Item: Raiders Solo
Rating: 78
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

78/100

Raiders Solo is a fantastic companion for fans of the physical board game, 'Raiders of the North Sea.' For anyone who has struggled to find a group to play with, this app is a lifesaver. It replaces the physical deck of scheme cards and automates the AI opponent, allowing you to focus entirely on your own Viking strategy.

The interface is clean and follows the board game's aesthetic perfectly. It manages the 'Automa' player efficiently, blocking locations and taking actions in a way that provides a genuine challenge. While it isn't a standalone video game version of Raiders, as a tool for solo board gamers, it is indispensable and much easier than managing a physical stack of cards.

Reviewed on: Tue Dec 03 2024

Dinsun Review

It’s a functional strategy game, but it’s as dry as toast. The tactical decisions are there, but the presentation is so bare-bones that it’s hard to stay engaged. I like a good solo strategy experience, but this feels more like a prototype than a finished product.

If you really crave turn-based tactics and have exhausted every other option on the store, you might get a few hours out of this. But for everyone else, it’s just a bit too mediocre to recommend. It lacks personality.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Competent tactics
No fluff

Boring presentation
Steep difficulty curve
Forgettable

Technical Report

Performance: Small UI elements can be hard to tap on phones.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a strategy purist who doesn't care about graphics.

Skip if: You want an immersive world or high production values.

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Hoplite
Card Thief

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 4 hours
Status: Finished first campaign

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1507086590

$1.99 9+★3.7 7 reviews

Author : Garphill Games Limited

Pubish Date : Mon Apr 13 2020

Last Update Date : Wed Apr 12 2023

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 3.0Wed Apr 12 2023

Splash Screen removed. Bugs fixed.
This is a solo variant for Raiders of the North Sea, which requires the physical board game to be played. It is also compatible with Hall of Heroes, Fields of Fame and all promo materials. This variant includes 23 scheme cards which drive the decision making process of the AI opponent.
You will always take your turn first, followed by your opponent. Your turns function just as they would in the standard game (with the exception of 1 Village location being blocked each turn). Your opponent’s turns operate differently. On their turn, reveal the top Scheme Card from the Schemes Draw Pile and follow its instructions. Your opponent will always attempt to Raid if they can. Otherwise, they will Work.
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
This is a solo variant for Raiders of the North Sea, which requires the physical board game to be played. It is also compatible with Hall of Heroes, Fields of Fame and all promo materials. This variant includes 23 scheme cards which drive the decision making process of the AI opponent.
You will always take your turn first, followed by your opponent. Your turns function just as they would in the standard game (with the exception of 1 Village location being blocked each turn). Your opponent’s turns operate differently. On their turn, reveal the top Scheme Card from the Schemes Draw Pile and follow its instructions. Your opponent will always attempt to Raid if they can. Otherwise, they will Work.

Ratings & Reviews

3.7 out of 5 with 7 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Raiders Solo is a digital assistant designed for the 'Raiders of the North Sea' board game. It provides a solo variant by managing an AI opponent through 23 virtual scheme cards. The app is compatible with expansions like Hall of Heroes and Fields of Fame, offering a streamlined way to play the acclaimed strategy game by yourself without needing the physical solo cards.

Features

Digital deck of 23 AI scheme cards

Compatible with all major game expansions

Easy to use interface for rapid play

Replaces the need for physical solo cards

Tips

Setting Up

Set up your physical board game as usual. In the app, select the expansions you are using. The app will then tell you which Village location is blocked and what the AI's move will be each turn.

Promotion Videos

Raiders of the North Sea Unboxing - Garphill Games - YouTube

Gameplays

AI Turn Resolution

After your turn, tap the screen to reveal the AI's scheme card. Follow the instructions to move the AI's pieces or resolve their raid, then return to your turn.