- CategoryGames
- First releasedJune 24, 2016
- Versions1 archived
- Installable1 of 1
- AvailabilityStill on the App Store
- SellerPlaydek, Inc.
- Bundle IDcom.playdekgames.twilightstruggle
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
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Report an issue"Now the trumpet summons us again, not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need; not as a call to battle, though embattled we are – but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle..." – President John F. Kennedy
HISTORY IN THE MAKING Twilight Struggle puts the player at the center of the Cold War, the political and economic struggle between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R that spanned 5 decades from the 1950's to the 1990's. Designed by award winning creators Ananda Gupta and Jason Matthews, players control one of the two modern superpowers, as they work to spread their dominance throughout the world via political influence and coup attempts. But if either side triggers nuclear war, it's game over!
CARD BASED EVENTS The event cards in the game are based on actual historical events from the Cold War era. Through the playing of these events, players exert their superpower's influence as they attempt to gain allies and regional control of the globe. From the early days of De-Stalinization, to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War and beyond, players are immersed in the actual events of the struggle between these two nations to be the dominant superpower in the world!
IMMERSIVE STRATEGY Hone your skill and strategy as a world leader against an A.I. opponent, and then take your game global with matches against other players via asynchronous online game play.
FEATURES •A.I. Opponent •In-game Tutorial •Pass-and-Play Multiplayer •Asynchronous or Real-time Online Play •Invite Playdek Friends •Online Profile and Stats •Customized Online Game Clock •Player Rating System
"As a strategy game, Twilight Struggle is a revelation." - PC Gamer "...every strategy gamer should play Twilight Struggle without fail: it's just that good." - Pocket Tactics
AWARDS 2012 Ludoteca Ideale Winner 2011 Lucca Games Best Boardgame for Experts 2006 International Gamers Awards - Historical Simulation 2006 International Gamers Awards - General Strategy; Two-players 2006 Golden Geek Best Wargame Winner 2006 Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game Winner 2005 James F. Dunnigan Award Winner 2005 Charles S. Roberts Best Modern Era Boardgame Winner
*AN INTERNET CONNECTION AND PLAYDEK ACCOUNT ARE REQUIRED FOR ONLINE PLAY.*
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Archived Reviews
8 of 25Very unbalanced game with dice rolling. In my opinion no game can be a “strategy” game if you have to rely on dice. The app itself contradicts its own rules. People who enjoy this game are enjoy tedium and the color beige.
Such a cool concept, but the AI cheats and is brutally difficult. It’s impossible to change the difficulty, and even if you give yourself the advantage at the start of the game, the AI always knows what cards you have and always has a better hand than you. Would actually be fun if the game was fair.
it is too unstable，easy to return to desk
Can we make the computer much faster?
Love the general mood the game imparts with its design and sound. Sometimes a little hard to easily look at the effects of previous events in the top corners of the screen, but overall pretty solid and fun.
Screwy odds to the point of ruining the game.
Great game but recently has started developing lots of bugs. I didn’t see these a year ago so not sure what happened but it is making the game nearly unplayable. Space race track is not always being progressed despite having successful die rolls. This is the biggest bug and really hinders the game. Game no longer allows you to take actions to advance the DEFCON track to Level 1, ending the game, when the AI opponent plays cards to allow you to do so (ex: USSR playing CIA with current DEFCON of 2). Multiple graphical issues are annoying but not imperative, such as numbers not being on the adding VP stars. AI in general is very subpar, proceeding with some terrible moves but yet always seeming to know your scoring card.
Some of the usual cards are no longer showing up in the game. Very disappointing update.
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.