RISK: Global Domination

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"Risk: Global Domination" is a digital version of the classic Hasbro board game, where you build armies, engage in strategic warfare, and compete against millions of players in real-time. The game offers classic and custom rules, various original and classic maps, and the opportunity to climb the ranks to grandmaster. Play solo or with friends, and use diplomacy, strategy, and combat skills to lead your army to victory.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+10

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

gameplay161 positive mentions

monetization1.1k negative mentions

The game is a fun adaptation of the classic board game Risk, with various maps and game modes to keep it interesting.
The app allows for both single-player and multiplayer modes, making it versatile for different play styles.
The developers regularly update the game, adding new content and addressing bugs, which enhances the overall experience.

The game frequently disconnects, especially during crucial moments, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
The AI opponents are often predictable and can make poor strategic decisions, reducing the challenge in single-player mode.
Recent updates have locked previously free features behind a paywall, which has disappointed many long-time players.

monetization
1,209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads, which often include long, unskippable 30-second videos that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the forced nature of these ads, which appear before and after matches, and the introduction of a token system that limits playtime unless additional ads are watched or in-app purchases are made. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, the general sentiment is that the aggressive monetization tactics detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Designed around monetization, but in a fair way that still allows for very enjoyable free play.”
- “Legit, just a shoutout to the game devs, or whoever made this decision, thank you guys for the way you have set up the way you make money, there are no ads unless you want more coins and you can still get the base risk map for free.”
- “In-app purchases are offered at extremely reasonable prices, $1.99 for new maps and such.”
- “The ads were a bit much, but they weren't nearly as bad as the recent update that literally removed options that had been available and locked them behind a paywall.”
- “Uninstalled... hated seeing it go but I'm not about to sit through minutes worth of ads before I even play a single game.”
- “The game itself plays fine but the ads are far, far too frequent.”
gameplay
364 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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6%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its smoothness and fidelity to the original board game, offering a fun and engaging experience. However, concerns about unrealistic mechanics, frequent ads, and paywalls have been raised, leading to frustrations regarding balance and accessibility. While some players enjoy the strategic elements and customization options, others find the gameplay hindered by bugs, AI issues, and a perceived shift towards a pay-to-play model.
- “The gameplay is true to the original board game.”
- “I love the gameplay and customization options they have made available.”
- “Gameplay is great, but I uninstalled twice and have to give the game 1 star for 2 reasons: 1) a simple game like this should never force you to pay just so you can play freely without having to wait for your 'tokens' to regenerate just so you can start another game.”
- “Latest update locked a lot of the game behind a paywall, even already established game mechanics.”
- “Seemed okay at first, but the mechanics are distorted/broken from the original (further compromising the already limited strategy) and the multiplayer is too buggy to bother with - I lost a game I was winning by far, because my turns were abruptly ending/skipping for no reason... uninstalled after that.”
- “The roll system is completely ruining gameplay.”
stability
307 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezes, particularly after recent updates. Many players express frustration over losing progress and turns due to these issues, which significantly detracts from the overall gaming experience. While some users note occasional smooth gameplay, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game is currently plagued by instability, making it difficult to enjoy consistently.
- “Great game, no glitches and barely any advertisement.”
- “Smooth game, no glitches ever, so yeah, nice job devs!!!”
- “Very fun and they really do seem to work hard to keep the game fair and bug free.”
- “Very buggy since the recent update.”
- “Dropped my rating 3 stars due to the fact that this game consistently freezes during games.”
- “The game freezes constantly when played online with other players.”
graphics
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
31%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception. Many users praise the vibrant and clean visuals, noting that they enhance the gameplay experience, while some criticize the cartoonish style and occasional graphical glitches. Despite some calls for improvement and more realistic options, the graphics are often described as a strong point of the game, contributing to its enjoyment and engagement.
- “Great graphics and variation of maps and game types to mix it up.”
- “Rich graphics, great animations, great music and sound effects, intuitive controls, simulated action: this game is beautifully done!”
- “The graphics are awesome and the board game is even better.”
- “The graphics are terrible and the marketing material is far from the real game.”
- “Graphics freeze many times per game, requiring a restart and resuming game.”
- “Takes the fun out of Risk by overcomplicating the game; borders are not the same as classic Risk, and it doesn't feel like Risk because of weird graphics.”
music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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8%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing a strong preference for the previous soundtrack over the current, which they find repetitive and less engaging. Users have also reported technical issues, such as ads interrupting their music and bugs that cause sound effects to mute unexpectedly. While some appreciate the overall sound design and find the music adds excitement, the desire for more varied and energetic tracks is a common theme among feedback.
- “Super polished, many maps and gameplay options, great music, completely blew me away with the quality at which they were able to bring the game to digital.”
- “Rich graphics, great animations, great music and sound effects, intuitive controls, simulated action: this game is beautifully done!”
- “Plus the music somehow adds a certain level of excitement.”
- “The current music in the game is boring; the previous one was energetic with horse and musket fire sounds.”
- “Having to listen to the in-game music gets very annoying when playing a drawn-out game.”
- “However, the new music is much worse than the old game music.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking depth and content, particularly in its campaign mode, with many players expressing a desire for the return of mission cards and secret missions to enhance gameplay. While some appreciate the plot twists and the addictive nature of the expansion sets, the absence of varied missions leads to a sense of boredom and repetitiveness. Overall, players feel that incorporating more mission-based objectives would significantly improve the game's narrative engagement and replayability.
- “The plot twists never fail to excite.”
- “Exactly the risk I expected after downloading, with the bonus of replaying historical events, with numerous twists and plot changes.”
- “Very well written story structure.”
- “This game is short on content in the campaign mode, achievements list, and the gameplay, as there are no secret missions.”
- “Without missions, you get bored of it fast.”
- “And I miss the missions from the real Risk board game.”
optimization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance on older devices and others reporting issues such as lag, crashes, and poor connectivity after updates. While many users appreciate the gameplay and features, concerns about recent updates causing performance degradation and the presence of ads affecting gameplay persist. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different devices and updates, leading to a divided player experience.
- “The game is well optimized and runs on older devices without skipping a beat, and the color blindness options are comprehensive.”
- “Not sure why the app is rated so low - the game is fantastic with performance, pay scheme (you won't ever have to pay if you don't want), and gameplay.”
- “Just what I was hoping for, runs smoothly and is easy to use but hard to master.”
- “Pretty good game but absolutely ruined by poorly optimized code.”
- “Sucks for me... since the last download upgrade I haven't had the option to play the game because 'the app is not optimized for my device' and I can't seem to access the game as the upgrade seems required and automatically pops up when I open my Risk game.”
- “Very bad performance.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a blend of light-heartedness and irony, with players finding amusement in both the gameplay mechanics and the occasional disconnect errors that seem to occur during winning streaks. Many appreciate the family-friendly humor and entertaining animations, while some express frustration over perceived game rigging, which adds a layer of comedic absurdity to their experiences. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor that enhances the fun, despite some players finding certain aspects, like ads and connection issues, to be annoying.
- “Just enough humor, family friendly, everything feels done right by the developers.”
- “Great way to play this classic table game, including good cartoons and animations to create a funny environment and entertaining.”
- “One of the best strategy games I've played in a while, has pretty interesting characters and their reactions in the game are funny.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, often leading to a sense of wasted time, especially when competing against cheaters. While some appreciate the depth and strategy it offers, many express a desire for a more streamlined experience without excessive grinding or forced ads. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment, making gameplay feel slow and repetitive.
- “Frustrating, then fun, then tedious.”
- “Although the 4/5 is because of the forced ads and it does feel grindy at times.”
- “Very tedious and utterly incompetent!”
replayability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game boasts high replayability due to its optional rules, diverse maps, and regular content updates that enhance player engagement. While many users appreciate the rotating free maps and additional challenges, some express concerns about the balance and fairness of certain features, which can impact the overall replay value. Despite these criticisms, the consensus leans towards the game being enjoyable and worth revisiting, especially for fans of the genre.
- “As well, the optional rules and additional maps make the game especially fun and replayable.”
- “Great representation of the board games, loads of maps and custom settings gives it real replayability, and online multiplayer is a blast.”
- “The free maps rotate, making this a top free game with high replayability.”
- “It lacks replayability as a result, making me question if it's worth the price I paid for the premium version and maps.”
- “0 replayability.”
- “RNG needs to be better and there needs to be more playable maps that are free and not unfair due to AI.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional gameplay of others, noting that it detracts from strategic play and leads to a disjointed experience. There is a desire for more control over interactions, particularly in terms of fortifying territories, to enhance the emotional engagement and overall enjoyment of the game.