# Warlords Classic Strategy

> official port from PC/Amiga

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id532024361](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id532024361)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id532024361`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Konstantin Slichnyi
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,621 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.66
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-02
- **First published:** 2012-06-10
- **Size:** 72 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/warlords-classic-strategy/id532024361)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://desktop-control.com/ios/warlords/wlpp.html](http://desktop-control.com/ios/warlords/wlpp.html)

## Description

Warlords Classic Strategy brings the classic Warlords experience to iPad and iPhone as an official port. It preserves retro graphics, the old-school map, and memorable factions, with three free maps Illuria, Erythea, and Reldaria, plus 60 more available via in-app purchase. Multiplayer via Game Center is supported.

Choose from eight factions—Sirian Knights, Gray Dwarves, Storm Giants, Orcs of Kor, Elves of Elvallie, Horse Lords, Selentine Empire, or Lord Bane—and command armies to conquer cities, train mighty heroes, and forge alliances as you explore Illuria's ruins. The game supports up to eight players and includes a detailed manual. Note this version includes a few differences from the original Warlords 1 port, such as tomb-based treasure and adjusted hero behavior.

## Rankings

- #44,080 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise Warlords Classic Strategy as a nostalgic, polished port with deep strategy and high replay value on iOS. However, the dominant complaint is monetization: paywalls for maps previously owned, broken or unavailable restore purchases, and shifting content behind payments. AI balance and combat outcomes are also flagged as inconsistent, and some classic features are missing. Despite these issues, the game remains engaging for strategy fans, with ongoing updates and a faithful feel to the original.

### Pros

- Faithful port that preserves the original Warlords feel, appealing to nostalgia.
- High replay value with many maps and unit options, offering deep strategy.
- Easy to learn and enjoyable on iPad, with casual yet strategic gameplay.
- Active development and ongoing updates with new maps and features.

### Cons

- Maps previously included or free are now behind paywalls; players must pay again for content they already owned.
- Restore purchases often fail or require repurchasing maps, causing frustration.
- AI balance issues and unpredictable combat outcomes; some reviewers note unfair results.
- Missing classic features (e.g., surrender option, saved-game deletion) and changes to monetization can detract from the experience.

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