The Lords of Midnight

Name: The Lords of Midnight
Rating: 4.3 (27 reviews)
Author: Chilli Hugger Software Ltd

By: Chilli Hugger Software Ltd

Adventure

Features & Capabilities

Mike Singleton's '84 classic Adventure Strategy game, brought to and updated for iOS.

"The Lords of Midnight is not simply an adventure game nor simply a war game. It was really a new type that became known as an epic game, for as you play the Lords of Midnight you will be writing a new chapter in the history of the peoples of the Free. You will guide individual characters across the land of Midnight on vital quests but you will also command armies that must endeavour to hold back the foul hordes of Doomdark, the witch king. Yours will be no inevitable victory." - Mike Singleton 1984

"Lords of Midnight does story-based, large-scope, high-fantasy warfare better than most titles I can think of, iOS or otherwise."

Rating 4/5- PocketTactics.com

"This is an outstanding remake and developer Chris Wild, should feel very proud of creating such a superb celebration of the man’s work."

Rating 8/10 - Metro

"#1 - Top 5 iPhone and iPad games of the week"

AppMyWorld.com

"If you're interested in classic games, especially fantasy and/or strategy games, Lords of Midnight is a must-have."

Rating 4/5 - TouchArcade.com

"App of the Year!"

Rating 5/5, Mirror.co.uk

"It's an unmissable remake. Few titles weather the storms of time as well as this solid-gold classic."

Rating 4/5 - PocketGamer.co.uk

"A must own title; pure genius and extremely entertaining. Recommended."

Rating 98/100 - Arcade Life

“Made of extremely bright colors and clean lines, a stylistic choice that was and still is very original.” – Multiplayer.it

"Despite the perfectly adapted touch controls and crisp graphic presentation, this is a proper 1980s they-don’t-make-’em-like-they-used-to game"

PocketTactics.com

"#3 - Top 10 iPad games and apps of December 2012"

QualityIndex.com

"If you love a game, love the game’s creator and want to produce an updated tribute – here’s your benchmark. Almost thirty years old and yet it feels fresh, relevant and completely at home on a touch screen. Recommended without reservation – so good it makes me want to cry."

Arcade Life

"Original, longed for and a perfect adaptation of a legendary game. Unlike those Spectrum conversions that are strictly for nostalgia lovers, Chris Wild’s Lords of Midnight will enthrall any gamer who thinks he has what it takes for a true battle of wits where only the most brilliant commanders will survive."

Louise Mensch, Mirror.co.uk

"Lords of Midnight is an experience that everybody with a remote interest in games should have, buying into your characters and developing your own war stories is a wonderful thing. It is a game with hidden depths that deserve to be plumbed and I cannot recommend it enough."

KoruCottage.com

iOS Best Port/Retro Gamer of the Year"

Arcade Life

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** PLEASE NOTE ** You need iBooks installed to read the Novella.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Chilli Hugger Software Ltd

Rating:

4.30

(27) 0.70

Version:

2.0.11 (56) Last updated: 2025-04-01

Version code:

873678857

Creation date:

2012-12-19

Compatible devices:

Size:

25.05MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 255,239 ▲ 432,515

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Developed by:

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https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/the-lords-of-midnight/id583644181

User Reviews

Overall, players praise The Lords of Midnight for its striking visuals, faithful revival, and deep strategic gameplay that honors the original while offering modern portability. The game shines as a nostalgic homage with a polished port, strong storytelling, and solid value. The main drawbacks mentioned across reviews are early compatibility issues on some iPhone models (notably X-series) that required updates to run smoothly, and some players' frustration with touch controls or UI elements. When resolved, it's seen as a standout revival for strategy/RPG fans.

Pros

Stunning visuals and polished aesthetics across devices (iPhone, iPad, MacBook).
Nostalgic tribute to the original Midnight, with faithful revival and legacy respect.
Deep, strategic gameplay with rewarding challenge and storytelling.
Faithful, smooth port that preserves the classic experience on modern hardware.
Excellent value and widely recommended by fans and newcomers.

Cons

Compatibility issues on certain iPhone models (notably iPhone X/X-series) causing crashes before updates, addressed in later patches.

Recent reviews

A gorgeous looking game, on my iPhone and especially on my 16” MacBook Pro. Deceptively simple, but very challenging. Fires the imagination like a good game should. UI is smooth, easy to use. The whole package is a fun, smart, aesthetically pleasing experience. Nicely done.

by li*****, 2024-08-17

Ignore the old reviews that claim this game has issues on certain iPhones; it’s been updated and works flawlessly (using an iPhone 12 Pro) using the entire screen. This is a well done tribute the the Original creator and is great for a nostalgia trip. If you’re not into classic games or text-heavy interfaces, then this won’t be for you. For everyone else, expect some rich storytelling.

by Je*****, 2021-12-27

I recently got an X series iPhone come to find that I can no longer play this amazing game anymore. Please update so I can once again enjoy this fantastic product.