Wellington's Victory in IOS

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79/100

Wellington's Victory is a deep dive into the tactical complexities of the Battle of Waterloo. As a wargame, it prioritizes historical accuracy and unit positioning over flashy graphics. For history buffs, it’s a goldmine; the way it handles infantry squares, cavalry charges, and the devastating impact of artillery feels authentic to the Napoleonic era.

The UI is quite traditional and may feel a bit intimidating to newcomers, but the depth of the simulation is rewarding. You have to account for line-of-sight, morale, and the fatigue of your troops. Winning a scenario doesn't just feel like a high score—it feels like you've actually managed a complex military operation. It’s a slow-paced, cerebral experience that is best enjoyed on a larger screen where you can really map out your flanking maneuvers.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

If you thought Peninsular War Battles was niche, welcome to Wellington's Victory. It’s focused entirely on Waterloo, and it’s unapologetically complex. This is the kind of game where you spend twenty minutes thinking about the positioning of a single artillery battery.

I love it, but I know 99% of people will hate it. The graphics look like they were pulled from a 1994 Windows shareware title. But the underlying systems—morale, fatigue, line of sight—are handled with a level of detail you just don't see on mobile. It’s a hobbyist tool, not a game for the masses.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Extreme tactical depth
  • Accurate historical modeling
  • Satisfying complexity
  • Terrible aesthetics
  • Intimidating UI
  • Very slow gameplay

Technical Report

Performance: Solid. UI is purely functional and very small.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You have a physical copy of a hex-and-counter wargame in your closet.

    Skip if: You don't want to read a manual to play a game.

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    • Victory at Sea
    • Battle Academy

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun
    • Hardware: iPad Pro
    • Playtime: 18 hours
    • Status: Won as the Allies

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad

    Version 5.3.0Sat Nov 23 2024

    Various bug fixes


    At dawn on June 18th, the torrential rain which had soaked the Belgium countryside the previous day began tapering off. Seventy thousand French troops, constituting the bulk of Napoleon’s Armee du Nord, which two days earlier had vanquished the Prussian Army of the Rhine at Ligney, now expected to exploit their initial victory by destroying the unsupported and inexperienced Anglo-Dutch forces which the Duke of Wellington had deployed across the Brussels-Charleroi highway a few miles south of the inconsequential hamlet called Waterloo.

    That morning at his headquarters in Le Caillou, Napoleon discussed the impending battle with his subordinates while awaiting the arrival of several French Corps which had bivouacked further south. Disagreeing with the French generals whom Wellington had consistently defeated in Spain, Napoleon insisted that his opponent was a poor commander and that the English troops were much inferior to the French. The battle which Napoleon envisioned would resemble ‘le petit dejeuner’, Wellington’s army would be devoured as easily as a light continental breakfast.

    - Historically accurate game play.

    - 7 missions including

    - Quatre Bras

    - Hougomont

    - La Haye Sainte

    - Plancenoit

    - Waterloo

    - Accurate Napoleonic Units;

    - Five categories of unit quality.

    - Different types of formations.

    - Detailed combat analysis.

    - In-depth reference charts.

    - Advanced tactical features including:

    - Map zoom.

    - Strategic movement.

    - Flank attacks.

    - Low Ammo.

    - Hours of Gameplay.

    © 2015 HexWar Games Ltd.

    © 2015 Decision Games, Inc

    © 2015 Lordz Games Studio s.a.r.l.

    All Rights Reserved.

    Please note this games runs best on iPhone 5S+ and iPad 3+


    Requires iOS 16.6 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    At dawn on June 18th, the torrential rain which had soaked the Belgium countryside the previous day began tapering off. Seventy thousand French troops, constituting the bulk of Napoleon’s Armee du Nord, which two days earlier had vanquished the Prussian Army of the Rhine at Ligney, now expected to exploit their initial victory by destroying the unsupported and inexperienced Anglo-Dutch forces which the Duke of Wellington had deployed across the Brussels-Charleroi highway a few miles south of the inconsequential hamlet called Waterloo.

    That morning at his headquarters in Le Caillou, Napoleon discussed the impending battle with his subordinates while awaiting the arrival of several French Corps which had bivouacked further south. Disagreeing with the French generals whom Wellington had consistently defeated in Spain, Napoleon insisted that his opponent was a poor commander and that the English troops were much inferior to the French. The battle which Napoleon envisioned would resemble ‘le petit dejeuner’, Wellington’s army would be devoured as easily as a light continental breakfast.

    - Historically accurate game play.

    - 7 missions including

    - Quatre Bras

    - Hougomont

    - La Haye Sainte

    - Plancenoit

    - Waterloo

    - Accurate Napoleonic Units;

    - Five categories of unit quality.

    - Different types of formations.

    - Detailed combat analysis.

    - In-depth reference charts.

    - Advanced tactical features including:

    - Map zoom.

    - Strategic movement.

    - Flank attacks.

    - Low Ammo.

    - Hours of Gameplay.

    © 2015 HexWar Games Ltd.

    © 2015 Decision Games, Inc

    © 2015 Lordz Games Studio s.a.r.l.

    All Rights Reserved.

    Please note this games runs best on iPhone 5S+ and iPad 3+


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.2 out of 5 with 19 Counts
    Age Rating 13+

    Screenshots

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    Wellington's Victory is a detailed turn-based wargame covering the final defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo. Take command of the Anglo-Allied or French armies and experience the tension of 19th-century combat. The game features accurate unit types, historical terrain, and a complex morale system. Will you hold the line at Hougoumont or lead the final charge of the Imperial Guard?

    Features

    1

    Historically accurate unit rosters

    2

    Deep turn-based tactical combat

    3

    Detailed map of the Waterloo battlefield

    4

    Complex morale and fatigue systems

    5

    Multiple scenarios and difficulty levels

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Victory Trailer - YouTube

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    Q&A

    Yes, you can choose to lead the French forces and attempt to change the course of history.

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