# This Means WAR!

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id641387028](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id641387028)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id641387028`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TapZen, LLC
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (391 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.143
- **Last updated:** 2019-01-31
- **First published:** 2014-06-26
- **Size:** 143 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/this-means-war/id641387028)
- **Website:** [https://kingsheadgames.com](https://kingsheadgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kingsheadgames.com/privacy.html](https://kingsheadgames.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Modern combat meets pocket-sized strategy. This Means WAR! lets you command bases and armies in fast-paced battles — base-on-base and army-on-army — against players worldwide, with dynamic multi-unit battles.

Build your fortress, deploy 13 unit types, upgrade troops, forge alliances, tackle a campaign, raid rivals, and compete in weekly tournaments for medals and power. The game is free to play with optional in-app purchases.

## Rankings

- #88,886 — Overall
- #72 — tank

## Review summary

Reviews largely describe a once-engaging game with creative strategy and nostalgia value, but are overwhelmed by chronic server problems, lack of updates, and monetization-driven progression. Players report frequent login failures, unresponsive support, and cloud-save losses, making ongoing play frustrating. A few reviewers still enjoy the experience when the game is up, but persistent issues have led many to abandon the title.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay when the game is functioning
- Creative strategy and base-building elements
- Nostalgia and longevity for players returning after years

### Cons

- Persistent server errors and inability to connect or load
- Lack of updates and apparent abandonment by developers
- Pay-to-win dynamics and harsh matchmaking that push spending
- Poor or nonexistent customer support
- Cloud save/device transfer issues leading to lost progress

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