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Zen Wars

Zen Wars

by Patrick Wolowicz

6 ratings
97 reviews
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🏰 Strategy

Archived App (Last seen on 4 Mar 2025)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 11, 2011
  • October 23, 2017

Features

Developer

Patrick Wolowicz
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🧾$0.99
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🏆3 achievements
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About

Engage in fast-paced strategy and defense by building and fortifying your base. Place various cannons to destroy enemy forces and compete in challenging single-player campaigns or intense online multiplayer battles. Become the ultimate Zen Master by outsmarting your opponents.

✓Build and fortify your base
✓Place cannons (regular, super, laser)
✓Destroy enemy armies
✓Single player campaign mode
✓Online multiplayer battles (2-3 players)
✓Game Center achievements and leaderboards
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Zen Wars. Based on 6 reviews and a 3.0/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Faithful Rampart reinterpretation
  • 👍Great storyline and artwork
  • 👍Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍Good multiplayer experience
  • 👍Worth the price
  • 👍Creative defense puzzle game
  • 👍Smooth controls on iPad
  • 👍Good concept and idea

Negative things

  • 👎Short campaign/levels
  • 👎Clunky interface/controls
  • 👎Annoying music/sound
  • 👎Some UI issues
  • 👎Multiplayer not always active
  • 👎Too simple for some
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What's New in Zen Wars

1.5

October 23, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. • Fixed a crash when skipping the advisor.

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

"Unlimited Evil Cards" Pack

Sending nice cards to opponents is free. To rub your victory into your opponent's face purchase the evil card pack, which will unlock the evil cards permanently!

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Fun game

I cannot turn the sound off for some reason.

Would be great if i could play against a computer vs people i don't know who play games far to much.
Kcafd20Kcafd20

Great Game—A Genuine Tribute

It's a faithful Rampart reinterpretation and fully 64Bit/iOS11 compliant.

An instant classic.
MitchismoMitchismo

Fixed!

Update, latest update fixed crashing issue. Thanks!

Can’t play - IOS 11 - crashes before it starts gameplay.
Steph7933Steph7933

Response from developer

Hi Steph, Thanks for reporting, sorry for the issue - we've identified a few iOS 11 problems and fix them. Please give version 1.5 a try!

Crashes

Crashes right after the first “prepare to fire” I guess that’s one dollar I’ll never see again.
fanofpaulsfanofpauls

Response from developer

Thanks for reporting, sorry for the issue - we've identified a few iOS 11 problems and fix them. Please give version 1.5 a try!

Ain't workin

Crashes after "prepare to fire!"
humbucker17humbucker17

Response from developer

Thanks for reporting, sorry for the issue - we've identified a few iOS 11 problems and fix them. Please give version 1.5 a try!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Crashes on startup/menu

Bug

Crashes during gameplay

Bug

Crashes after first 'prepare to fire'

Bug

Multiplayer not starting

Bug

Tutorial not progressing

Bug

Game crashes when exiting

Bug

Freezes during phone calls/alerts

Bug

Local multiplayer buggier

Bug

Cannons not placing properly

Bug

Achievement not awarded

Bug

Game crashes on survival mode

Bug
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Requested Features

17 requests

More levels

Feature

Add AI/computer opponents

Feature

Optional sound/music control

Feature

Adjustable difficulty

Feature

Upgrade cannons

Feature

Faster loading times

Feature

Remove shake to pause

Feature

Optional rotate button

Feature

Remove advisor icon obstruction

Feature

Better visual for cannon shots

Feature

Fast switching capability

Feature

iPad compatibility

Feature

Dark mode

Feature

More variety in puzzle pieces/weapons

Feature

Turn off zoom on iPad

Feature

Remove between-screen popups

Feature

Pause button

Feature

FAQ

What is Zen Wars?

Zen Wars is a fast-paced strategy-puzzle defense game where players build and fortify their bases, place cannons, and destroy enemy armies. It offers single-player campaigns and online multiplayer battles.

What are the key features of Zen Wars?

Key features include building and repairing fortress walls, placing various types of cannons for offense, destroying enemy units, and engaging in online multiplayer modes with Game Center support for achievements and leaderboards.

How much does Zen Wars cost?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. Specific costs for in-app items are not detailed in the provided description.

What platforms is Zen Wars available on?

Based on the description mentioning App Store and Game Center, Zen Wars is available on iOS devices. Compatibility details beyond this are not specified.

What are the different game modes in Zen Wars?

Zen Wars features multiple modes of play, including a Campaign mode for single-player progression, a Survival mode, and an Online Multiplayer mode where players can compete against others.