Hnefatafl
- April 30, 2020
- Philippe Schober
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Get on Apple Store"Hnefatafl" is a 2-player warfare strategy game, also known as the "Game of the Vikings," where one player controls the black army trying to capture the white king, while the other protects the white king and helps him escape. With rich historical backgrounds, the game requires strategic planning, trap-setting, and outsmarting opponents, offering various customizable variants. Play locally in single-player, PvP, or multi-player mode with split-screen support.
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Reviews
- Hnefatafl is easy to learn but offers depth and complexity, making it a fun and challenging strategy game.
- The app features a well-designed interface, cross-platform multiplayer, and supports asynchronous play, enhancing the overall user experience.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and continuously improve the game, providing a variety of customization options and game variants.
- The AI can be overly simplistic, often focusing on capturing pieces rather than the actual objective of the game.
- Some users find the graphics to be slightly outdated, though there are options for customization.
- While the game is feature-rich, there are suggestions for further quality of life improvements and additional visual options.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, with a user-friendly interface and effective synchronization with the mobile version. Players appreciate the availability of graphical mods that enhance the visual experience, and the developers are commended for their responsiveness to feedback and ongoing improvements. Additionally, built-in graphics are helpful for new players learning the game.
“Online play, synchronization with the mobile phone version, decent graphics and interface, graphical mods, and great developers who listen to feedback and strive to keep improving the game.”
“I would recommend having a look at the graphical mods in the workshop as they add some tasteful graphical options to suit your taste.”
“Built-in rules graphics are good for learning the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The review does not provide specific insights into the game's optimization, as the user has not played long enough to assess AI performance and is focused on mastering the basics before exploring online play.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a modern chess-like structure where only one side aims to capture the king or jarl, creating a unique twist on traditional strategy mechanics.
“The gameplay is similar to modern chess, but only one side is trying to capture the king or jarl (earl).”
