Last updated on January 16th, 2026 at 07:23 pm
Epic War:Catch Goblin – Strategy Game Review
Epic War:Catch Goblin is a Strategy/Casual game from Genesis Network Hong Kong Co., Limited, first launched in 15th April 2023.
It’s rated 12+ and currently has 6,880+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Epic War:Catch Goblin Stand Out
The kingdom is under siege and your home is at stake.
Creatures of darkness are devouring every living soul in their path. This is a war that you can’t afford to lose.
Under your command, every unit counts. Lead your force to victory and glory, with meticulous planning and genius tactics! Are you prepared?
1.Catch Goblin
See if you can quickly catch the thief stealing gold coins! Use your wisdom, seize the right moment, and act accurately. Please accept the challenge of courage and wisdom!
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More is more
Do you think troops of 50 or 100 units clashing against each other is impressive enough? Well, be re-impressed with a war on epic scale, 1,000 vs 1,000.
There are 11 unique types of units plus powerful heroes waiting for you. Feel the sheer power. -
Sandbox Strategy
Claim the Dark Throne, revive the guardian dragon and brand this fantasy world with your name, as the king of kings! -
Merge units
Recruit units and merge to upgrade. Experience real-life strategy in this fantasy world and turn the tide of war as the supreme commander.
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This Strategy game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Epic War:Catch Goblin is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 8th January 2026
Recent improvements include:
Optimization
- Optimized the Expedition Privilege Card
① Changed from "Drop rate of Divine Key from killing Titan +1%" to "100% chance to obtain Divine Key Shards after killing Titans, and 100 Shards can be synthesized into 1 Divine Key.'' - Optimized the Hero Shard Combat event
① Harold Shield usage limit increased from 3 to match unlocked Troop slots. - Legendary Trade Route Grouping Optimization:
① Servers participating in the Expedition can only plunder Carriages within the Expedition Map. - Hero Interface Optimization:
① Added filter and sort options to the Hero interface.
② Added "In Troop" indicators to Heroes in the Star Up interface. - Main Interface Special Entrance Optimization
① Added Expand/Collapse button.
Download & Availability
Epic War:Catch Goblin is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Epic War:Catch Goblin on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
So far we are loving this game. We play every day.
This game is nothing like the ad you see on Facebook or instagram.
Overall we dont mind this game so far, its not what we expected due to borderline false Advertising but that aside we do enjoy it. Ive been playing for about 3 days got pretty decently ranked and only put in $1 for a special character aside putting in money Ive gotten other specialty characters just by playing but its based off luck of the draw out of idk how many chances. So far it does seem you can get by without spending money but will probably become extremely grindy and A lot of wait for this X hrs later.
Great game easy to learn and play and the in game community is amazing.
Best way to kill some time! Neat way of leveling up your little guys! Play the game! Its got a few surprises.
Is a really fun game, we dont like the money grab part of it as it is very heavy on pay to win but over all very good.
OK, we get that you wanna keep trying to trick people into playing the game, but for those those who actually want to play because we wanted to play this game, it would help if you stopped changing the name. Im trying to look stuff up for a strategy and we cant because you picked the generic name and then you keep changing the ending of it.
False Advertising, but it's a fun game. The game advertised with the spinning blades is NOT a part of this game.
Really fun to play enjoy playing it.
Have loved watching this game grow over the last couple years. They do a good job of listening to their users for improvements & new developments.
This game is what you make of it, you have the option to put in lots of money but you can also play for free and meet lots of people across the world. Go at your own pace and enjoy.
Reels you in with a simple side game but becomes much more. A fun strategy game with good community. It can be F2P but also pay to win.
This game a lot event for player.
Been playing since January and they keep making it better.
Very fun game that has a lot more in store than the ads depict. Would recommend if you want a game to kill time.
Game is fun and has a lot of activities to do. Would recommend others to download and try.
We been playing this game for a while. Its free to play but you can buy packages. Its entertaining and has a good software support.
The game is whatever you put your mind to its literally a game with toys in it role playing and a environment to run around in and make stories out of or even a anime reference. Its game like these where you can chill play idle and have another realm where your witch other players in rich world where you can be whoever you want based on the friends now the servers are dead and we need more people to play so join AOG Armor of god server 271. Where we can talk chill role play whatever. The players feel like action figures especially when you put money into it especially on the regular its like your taking care of friend in another world virtual kingdom on some like sword art online. Gotta keep supporting games like these so when we get old we got deep dive vr with Elon musk and all. The game is one of kind with magic and fantasy and not a dull medieval game with a lot of development and growth. The power gain is easy and losing power is hard in the early steps but as you gain troops and conquer more youll be crying cause you cant do anything with depleted troops. The game is two years old and we love watch the game develop. If you want a game to grow with and get better where your years to be this it.
Its a good game to play if you want to keep busy. Working your way to a higher level will take a bit of time, but its fun tho.
Very enjoyable game. Ive been playing daily for 9 months.
We have been playing for almost 9 months now and have thoroughly enjoyed the app. The Developer team really listens to the player base and makes improvements all the time to make the game more enjoyable. The ads are slightly misleading as they are just a mini game in the game itself but overall the game is very fun.
Interesting game, download to kill time but find it is hard to stop.
Epic War: A Tower Defense Fantasy Adventure on iPhone Game Review Epic War delivers a refreshing twist on the tower defense genre, blending fantasy elements and strategic gameplay. Whether you're a casual gamer or a strategy enthusiast, this title offers plenty of depth and excitement. Gameplay Overview Epic War puts you in command of an army, combining traditional tower defense mechanics with large-scale battles and hero-driven tactics. Players deploy units like swordsmen and dragons, while using heroes with unique skills to influence the outcome of skirmishes. Unlocking upgrades and more powerful units as you progress adds a satisfying sense of accomplishment. The controls are intuitive, relying on taps and swipes to position troops and activate abilities. As levels advance, the battles grow more complex, keeping players engaged with increasing challenges and dynamic enemy encounters. Visuals and Audio The games retro-inspired visuals showcase detailed character designs and vibrant battle animations. While the graphics arent cutting-edge, the classic style evokes nostalgia and fits the fantasy theme well. The audio complements the action effectively, with stirring battle music and impactful sound effects enhancing the overall experience. Replayability and Progression Epic Wars progression system encourages replayability. Each level introduces new enemies and obstacles, requiring players to rethink strategies. For those who enjoy optimization, replaying earlier levels for additional resources is a rewarding endeavor. That said, difficulty spikes in some stages may frustrate less experienced players. Monetization In-app purchases are available for speeding up progress, though they arent necessary to enjoy the game. Players willing to invest time can still advance and succeed, but the monetization system might appeal to those who prefer faster rewards. Highlights Exciting large-scale battles and hero mechanics. A variety of units and strategic options to explore. Gradual progression that feels rewarding over time. Drawbacks Graphics, while charming, might not appeal to everyone. Sudden increases in difficulty may hinder the games pacing. Optional in-app purchases could be seen as a shortcut to success. Final Thoughts Epic War provides an engaging blend of tactical gameplay and action, offering plenty of entertainment for fans of the genre. Despite minor shortcomings like difficulty balancing and dated visuals, its robust mechanics and engaging battles make it a worthwhile choice for those who enjoy strategy games with a fantasy flair. Score: 8/10 A must-try for strategy enthusiasts looking for an epic challenge.
Fun game, and the developers consistently add more and fix occasional bugs.
Really a very entertaining game Ive been playing for hours, its very entertaining.
While the ad to this game is a total bait and switch, we are completely addicted to the war/strategy game it turns into. We have a fun and very active alliance and check our progress all the time.
While we play due to liking the people we have met on the game, just like most games you lose against those who pay.
We are enjoying this game! We appreciate that you dont have to spend $100 to get somewhere.
We download the game think we could spin sword with different characters and different levels that one character one level.
We dont usually play games like this but we saw an ad on IG and decided to give it a try! Although its a bit different from the ad we ended up really enjoying the game as a whole!!! Still dont really know what Im doing but we think we got a hang of it! We wish we could get more stones faster so we can upgrade our monster faster! Its been 2 weeks & Ill hooked.
Thank you for this awesome game we love it.
Terrible game, with no multiplayer logic. Please remove this game from the App Store. We saw the ad from Instagram and we thought the game would be better, and interesting but no. To remove the game, learn how can you make a multiplayer game using Socket.io, or simply move to the web like in Agario. We hate this type of game, it's boring. Make something interesting and fun.
Its not like the ads that it shows. Very annoying to download something that isnt the ad.
We told our friend to download the game and they put him in a different serverwish we could add him to our alliance or he could switch severs.
This play its really good excellent graphics you dont need to much to grow following an good alliance but same time need to know put some bucks and play time will be something crucial to become big! Add interface really good.
We love the game the graphics are awesome Im still learning but we some what got the gift of it awesome alliance the only thing is Im having issues with the arena every time we trying fighting it keeps saying we won when we didnt even fight we refreshed the game and shut our phone off it still does the same so Im not winning points or nothing we would give you a five but this issue is annoying us lol.
We just finished research for what was supposed to give us 400k power and didnt receive it.
Everything seems to cost too much.
This game isnt what was advertised. Overly complex with odd pay pet perks unrelated to the simple puzzles we were looking for from their advertisement. Even with the puzzle games peppered in the fighting game, there were glitches like a blacked out screen.
We already loved this game since before cause we play it on a android device but we wanted to play it here with a new character. But what bothers us is that we switched to a server that we wanted to be & when we got back to the game today we had to create another character for the same server. We had everything set on the first character we created (name & other stuff). It went back to the first server we were before & when we went back to the server we chose yesterday, we had to create another character & know we lost access to the first character o created for that server :(. Is there a way to get it back? Im still at the beginning but it has the name that we wanted to use (our irl nickname) know we cant use it again cause is already taken but the first character we created.
Great game. Zero ads. Free. What else can you ask for.
We wanted the puzzles in the advertisement. Its actually an adventure game. We like adventure games, and the puzzles are decent, but nothing like advertised. Even the level previews dont look as advertised. We have passed all of those levels, & its a basic screw unlock game, which we like. Just stop lying to us.
We cant lie, this game is very very fun. If you like the feeling of being constantly rewarded this is the game for you! Ive lost so many hours to this game and feel like Im still discovering new things more and more each day. Its like 5 games in one honestly, very hard to get bored! Great game(s) all around, and Im not even getting paid to write this lol!! Awesome game.
Ive actually enjoyed this game. There are no ads and its entertaining. At first we did think it was something completely different but then we started playing and it was actually really fun! Give this game a try if you like games with no ads.
The advertisement was a bit off. Everything is included its just not the main part of the game.
You advertise a part that you barely get to do we enjoy the puzzles a lot but not the fights its quite boring to us we enjoy useing our mind more then just sitting on our phone doing nothing but watching characters fight and having nothing to do most of the characters also seem to be from clash of clans which is interesting.
Game is nothing like the ad. Not interested in being bored to death.
Great game really, but not a fan of idle games as we just expected some brainrot mobile game that we can play without needing to think, good game but just advertise the other parts of gameplay aswell.
The game that was advertised was the screw game but when u okay that u get 4 lvls of that and than it becomes a merge game. We dont understand why dont u js give the ppl what they want in ur ads and we understand that u can go back and do the the puzzles but u have to keep merging the stupid characters. All we want to do is play the puzzle we dont care abt the stupid merging just give the ppl what u advertised.
We thought this was a puzzle game, not a fighting game. All the advertising we saw was a fun screw puzzle game. To than play 5 level of that and 12 level of poorly made fighting. The screw game play us wildly more fun than anything else. And its only a short mini game before its back to crappy fighting.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.5.12
- Size: 1,216.02 MB
- iOS: 12.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory: Loot Boxes, Infrequent/Mild Contests, Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence, Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence, Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
- Developer: Genesis Network Hong Kong Co., Limited
Last updated: 8th January 2026 | Genre: Strategy, Casual | Developer: Genesis Network Hong Kong Co., Limited