Border Siege [war & risk]

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Border Siege [war & risk] is a single player casual strategy game. It received positive reviews from players.

Similar to the classic board game, just faster. Online and local play.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game offers a wide variety of maps and customization options, making it enjoyable for long-term play.
The developer is responsive and frequently updates the game, addressing bugs and adding new features.
The gameplay is smooth and captures the essence of the classic Risk game, providing a fun experience whether playing against AI or online.

The AI can be predictable and often fails to make strategic moves, making it less challenging over time.
There are frequent issues with online connectivity and matchmaking, leading to frustration when trying to play with others.
The randomness of the dice rolls can feel unfair, with players often losing battles despite having a significant numerical advantage.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
42%
10%
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, extensive customization options, and a variety of maps, making it a well-executed adaptation of classic risk mechanics. However, some users noted issues with realism, AI predictability, and occasional bugs that can disrupt the experience. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and offers a good balance of strategy, improvements are needed in certain areas to enhance the overall experience.
- “Tons of customizable gameplay options, great AI variations, and over 50 different maps!”
- “An incredibly well-executed independent implementation of the classic Risk mechanics, complete with AI, local PvP, and online play.”
- “Great gameplay vs humans and CPU alike.”
- “The graphics are as basic as can be, but the gameplay, maps, and AI need significant improvement.”
- “Like most things, there are a few aspects that could improve gameplay (hardness setting in local play, quicker placement of troops, improvement on the rolls as you lose a lot of troops each turn, etc.), hence the 4 instead of 5 stars.”
- “Its okay... the gameplay will freeze and you won't be able to move; it needs a few bugs fixed.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as nice and well-implemented, while others criticize them as basic, bland, and in need of improvement. Many users express a desire for brighter graphics, more animations, and enhanced aesthetics to elevate the overall experience. Despite the graphical shortcomings, the gameplay and mechanics are often highlighted as strong points.
- “This game is very well made, great graphics and gameplay.”
- “The good: it's an awesome implementation of risk, graphics are nice and gameplay works well on a phone or tablet.”
- “I love the new maps, and the new graphic style was much appreciated!”
- “The current graphics are quite primitive.”
- “The visuals for this game are so bland and boring that it's almost not even exciting.”
- “Graphics and UI are not great if those are high priority for you, but the mechanics and gameplay are excellent.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
64%
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many users report smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, a significant number also experience frustrating glitches, freezes, and bugs, particularly with specific maps and features. These issues have led some players to downgrade their ratings, indicating that while the game has potential, it requires further optimization to enhance stability.
- “The game runs great and flows so nicely.”
- “Bug free and continually improves!”
- “It's snappy and bug free.”
- “I love the app but couldn't give it five stars because of the glitches.”
- “It was a great game, now it has so many bugs... can't cash my cards half the time and when I only have 2 counties left and I try to fortify, it gets stuck between my two countries as I have no other counties to click off onto... was 5 stars, now so buggy!”
- “The Westeros map freezes the game every time I attack, but only on that map... please fix.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
Overall, the game boasts excellent replayability, particularly in multiplayer mode, thanks to its variety of maps and strategic options. Players appreciate the endless replay value, although some have noted the need for a more convenient replay button. The combination of local play and diverse gameplay elements contributes to its strong appeal for repeated sessions.
- “It really is the best strategy game of this style currently out there, simple and streamlined with enough variety and control to ensure endless replayability.”
- “This is a great little game, I love that you can play locally with up to 5 people, lots of maps as well, so loads of replayability!”
- “Endless replay value.”
- “This is a great little game; I love that you can play locally with up to 5 people. There are lots of maps as well, so there's loads of replayability!”
- “I particularly love the variety of maps available, which significantly expands the replay value.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Users express a desire for the inclusion of mission cards to enhance the game's story element, reminiscent of the original board game. While the local play experience is praised as "epic," the online play suffers from connectivity issues and a lack of active players, detracting from the overall narrative engagement.
- “The local play is a whole other story... it's epic!”
- “The only thing missing are missions!”
- “My only complaint is that I wish this included mission cards.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, users appreciate the lack of advertisements and in-app purchases, highlighting a positive gaming experience without interruptions. However, some players express frustration that ads appear even in the paid version, questioning the necessity of this monetization approach.
- “Love that there's no ads or in-app purchases!”
- “No ads, great online or local play, tons of game option variations.”
- “No ads or begging for a rating is great too.”
- “The bad: ads show up on the paid version, no idea why this is needed.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with smooth performance reported on various devices like the S3 and Moto Atrix. However, some users note that improvements are needed for larger screen sizes and map performance, particularly on devices like the One X.
- “Everything runs smoothly, additions are nice, and the update works great on the S3.”
- “Other than that, the maps are great, the game runs smoothly on my Moto Atrix, and the UI makes it smooth after you get used to it.”
- “Once this game has been optimized for larger screen sizes, I'd probably rate it back as a 5.”
- “Love it, but it could use some improvements in map performance. It looks so slow on my One X.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as effective and entertaining, complemented by engaging maps and challenging AI, which adds to the overall enjoyment and variety of gameplay options.
- “This game is hilarious with interesting maps, challenging AI, and lots of options.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every playthrough a joy.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios throughout the game.”

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Border Siege [war & risk] is a casual strategy game.

Border Siege [war & risk] is available on Phone and Tablet.

Border Siege [war & risk] was developed by ElectroWolff Games.

Border Siege [war & risk] has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Border Siege [war & risk] is a single player game.

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