Comparison

FirstQueen1NEXT vs Samurai Heroes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

FirstQueen1NEXT

A remake of a classic strategy game, this title offers upgraded gameplay with larger battlefields and troop management. Recruit diverse units, manage their personalities, and strategically lead them to victory against ambitious rulers. Operability is optimized for modern touchscreens.

Highlights
  • Remake of a classic 1988 strategy game
  • Upgraded gameplay and improved playability
  • Battles with a second battalion of troops
  • Subordinates act based on individual personalities
  • New characters and items like nurses and special item users
  • Strategic unit placement and enemy troop management
  • Optimized operability for smartphones and tablets
Features
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*There is an internal purchase, but it is not essential to clear the game! This is to expand the range of enjoyment of the game. *In the vertical display, a cross key appears at the bottom left, but it is not essential for operation. It is not displayed in landscape orientation. High-speed movement is also possible by flicking the screen. *Operation instructions can be found in the game. Tap the book icon at the top left of the screen. *This is a remake of a popular game that was released more than 30 years ago and has been updated and improved. This game is based on the game first released in 1988 on the PC called "First Queen". (Later, it was also released on home console machines) The game screen has been made larger, battles allowing using a 2nd battalion of troops, and the overall game play has been upgraded to improve playability! *Original Game System Your subordinates will usually attack and retreat according to orders, but they will do so based on their individual personalities. There are also characters and items that were not in the original, such as nurses who are dedicated to treat the wounded without any regard to danger and also soldiers who are able to fully use special items. The tribes that make up the nation may become enemies or allies as the game progresses. Defeating an enemy leader can turn the concerning enemy troops into allies. Players can take control of a character and move them out of dire situations. In other words, basically, you are their "guardian". If the characters are in a battle they can win, you can leave them alone. When fighting against a stronger foe, use of items and other abilities might be required. A weak character will quickly retreat when their "LIFE" decreases. If they leave the battle and stay away from enemies, they can quickly recover to fight again. This has resulted in a system where "even strong soldiers will be in danger if surrounded". It is a system for heroes to fight in groups instead of facing battles alone. In the same manner as a typical simulation game, many units are spread throughout the country. Over time, some enemy units will march towards your castle. You also need a strategy on where to stop powerful units. *The operability has been matched to smartphones and tablets. You can flick and scroll in the selection window. Dash with a 4-way flick. Escape with a dash or rescue your allies. It is also possible to damage the enemy by ramming. Heavy characters like Lance have a greater effect, making it easier to break through the enemy's enclosure. The icon palette is enlarged for easy operation. To download all the data from the store, please download it with a Wi-Fi connection. *Record of the Battle of Ornic. The Queen was full of ambition to control the world and began marching south. However, countries that faced her were not unified and fell before her army marching towards Ornic. With the fall of his country, Count Richmont begins a counterattack with Crucible soldiers.

About

Samurai Heroes

Embark on an open-ended turn-based RPG adventure in the Sengoku period. Choose from numerous factions and create your own warlords to conquer Japan. Enhance generals, manage domestic affairs, and forge your own samurai legend.

Highlights
  • Unparalleled freedom in protagonist and faction choice
  • Collect and enhance over 300 generals
  • Create your own unique warlords
  • Engage in domestic affairs and blacksmithing
  • Explore a realistic map of Japan
  • Rich systems for long-term replayability
Features
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[An “Ultra-Free” Sengoku-Era Hack-and-Slash RPG Arrives on iOS!] *Samurai Heroes* is a highly open-ended turn-based command RPG set in the Sengoku period. Choose your protagonist freely from among 91 factions, over 300 warlords, and even “new warlords” you create yourself, then roam the vast map of Japan as you aim to unify the realm. What kind of Samurai life will the protagonist you choose lead? Now, the curtain rises on that story. ◆ Game Features ● Unparalleled Freedom: Freely choose your protagonist from every faction, every common and independent general, and even your own original new generals! ● Over 300 Generals: Collect a diverse array of generals and freely form the strongest army! ● Loot and General Enhancement: Collect items with randomly assigned quality and Prefixes, and freely enhance your favorite generals using the Sub-General System! ● Biographies for All Generals: A feature that lets you view the historical backgrounds of all 315 characters, including the protagonist and your allies. ● Realistic Map: Advance across a vast map created based on actual Japanese geography. ● Rich Features: Packed with systems designed for long-term play, including new general creation, domestic affairs, blacksmithing, training, and replayable content.

Screenshots

FirstQueen1NEXT4 screens
Samurai Heroes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai Heroes at none against FirstQueen1NEXT's 7. Samurai Heroes also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). FirstQueen1NEXT's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FirstQueen1NEXT costs $2.99 and Samurai Heroes $6.99 up front. FirstQueen1NEXT sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Samurai Heroes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FirstQueen1NEXT ships an update fortnightly, Samurai Heroes every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
FirstQueen1NEXT versus Samurai Heroes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstQueen1NEXTSamurai Heroes
Price$2.99 — better$6.99
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size417 MB327 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperKure Software Koubou Co.,Ltd.Daisuke Yuasa

Customer experience

FirstQueen1NEXT

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

Samurai Heroes

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

FirstQueen1NEXT

One-time7
  • PointPack1000$0.99
  • 2200ポイントパック$1.99
  • 3400ポイントパック$2.99
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  • 4600ポイントパック$3.99
  • 9800ポイントパック$7.99
  • 23000ポイントパック$15.99
  • 36000ポイントパック$23.99
None

Samurai Heroes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstQueen1NEXT free?
FirstQueen1NEXT costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Samurai Heroes free?
Samurai Heroes costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FirstQueen1NEXT or Samurai Heroes have ads?
Neither FirstQueen1NEXT nor Samurai Heroes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FirstQueen1NEXT or Samurai Heroes?
FirstQueen1NEXT ships an update fortnightly, and Samurai Heroes every 3 days. Most recently, FirstQueen1NEXT was updated on October 25, 2026 and Samurai Heroes on October 25, 2026.

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