Hills and Rivers Remain

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  • Summary: Expand your empire in this epic real-time strategy for iPhone/iPod touch!

    Battle rivals over territory in real-time! There are only two commands you'll need to know: dispatching troops and moving your headquarters, making play so easy even beginners can jump right in. But don't be    Expand your empire in this epic real-time strategy for iPhone/iPod touch!

    Battle rivals over territory in real-time! There are only two commands you'll need to know: dispatching troops and moving your headquarters, making play so easy even beginners can jump right in. But don't be deceived! Victory will depend on how well you utilize the features of each battleground, as well as the timing of the items you use.

    Play as Alan, a young commander in the Julius army. In the midst of a heated engagement with the kingdom of Herbert, Alan spots the enemy commander Dean, his childhood friend. Alan finds himself torn between friendship and country, war and peace. Meanwhile the relentless flames of war continue to spread, devouring all in their path. After countless battles and much soul-wrenching internal strife, Alan sets out on a course of action that will change everything....

    Features
    ?Game system with simple controls that allow for intricate strategies
    ?Epic story centered on the player character, Alan
    ?Battle opponents of your choice in Free Mode
    ?Collect medals by accomplishing goals in Achievements
    ?New maps scheduled to be periodically released

    Official site:
    http://www.square-enix.co.jp/hillsandriversremain/

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Destructoid
    Feb 16, 2011
    80
    Hills and Rivers Remain will keep you on your toes and keep you coming back.
  2. Slide to Play
    Feb 16, 2011
    75
    It's a mixed bag, maybe, but if you were to roll the dice on Hills and Rivers Remain you'd likely come away with a win.
  3. IGN
    Feb 16, 2011
    75
    A challenging game. Actually, I think it's almost too brutal even though you can practice up in quick play mode before plowing through the lengthy campaign. Casual gamers will feel bludgeoned after just an hour.
  4. 148Apps
    Feb 16, 2011
    70
    My biggest gripe with the game? Its brevity.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 16, 2011
    60
    Without a compelling story or multiplayer it's hard to find a reason worth sticking with the plain strategy gameplay of Hills and Rivers Remain.
  6. TouchArcade
    Feb 16, 2011
    60
    The story is unfortunately forgettable, and raises the question of why Square Enix did not tap into its sizable library of popular licences to provide something more of substance.
  7. TouchGen
    Feb 16, 2011
    50
    Unless you're crazy about this type of game, disregard the Square-Enix label and pass on Hills and Rivers Remain.

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  1. GentlemanGamer
    Jun 6, 2011
    8
    Though admittedly not the best of Square-Enix offerings, the addicting and challenging gameplay will keep you entertained and hooked fromThough admittedly not the best of Square-Enix offerings, the addicting and challenging gameplay will keep you entertained and hooked from beginning to end.… Expand

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