What's New

- iCloud support. Share save games between all your iCloud enabled devices
- New "Survival" game mode. Score as many points as you can before dying
- Option to remove horizontal raster lines (see in-game pause menu)
- Lots of small bug fixes

App Description

The near future. A pirate conglomeration equipped with the latest military hardware wages an unopposed war of plunder within the vital trade routes of the world. A naval force of modern warships drawn from a unified community of free nations is assembled to meet this growing threat. You are their commander.

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iFanzine 2011 iOS Developer Achievements
Achievement for Best Gameplay in a Genre-Defined Title - Winner
Achievement for Outstanding Audio Engineering - Winner
Achievement for Outstanding Trailer - Runner Up

Freeplay Independant Game Awards
Best Game Audio - Finalist

"A perfectly crafted rail shooter, Battle Group is a must-have for shoot ‘em up fans" - 5/5 - ifanzine.com
"Battle Group is fast becoming one of the best games that I’ve played on the iPhone all year" - 5/5 - nineoverten.com
"...entirely unique and challenging in a way that teases you to play just one more level" - 4/5 - Appspy.com
"...the action is never less then rivetingly tense and backed with finely tuned controls. " - 8/10 - pocketgamer.co.uk
“App of the Day” - cnet.com.au
"Great graphics mixed with that important great fun and addictive gameplay featuring some truly great blasting action" - 5/5 - iphonegameruk
"...the gameplay is exciting and challenging" - indiegamemag.com
"Highly Recommended! " - indie-gamers.com
"...just the amount of care given to Battle Group makes it worth checking out. " - 4/5 - 148apps.com
"...those hankering for a cleanly presented touch-screen blaster with brains will find much to enjoy" – 3.5/5 - dpadmagazine.com

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◆ TACTICAL ACTION / MODERN NAVAL WARFARE

Fight off waves of air, land and sea based opponents. A simple to use control method lets you get straight into the action.

◆ USE ADVANCED ARMAMENTS

Control the devastating power of modern naval weaponry including anti-air missiles, naval guns and jump jet interceptors.

◆CUSTOMISE YOUR FLEET

Select from a diverse range of ship types including Patrol Boats, Guided Missile Frigates, Aircraft Carriers, Battleships and more.

◆ UNLOCK NEW SHIPS AND SPECIAL ABILITIES

A reward system for exceptional performance allows you to purchase new ship classes. Gain experience in battle to unlock abilities specific to each ship.

◆ IMMERSIVE STORYLINE

Who are these pirates? What are their true motivations? And is everything as it seems? Uncover the sinister plot as told through the dialogue of veteran video gaming voice actor Bob Carter.

◆ FULL GAME CENTER INTEGRATION

Earn achievements and dominate the online leaderboards. Check out your battle statistics as you progress through the your naval career.

◆ AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE

Researched and developed in consultation with actual ex-serving naval personnel.

◆ MUCH MORE COMING SOON

A new game mode has already been released and upcoming expansions will include new ship classes, campaign missions, enemies, further play modes and multiplayer.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • October 19, 2011 New version 1.02
  • November 24, 2011 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • December 09, 2011 New version 1.3
  • June 07, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • June 16, 2012 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • July 30, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • August 10, 2013 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • August 21, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99

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