Deep Strategy on iOS? e.g. Hearts of Iron

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  1. Monolith

    Monolith Well-Known Member

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    Does anything like this exist? If anyone is familiar with the PC series "Hearts of Iron", something like that. Basically any titles that involve a lot of micromanagement, large tech trees, and open-ended storylines.

    Stuff like Game Dev Story is fun, but gets old fast once you play it a couple times. Wesnoth is OK, but still feels too structured for my liking. Any suggestions?
     
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  3. Teknikal

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    I've tried quite a few hoping for the same I have a ton of games like civilization revolution, settlers, Rogue Planet, Land Air Sea Warfare, World in War none of them have really hit the mark I'd say the civilization game is the closest but it kind of plays like a kids version of the PC games.

    I think I might start a fresh game of Arsenal of Democracy on my PC now I've read this I haven't played it for a while.
     
  4. Monolith

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    bump. its been a few months... anything new?
     
  5. Adobot

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    Try History: Egypt Engineering an Empire. Haven't played it myself, but it got good reviews and is being compared to Civilization. It's also on sale for $0.99.
     
  6. Monolith

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    Ahh... I saw that one; didn't know it was on sale now. Thanks!
     
  7. Monolith

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    Bump again.

    Anything else out there?

    Why oh why won't anyone make a good strategy game for iOS? I'm so sick of the endless waves of crap that keep being shoveled into the app store.

    Help!!
     
  8. TheDukester

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    Lower expected return on twice as much labor would be my guess.

    They're coming, though. GMT games is actively seeking developers, and Project Simonsen shows promise:

    http://www.shenandoahstudio.us/
     
  9. Monolith

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    I'd pay $30 just for a port of an old PC classic.
     
  10. bighi

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    Anything new?

    I really need some deep strategy games on my iPhone. I'd pay $10 or $15 for a really good one, as I paid for Final Fantasy Tactics (and FFT was not a very good port)
     
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  12. Ringthane

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    Bump. I'm a big time, old school strategy fan. My tastes range from Civ to HoI to Spaceward Ho!, SMAC and X-Com. Saw Ascendancy recommended here multiple times so will check that out tonight!
     
  13. Monolith

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    3-month check-in.

    Anything new?
     
  14. patrice-

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    I just think iOS is not the platform for deep games: unfortunately we mostly find casual games for mass market :(
    I'd also be interested if someone had suggestions, I had been a fan of so many strategy games on PC.
     
  15. icepulse

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    "European War 2" and "World Conquerer 1945" should be right up your alley.
     
  16. Monolith

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    6-month check-in.

    Anything new, guys?
     
  17. Monolith

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    It's been 2 years -- anything new, guys?

    Maybe a good business sim, too? Or a sandbox city builder? Maybe a remake of the original Railroad Tycoon?

    Hopefully kairosoft isn't still the best available. :(
     
  18. Topherunhinged

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    What a sad state of affairs. Still, Starbase Orion is solid as are numerous board game ports, there's Transport Tycoon and Legion... plus the Slitherine stuff.
     
  19. Aventador

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    Panzer Corps
    Panzer Tactics
    Z the Game ( real time strategy with management )
    Eclipse ( boardgame )
    Palm Kingdoms 2 ( like old Heroes )
    XCOM
    Autumn Dynasty
     
  20. Nullzone

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    #20 Nullzone, Jun 4, 2014
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    Just stumbled on this thread.
    I second Autumn Dynasty, X-COM, Ascendancy, and Starbase Orion.
    More down the tactics alley, but I highly recommend the two Ravenmark games.
    And for a whole different kind of beast with longterm strategy and incredibly deep gameplay, give King of Dragonpass a try.
    Uhr:Warlords is interesting as well, a bit like fantasy chess with more - and interesting - moves/options.
    For a tactical/strategic thinking boardgame, Elder Sign:Omens .
    And that's pretty much it, unfortunately...
     

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