration
- Tutorial bubbles blocking required buttons
- Crashes when specific unit types attack (Sagger)
- Game locks during purchase transactions
- Instability on iPad 2 and older devices
- Text cutoff in event journal

**Most requested features**

- Korean War campaign completion
- Kharkov and Market Garden scenarios
- Undo move functionality
- Multiple save game slots
- Better online multiplayer support
- Larger map sizes for more tactical depth
- Stacking limits to encourage maneuvering
- Private email game setup
- Sandbox/custom battle mode
- Improved tutorial system
- Better air support mechanics clarity
- German language support
- Free-to-play model with optional purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wars-and-battles-strategy-and-history/id926280609/reviews.md

### 4/5 — What about Korea?

*2024-03-28*

It’s been years since we’ve been promised the campaigns

### 5/5 — This is Unity of Command for iPad

*2024-03-06, version 1.5.2*

It’s a GREAT game… this was a small studio. I read some the critical reviews.. these people are not realistic. 

This studio was way ahead of its time. No customers (so called war gamers) supported them, so how you expect them to keep releasing content? (without paying bills?)  At least it’s still on the App Store. That alone (keeping your game on the App Store) costs money. 

DEAR DEVS, We have AI now.. 

If still considering getting back in, all these years later? Perhaps you can use ChatGPT & Mid Journey to create the dialogue and graphics? (Decrease your over head) 

I’ll gladly the content, unfortunately, you removed some of the content from being purchased, I will still buy if incomplete and only a few missions.

### 3/5 — Real Farce

*2023-09-11*

You assured us the games we waited years for would be available.

### 2/5 — Hexwar has better standards than this

*2023-03-28, version 1.5.2*

Disappointing.  I watched straight leg infantry run clear across the map in a single turn to capture an objective.  It was further than any of the armored units could even move.  Silly.

Unrealistic, and each battle is completely dependent on how many units are stacked and in contact.  Artillery is indecisive.  Still can’t figure out how to call for air support, as it is not apparent.   

Got bored after six games and stopped.

### 5/5 — Why was this never finished?

*2022-01-17, version 1.5.2*

So many good games but this one had a chance to be great!  Ahead of its time, needs to be finished.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2021-09-21, version 1.5.2*

When are the next modules going to be released. Stalingrad and Korea.

### 3/5 — Alright

*2021-06-03, version 1.5.2*

Cool game, but dead

### 1/5 — Abandoned

*2020-12-30, version 1.5.2*

Great game but abandoned by devs. In game purchasing nonfunctional. No additional content. No forum support. No updates.... Completely ghosted.... Game should be removed from the App Store.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2020-12-19, version 1.5.2*

The tutorial is lacklustre and doesn’t explain how you can get advantages or remove disadvantages when attacking the enemy, and also attacking from more than 1 direction is bad even though it should deal a huge moral blow to the enemy. There is this one soundtrack that sounds like someone having crapped their pants and and doing high knees. Oh, and did I forget to mention that DESPITE the fact that this is a paid game, you ONLY GET TO PLAY ON ONE MAP, and only ONE MODE on said map, like you are paying 5-7$ for the LITE version of a game

### 5/5 — Nice game

*2020-03-27, version 1.5.2*

Intuitive, easy to play and nice choice of scenarios, hope the boys at Hexwar will keep developing this one......I mean it's not like you can get outside at the moment !!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Wars and Battles

### What is Wars and Battles?

Wars and Battles is a platform for turn-based wargames that recreate historical battles and campaigns. It offers immersive graphics and sophisticated gameplay for strategy and history enthusiasts. The app allows players to step into the role of a general and engage in simulated warfare.

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

Key features include fighting turn-based battles in both 2D and 3D views, playing quick and full battle scenarios, and engaging in solo or asynchronous multiplayer modes. Players can also enjoy a progressive rank system and increase their historical knowledge through extensive in-game content.

### How much does Wars and Battles cost?

The base Wars and Battles app is free and includes the campaign for 4 battles, offering over 50 original scenarios. Advanced scenarios and full battles, including 'what-if' scenarios, are available through in-app purchases.

### What historical periods and conflicts does the app cover?

The app simulates historical battles and campaigns over several centuries and continents. The initial package includes scenarios for Normandy 1944 and the October War 1973. Future releases are planned for Kharkov 1943 and The Korean War 1950-1951.

### Can I play with friends or other players?

Yes, the app offers an asynchronous multiplayer mode. This allows you to play with any player in the world at any time, taking turns strategically to outmaneuver your opponents.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2015-07-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Version 1.5.1559 of Wars and Battles.

Bugs fixes:
- The display of combats are fixed on multiplayer mode.
- User is automatically reconnected at the end of impulsion on multiplayer mode.
- In-App purchases are availlable in multiplayer mode.

### 1.5.1 — 2015-07-08

- Spanish language integration

Bugs fixes:
- OctoberWar In-App purchase is enabled.
- Battles are now playable.
- User settings are now independent of the user profil.

### 1.5 — 2015-06-23

- Release of the Battle October War
- Fixing some bugs
- Improving the UI

### 1.4 — 2015-02-02

- Fixing bugs
- Integrating new tutorials 
- Modifying game difficulty to fit users' needs

### 1.3 — 2015-01-15

- Fixing solo and multiplayer issues
- Fixing save profiles progress issue
- Memory optimization
- First campaign scenario made easier

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