Item: MIYAMOTO
Rating: 87
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. Now this is more like it. MIYAMOTO is a lean, mean strategy game that doesn't waste a second. The art style is stark and beautiful—it looks like a digital diorama. The gameplay is where it really shines, though. It’s a mix of a card game and a miniature wargame, but stripped down to its absolute essentials. You have a small board, a few cards, and every move feels like a life-or-death decision. It has that 'just one more round' quality that is so rare. I particularly appreciate the fast pace; you can get a full tactical fix in the time it takes to boil a kettle. My only gripe is that it could use a bit more variety in its units, but for what it is, it’s practically flawless. This is what mobile gaming should be.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Stunning, minimalist diorama-style aesthetics
Fast-paced, high-stakes tactical gameplay
Excellent 'one-more-round' roguelike loop

Could benefit from more unit and hero variety
Lacks a formal tutorial for its deeper mechanics
Board can feel a bit cramped on smaller iPhone screens

Technical Report

Performance: Extremely smooth; the game's simple but elegant visuals run perfectly at high frame rates.

Accessibility:

Local PvP on one device
Speed toggle (x2 mode)

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy tight, tactical strategy games and appreciate minimalist design.

Skip if: You want a sprawling RPG or a game with heavy story and dialogue.

Similar Games:

Into the Breach
Hoplite
Slay the Spire

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, connoisseur of tight mechanics and clean aesthetics.
Hardware: iPhone 13 Pro
Playtime: 10 hours
Status: Defeated Miyamoto with 4 heroes

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1440364681

$2.99 4+★4.2 204 reviews

Author : HIDEKI HANIDA

Pubish Date : Thu Nov 29 2018

Last Update Date : Sat Nov 28 2020

Support Languages : English, French, German, Japanese

Genres :

Version 2.0.2Sat Nov 28 2020

+Local PvP mode is now available. You can play with your family or partner using one device.
+optimized new iPhone resolutions.
+fixed few bugs.
MIYAMOTO is a single player card game with a miniature board.
Game art is simple and oriental world with Samurai.
Also offers fast paced gameplay and strategy for mobile optimized.
This game is not TCG/DCG. Like a Roguelike card game.
The important tactics is when and where and which play your card.
Random deck on each battles will not promise their results, It's up to your tactics.
Collect unique heroes and defeat MIYAMOTO.
Features
- Solitaire style gameplay
- 8 unlock unique Heroes
- Random instant deck building and loot a card by every fights
- 2-3mins fast paced gameplay
Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
MIYAMOTO is a single player card game with a miniature board.
Game art is simple and oriental world with Samurai.
Also offers fast paced gameplay and strategy for mobile optimized.
This game is not TCG/DCG. Like a Roguelike card game.
The important tactics is when and where and which play your card.
Random deck on each battles will not promise their results, It's up to your tactics.
Collect unique heroes and defeat MIYAMOTO.
Features
- Solitaire style gameplay
- 8 unlock unique Heroes
- Random instant deck building and loot a card by every fights
- 2-3mins fast paced gameplay

Ratings & Reviews

4.2 out of 5 with 204 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Miyamoto offers a unique blend of card-battling and tactical movement. Set on a 4x4 grid, players must strategically deploy units to defeat the enemy Shogun. With its striking art style and focused gameplay, Miyamoto distills the strategy genre into its purest form. Unlock new cards, master different strategies, and enjoy a campaign that challenges both your wit and your timing.