Dinsun Review
I usually prefer my strategy games with a manual the size of a phone book, but Thronefall has won me over. It understands that 'depth' and 'complexity' are not the same thing. By limiting your choices, it actually makes each choice more impactful. Do you build an extra mill for gold, or a tower for defense? The daytime building phase is tense because you know the night is coming, and the night-time combat is surprisingly satisfying for a 'minimalist' title.
It’s not perfect—the lack of manual troop control during the nights can be frustrating when your archers decide to target a single bat instead of the giant troll smashing your gate. And as a 40-year-old who likes to settle into a long campaign, the individual levels can feel a bit bite-sized. But for a mobile title, this is top-tier. It respects the player's intelligence without burying them in busywork. A solid 74, which is about as high as I go for something this streamlined.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Excellent balance of building and action
- Clean, readable art style
- High 'one more try' factor
- Limited control over unit AI
- Some levels feel too short
- Difficulty spikes can feel arbitrary
Technical Report
Performance: Perfectly optimized; handles large enemy counts on screen without stuttering.
- Colorblind mode
- Adjustable game speed
Audience Fit
Buy if: You love strategy but hate micromanaging tiny UI elements on a phone.
Skip if: You require full RTS-style control over every single soldier.
- Kingdom: Two Crowns
- Bad North
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun
- Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
- Playtime: 12 hours
- Status: Completed the main campaign on standard difficulty
