Item: Songs of Conquest Mobile
Rating: 92
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Finally, a real game. This is what mobile gaming should be—taking a deep, complex PC experience and making it portable. The pixel art is some of the best I've seen in years, combining classic 2D charm with modern lighting effects. It’s a beautiful thing to look at on an iPad screen.

The gameplay is dense. You have to manage resources, explore a world map, and fight tactical hex-based battles. It doesn't hold your hand, which I appreciate. The touch controls are surprisingly well-implemented, though the UI can get a bit cramped on a phone. It’s a steep price tag for mobile, but it’s a full, premium experience with no microtransaction nonsense. This is the gold standard for strategy ports.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Exceptional pixel art
Deep strategic layers
No microtransactions

UI can be tiny on phones
Steep learning curve
Heavy battery drain

Technical Report

Performance: Runs well on modern hardware; slows down on older devices during large battles.

Accessibility:

Subtitles
Difficulty Presets

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love classic turn-based strategy and want a deep, premium game.

Skip if: You want quick, casual matches or 'pay-to-skip' mechanics.

Similar Games:

Heroes of Might and Magic III
Civilization VI

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPad Pro (M4)
Playtime: 25 hours
Status: Finished first campaign

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

6740487579

Free13+★3.8 138 reviews

Author : Coffee Stain Publishing

Pubish Date : Wed Feb 12 2025

Last Update Date : Wed Sep 30 2026

Support Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian

Genres :

Version 1.12.12Wed Sep 30 2026

This update improves purchases, saving, touch controls, and map loading.
• Owned content is more reliable when the device is offline or a store request is delayed.
• Fixed a quick-load check that could fail after saving to cloud storage.
• Fixed touch controls in battles, town lists, inventory, and post-battle rewards.
• Maps load visible areas sooner, and Conquest map previews load only when selected.
• Improved controller buttons and tutorial images on iPhone and iPad.
• Fixed several campaign map problems and improved AI movement.
• Fixed visual issues on lower graphics settings and refreshed translations.
• Other bug fixes and stability improvements.
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M4), iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M4), and iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular.
Raise mighty armies, wield magic and forge empires. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.
*Try before you buy* Play one campaign map and one conquest map for free. A one-time purchase unlocks the full base game. Additional factions and story missions available as in-app purchases.
Songs of Conquest Mobile is a turn-based strategy game where you command powerful heroes known as Wielders, raise armies, and wield magic against your enemies. Hunt for artifacts, expand your territory, and build a kingdom strong enough to take on anyone standing in your way. The world is yours to conquer!
Tactical turn-based combat - Lead your armies into battle and use both magic and might to defeat your enemies. Position your troops, make use of their abilities, and adapt your strategy to whatever the enemy throws at you.
Build an empire - Gather resources, construct buildings, and build armies that match your playstyle. Darken the skies with arrows, charge straight into the enemy, or simply teleport your troops across the battlefield. The choice is yours.
Play the Campaigns - Play through the four Songs of Conquest and discover the story behind each faction. Four connected campaigns take you across the world of Aerbor, with different Wielders, enemies, and stories to uncover along the way.
Four Factions: Choose between four distinct factions in Conquest mode and battle across handcrafted or randomly generated maps.
• Loth, a declining barony turning to necromancy to reclaim its former glory.
• Arleon, remnants of an old Empire where knights fight alongside the Faey.
• Rana, ancient frog-like tribes fighting for freedom in their beloved marshes.
- Barya, independent merchants and mercenaries armed with muskets and magic.
Mobile-optimized gameplay - Bringing the world of Songs of Conquest to mobile, enjoy a rich and immersive experience optimized for gaming on the go.
Minimum device requirements: iOS 16 or newer and 4GB of RAM

Ratings & Reviews

3.8 out of 5 with 138 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Songs of Conquest Mobile is a turn-based strategy adventure that fuses RPG, tactical combat, and kingdom management. Command mighty Wielders and journey across diverse maps to defeat enemy factions. Featuring a beautiful '2.5D' pixel art style and deep tactical gameplay, you'll need to manage resources and research magic to conquer the land. Build up your settlements, recruit powerful armies, and use the unique Essence-based magic system to dominate the battlefield.

Features

Epic Story Campaigns

Strategic Base Building

Unique Magic System

Beautiful 2.5D Pixel Art

Gameplays

Tactical Combat

Battles take place on a hex grid. Use the terrain height and your Wielder's 'Essence' to cast spells that can turn the tide of war. Positioning is key—archers on hills gain massive range bonuses.