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Dwarf Fortress Remote Positive Reviews

App itself works great, youre screwed if theres a subscription error however.Nothing to do but wait for support from something that hasnt seem to been active since 2019.Daniel MclovinVersion: 2.12

Good way to play df without a computerI broke my computer a while back and I was not able to play df. However I found this app! For $5 month I can play df without a computer! Now... if you already have a computer then you can just use your computer for free... but for me I need an alternative.... considering the fact tht I don’t have $1000 to spend on a computer. The only reason why this app is rated bad is because people clearly don’t read the description. However I would like to point out a few things 1.the app cost money, after the app purchase you can setup a server on your computer to play df on your phone within your WiFi, however you have the option to pay the app developer $5 a month to essentially be able to play df anywere without owning a computer 2. Considering tht df was made for the computer... the app developer had to make a new GUI... witch is great! 3. Certain features aren’t in the app for example, you can only play fortress mode, no rogue like mode, also can’t change loadout(however you can start the game on your computer first then start the server to be able to have custom load outs), and finally no world map.... so when you gen your world you can’t see it however there’s still a search option in the GUI.... Overall 100% recommend this app if you are unable to access a computer and want to play df anywere for a small fee.ZoeZoePixelVersion: 2.12

Wonderful app & game! Actively supported!If you’re familiar with DF, you know it’s a great game and not only how rich and deep it is, but also how influential it has been on gaming, essentially spawning multiple genres of computer games. This app allows you to access that rich, deep gaming experience on your freaking *phone*, which is another level of amazing. The app is actively supported and updated and the developer was very responsive to me reaching out to report issues. He was very patient and helpful in resolving an issue with the server subscription, which he fixed in a couple of days after reporting it. Overall, while this is not the steam premium version on your iOS device, it is a very, very good UI for touch screens and is the only way to get access to DF on your ios device directly (ie not screen sharing). A lot of thought and effort has clearly gone into how to access game features from a remote client UI and I’m loving it!.FeralCatVersion: 3.01

Play Dwarf Fortress on an iDevice and it actually works great!!When I saw this app that can be used on an iPhone or iPad to play a game of Dwarf Fortress running on my PC I thought naaaaa, can't look good, how can it be playable on an iPhone screen.... It's amazing! It works as well if not better than playing on a PC. I thought it would be to small to see on my iPhone. It's not. I keep a game of Dwarf Fortress running on my desktop and use this app to to connect to it and play Dwarf Fortress so I can get my fix anytime. This is well worth the cost. I just read the bad reviews and most of them didn't understand what they were getting into. **You need to have Dwarf Fortress running on a PC or you can rent a server to remotely run the game from this apps author.** If this doesn't make sense to you then this may not be for you. It takes a bit of setup that requires a little technical knowledge but this does not make it a bad app..OsgoodKelchVersion: 2.12

Worth Every PennyI’ve played Dwarf Fortress off and on for years, but I found it very difficult to get quality PC gaming time when my daughter was born. Luckily right before kiddo number two, I’ve discovered and purchased this app. Game. Changer. It was remarkably easy to set up on my PC to run on my local network over WiFi, I simply downloaded matching version numbers of DFHack, the game, and the server files. A little cutting and pasting server files into the DF Hack folder and that’s it. Start the game, enter a couple of commands into DF Hack, run the remote on the iPad and everything worked on the very first try (YMMV). I can now play on my iPad in any room of the house, and I can even play one handed while laying down on the couch. A few things are tricky to do, but I’m also used to playing with Lazy Newb Pack so it’s probably just me. But I couldn’t see who had already been assigned to a bed as the names didn’t turn green like I used to. Small things like that. I’d like to see a few minor improvements, like the ability to designate mining by “drawing” with your finger, like you can do with the mouse using LNP. But after getting used to it, it’s very easy to use. 5/5 would pay even more to have “away from PC” access..Metal0130Version: 2.03

Most underrated way to play Dwarf FortressI can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this app til last week. This has easily become my favorite way to play DF! It fixes all the gripes that I have with the original controls and UI, and even adds extra ways to manage things that you can’t use in Vanilla! Can’t wait for this to update after the Steam Release! P.S. a lot of people are saying you need to pay for a subscription on this. You don’t, that’s only if you want them to host your game. You can easily set up a server that runs in the background on your laptop/PC (by following the instructions on their website) and connect to it instead..Khm6Version: 2.12

Five Star App with a CaveatI just learned the dev could be releasing an update sometime in the near future according to Twitter. That’s very exciting, as this really is a functional way to play DF on Mobile, and it is clearly a labor of love. My 5 star review is predicated on the fact that this will undergo continued support, as I was under the impression this had sort of become abandonware. It does have a few oddities, but with such a huge game, and it being essentially free if you have a computer, any small gripes are not worth mentioning. This app has single-handedly allowed me to ply more DF than ever before. And that is worth some kudos in my book. Excellent work! Excited for updates!.VasilliosVersion: 2.12

Best. App. Ever.I am one of those people that has been trying to play DF for YEARS, occasionally downloading the latest version, but always inevitably bouncing off of the obtuse interface. Eventually, I just ended up settling for reading the hilarious stories of other people’s games, most notably the “Boatmurdered” saga. But frustrating UI be damned! Lo and behold I stumble across this app, and I am now gleefully playing DF with ease. This app is incredible because it does two things that I previously thought impossible: 1. It allows you to play DF on the go which is awesome enough, but also, 2. You play it with ridiculously easy to understand touchscreen controls. This app is a triumph if you are someone like me, who could never get past the laborious PC interface enough to gain the enjoyment that I saw all of these other people having and angrily wished I could have as well. I am so happy with this app it’s insane. I’ve deleted every other game off of my phone because DF IS the ultimate game. Bought and subscribed! Keep up the awesome work!.AlpineBroAlpineVersion: 2.12

AwesomeI was surprised how well this app works. The UI and controls actually make the game even more accessible than playing on pc. I haven't tried connecting to my own server running on my own local computer, but the hosted server subscription has been great and I have had no issues at all. Worth the app purchase price and worth the subscription if you are frequently mobile or just don't want to bother song things up yourself. I hope the app continues to get updated and improved!.MortalmossVersion: 2.12

Amazing tool for playing DF on mobileDISCLAIMER: This is NOT a mobile version of dwarf fortress. It is an app that lets you play on mobile through a server (I.e. your machine that already runs DF) Now, with that out of the way. This app is great. It makes playing DF possible on mobile at all, but it also makes some quality of life changes to the UI to make it work smoothly on mobile. There are some things that I wish were implemented through the app that I haven’t found yet (autolabor, workflow, vein miner) but overall the app is excellent. If you’ve never played DF before then you might want to watch some tutorials and then play on PC and muddle through some things prior to jumping in to the mobile version. All said I never thought playing DF on a mobile device would be a thing, much less become my go to form of playing the game. Great job guys!.C SheffieldVersion: 2.00

Dwarf Fortress mobile!!!With the new update that allows you to use their servers this app has officially become dwarf Fortress mobile! I never thought I’d be able to pull out my phone and play dwarf fortress wherever I am. You now don’t need to have a PC running to use this app. The UI is designed specifically for mobile and I honestly find it easier to play on the phone. I don’t really see a need to ever play on PC again. I fully recommend getting this game if you’re familiar with dwarf fortress..King BruleVersion: 2.03

MagicalDwarf Fortress would probably be too memory, CPU, and storage demanding to be useful on the iPad, so the only logical solution is to run it on a server, and remote to it. This implementation, and the accompanying server bundle with plugin were dead simple to setup on my home Mac Mini and I was playing in minutes. The interface is rather intuitive for a game originally based around a text and keyboard interface, so the purchase price is worth the effort invested. Also, if you like DF, be sure to support the original developer too! Be sure to start with the developer's free DF Remote Test app, that's what sold me on the fact this product works at least at a minimal technical level. Honestly, my hopes were low, but the paid app delivered very well on the promise of a graphics set and iPad interface to DF..DotHTMVersion: 1.67

Amazing for learning this great game!I’m so impressed with this app. The creator has managed to improve on the famously rough user interface of the regular game. I’ve bounced off of this game before but now I’m making progress. Having it in my pocket whenever I have a few minutes to play is a game changer. Nice graphics and good user interface make this a very pleasant experience. Keep up the great work!.RashkovVersion: 2.12

Please continue development.Hey, this app is amazing! Being able to commit dwarven warcrimes on mobile is amazing as all other reviews state, only problem is that this is 2 years outdated and still has a few bugs. I can’t seem to find any updates past 2019, do you plan to continue development?.UlnarFXVersion: 2.12

Fantastic!!!Not only is this an amazing idea AND implementation but the developer is extremely responsive. I absolutely love this... it has been a staple for me and I hope the developer keeps this going. Incredible work! Dwarf Fortress is an oasis in the modern desert of gaming, and this developer brought this ray of hope to iPad. Game changer, thank you thank you thank you..N1chodemusVersion: 2.12

AwesomeKeep up the great work. Id love to see this app keep up years into the future as I think this really gives new life to the game. Maybe add a donate option, despite it being a paid app, into the main menu? Maybe half of the donations go to the app developer and half goes to DF devs? Just some food for thought..Anon99999999999Version: 1.67

Works great. Also read the description people.This app works perfectly and I’m sad to see all the people who wrote negative reviews since they didn’t read the description. A lot of controls are even more intuitive Than dwarf fortress on the Pc. But I have said goodby to my boring work breaks..TylerBiggsVersion: 2.12

ExcellentPlayed Dwarf Fortress vanilla to get a sense of it, then started using DF Remote. Such an awesome improvement over the standard. Made the game loads more approachable. Wouldn’t be surprised if this GUI made it into version 1.0! Please note: this is NOT the full game, a desktop is required to run the game while this utility makes the game more playable..NoahfamilydocVersion: 1.66

Number One SolutionGreat solution to playing dwarf fortress remotely on iPad and phone. Extremely simple setup on my PC and the easiest way to experience DF for the first time. Saved me so much time with the preloaded tilesets and mods on PC. Super awesome and intuitive interface..DevbomVersion: 2.12

Ah, good. It is working now. Great alternative.I had to uninstall and reinstall the client to get rid of the tileset issue. I really enjoyed the iPad interface before, and while I love the Steam release (especially Steam Deck support), I like the iPad experience a lot. Thanks, Mifki!.BrysmiVersion: 3.02

Wow!I don’t ever leave reviews but I feel this one deserves it, the ability to play dwarf fortress on your phone is amazing! The server was a bit hard to set up but it was very rewarding once I got it..CwdearthVersion: 2.12

The perfect DF appAbsolutely amazing. I now no longer play DF on my computer anymore as the ipad interface is simply better. Best 4 dollars I ever spent on an app. Developer consistently updates for new versions of the game and fixes bugs and improves the UI..BowdwarfVersion: 1.70

StupidI hate this dumb game you have to set up an entire server that takes so long that I start stressing. I uninstalled the game and wasted my money Bad game.Cinomin07Version: 2.11

Great App - Only Missing Feature is SoundThe interface is even better on touch. Just need that sound, and this is a five star app..NewsBar v.3.1Version: 1.73

Outstanding game! Please update the version to 0.47First of all, Thank you! Secondly, please please please update to version 0.47..ET1123581321Version: 2.12

Connection error sometimesGreat when it works..D u tihgVersion: 3.03

Great but incompleteThis app is great, and what’s there works well. Will be 5 stars when remaining functionality is added..XtapolapocetlVersion: 1.66

Thank YouThe server hosting is amazing. Thank you for creating this..Yosef DovVersion: 2.12

Forget playing DF on your computer, play it this waySo I used to play a lot of DF years ago. And then I stopped. And going back I was finding the UI harder to work with then before. This app changes everything. Vitaly has done something truly amazing here. He has taken what is arguably the most complex and difficult game ever created and made it a pleasure to play. Granted, the original structure of the UI is still there. But the touch interface makes it a joy to play. I don't even play DF sitting at my computer anymore. I only play with my iPad and iPhone now. And being able to open up DF remote on my phone during lunch and play my main fortress is amazing! There are a few issues but nothing that would have me not recommend this app. Because those issues reside in the original game. And it can be a bit of a challenge to get setup if you are not familiar with DF. I had a problem with playing through cellular for the first few days but it is sorted out now. Vitaly has a help system built right in so you can communicate directly with him. Awesome developer, awesome app, awesome support and the most awesome game ever... in my pocket anywhere. Keep it up Vitaly! I hope to see more additions in the future. Hoping adventure mode makes it over and I hope to be able to do more detailed embarking one day too. I would gladly pay $$$ to have adventure mode added. Hint*Hint. :-).VaughnerVersion: 1.35

If you play DF you need this appLike the title says, if you play Dwarf Fortress and have ever wanted to play on the go, you need this app. I have been using it for a while now and it works surprisingly well. Lag is occasionally annoying, but only comes up every now and then. I do recommend using the free test setup app to make sure your server will work. What I did was set up the test server and check it on every network I could potentially be using (mobile data and my home and work wifi). The app is missing a couple of things I use a lot such as the legends viewer and a visual world map. I have seen that the developer is working on this. Despite the few missing features, the app runs very well and the UI is actually better than the UI in Dwarf Fortress itself! So check it out and you should have !!FUN!!.C00lman97Version: 1.30

Look greatI buy dwarf fortress remote on my phone to try it because it look good but when i get in the game it say me that i must create a server. Ok but how all time it say me password invalid .i need help!!!.Gtycybcy598>¥~€,~<Version: 1.67

Amazing portKudos to the dev for figuring out a way to play such a complex game on something simple like an iPhone or iPad, and actually improve significantly on the ui. I love how easy to use the interface is, and even though I find keyboard shortcuts to be faster in general, touch inputs give the game a bit of a “tactile” feel. I currently am using the subscription service offered through the app, which lets me create and manage save files over a provided server. My issues: a lack of (to me) essential Dfhack plug-ins like workflow, autolabour, digcircle and digvein, which are all excellent plugins that work to simplify some of the more stressful parts of the game. There is also currently no way to choose custom embark locations or profiles, other than basic parameters and default starting setups. You can however start a game on PC, choose your location and embark profile, and upload your save onto the server. Regardless, all of these complaints are minor and only serve as quality-of-life improvements that I hope the dev considers in the future, as well as updating the game to the latest version. Pick this up either if you love dwarf fortress and want to play it anywhere with internet, or if you’ve always wanted to play dwarf fortress but couldn’t get past the clunky UI..IpnadeVersion: 2.12

The only app availableThis is the only app available that allows you to play dog remotely. I have set up external servers for play via my phones LTE network and at home wifi. It works like a dream! Honestly, there is no better way to play dwarf fortress away from your computer than this app. The developer must be a die hard fan. If you’re reading this review I’m assuming you are too. All the more reason to buy it..Link6065Version: 1.72

WowI'm extremely impressed with how well this works. While it's a bit tedious trying to play without a stylus, I feel like I might almost prefer this app to PC with one..SaywarderVersion: 1.15

Fantastic!I was slightly confused at first by the instructions, but once I figured it out it worked excellently. I love this interface! More convenient and fun than a mouse and keyboard. I will recommend this to friends and other players..GranusTulkasVersion: 1.14

Works great!Works smooth and feels like DwarfFortress. Thank you so much..Bengi98Version: 1.21

May The Tree-Huggers BurnAn extraordinarily well designed application runs extremely smoothly the interface is very intuitive and clean. The instructions on how to set up the server very clear. For anyone that has a love for DF and would like to remotely play this game through iPhone/iPad this is a great tool. For anyone not familiar with the game this might actually be a great place to try it out. As The interface is very easy to use(one of the biggest hurdles when getting into the game). This is an amazing app keep updating and maintaining I would recommend this any day..KappaMangosVersion: 1.15

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Dwarf Fortress Remote Negative Reviews

Not really playable.I’ve been trying to play this on my iPhone the last few days and it’s not really playable. The UI is the biggest problem, it’s clunky but there are a lot of options that are missing. To give a few examples; you can’t create bedroom zones, when you create a storage yard there is no “select all” so you have to select everything manually every time, and you have to manually check your status and announcements..Saxon ThomasVersion: 3.03

Remote server subscription does not workTrialed the server subscription model, but it simply doesn’t work. Allows a world to be created, but when attempting to play every action sends the app into a endless “initialization” loop forcing a manual shutdown of the app. Unfortunately there is little online support to troubleshoot the problem, so I’ll just check back in a few weeks to see if the bugs have been worked out (or if the server is just simply down)..OlsonkidVersion: 2.03

Don’t waste your moneyThe devs clearly need to update this. I tried to connect to my computer but every single time it says connection fail. I tried contacting support, and it’s been 2 weeks and I still haven’t heard back. I could definitely recommend this game on computer and maybe it works fine with the paid subscription, but if u buy this to go along with your laptop your just going to be wasting your money..Agent-TexVersion: 2.12

Server errorI just bought this yesterday as well as the server subscription due to me being unable to access my computer. I have had it for ONE DAY and now it’s saying system error. I paid the subscription for a service and the game is useless for me without said service. Fix it, give me my money back, or be prepared for a law suite for not upholding your side of the terms and agreement!.Roar5684Version: 2.12

Doesn’t work.Was fun when I got it to work, but I gave up on trying to make it work again after struggling for a long time and haven’t tried again in a long time. Even like a year ago you couldn’t play the newest version of dwarf fortress, and I believe it still hasn’t been updated..KunndtVersion: 2.12

Permanent Server ErrorServer is permanently locked out in error. I see in the reviews other people have been having this issue over time and it doesn’t seem to have been fixed. A shame really, I didn’t even get to finish creating a world. It went into error half way through..DeshocousaVersion: 3.03

Was great, but abandonedThis was great back when the developer actively supported it. It seems like maybe the announcement of the steam version deterred them from working on it more? Kind of a bummer, I really liked this version but it’s insanely far behind the game now..Chance Master ShaneVersion: 2.12

Oh…After paying for the software I thought I would be able to play the game. But then it asks for a monthly subscription to access a game that is already free on PC. I wish I could get my money back :/.IZeeekVersion: 2.12

Not Up to DateIt works pretty good overall but it’s multiple versions behind the computer version and for a paid product should probably be updated to the most recent version of Dwarf Fortress.JFuzz92Version: 2.12

Scam do not buyFirst you have to pay for a server you can’t have your own private one for free, second the graphics are horrible do not buy save your time and money!.Noob gamer 12345Version: 2.12

STUPIDWHATS THE POINT IN THE GAME IF I CANT PLAY IT.Dis impeccableVersion: 1.66

Ridiculous3.99 for the game and then 4.99 a month to play!?!? Where is the headline for that? Would have never downloaded that game if I knew it was like this. Refund please!!!!.Insanite5150Version: 2.12

RefundI need a refund to df I was unaware that I needed a computer to set the game up not to mention how I have to pay a subscription to play anywhere please give me a refund.Allth3nicknamesrtakenVersion: 2.12

ConfusedPaid four dollars for the app but it won’t let me play without paying more for a subscription.RugbyMerc8Version: 2.12

Need pcEither you need a pc or you pay $5 a month if you don’t have a Pc like me you’ll be wasting money.Best game ever love it 😁😁😁Version: 2.12

How to play?How do you get to the game? I’ve tried but I just want to build my own king under the mountain..CoyoteprimeVersion: 1.72

Refund pleaseNot what I expected, 4 dollars and a service fee to play. Refund please..Nerd4deadVersion: 3.03

PaymentsPay for the game. Then monthly payments..Some ginger 1990Version: 3.03

RefundCan’t even play.Papa New GuyVersion: 1.72

Refund?Not playable.Buyers WatchdogVersion: 1.72

Disappointed no updates for 2 yearsSeems like this app has been abandoned. Would avoid purchasing as it will not work with her versions of dwarf fortress.AnonRevVersion: 2.12

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