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Honor-Bound TCG CCG Card Quest

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User verdict / 100 High confidence In trouble

Honor-Bound TCG CCG Card Quest, despite a high lifetime rating, is currently largely unplayable for new users due to critical bugs, particularly screen resolution issues and a broken research mechanic that prevents tutorial completion, contradicting the developer's vague update notes.

⚠ Not updated in 26 months, this app may be abandoned
4.7★ lifetime (12,538) Free + in-app purchases since 2013 by AppForge Inc. recent negative 15% 120 reviews across 3 regions
Game-breaking Bugs Lack of Optimization/Updates Enjoyable Core Gameplay In-App Purchase Issues
5★178
4★28
3★7
2★6
1★31
recent reviews across 3 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Recent reviews for Honor-Bound TCG CCG Card Quest indicate a significant decline in functionality, with many users unable to progress past the tutorial due to unoptimized screen resolutions and a non-functional research system. While some long-time players still find enjoyment, the game appears abandoned by developers, leading to a frustrating experience for new and returning players.

What users like

  • Engaging gameplay and fun mechanics for those who can play itR4R9R36R37
  • Allows progression without mandatory in-app purchasesR63
  • Customer support can assist with account issues, though response times varyR5R71

What users complain about

  • Critical bug prevents progression past the tutorial due to a non-functional research systemR1R7R15R16
  • Game is not optimized for modern devices, leading to incorrect screen ratios and off-screen buttons, making it unplayable on many iPhonesR3R12R18R19
  • In-app purchases can result in crashes, money being taken, and items not being deliveredR6
  • Frequent freezing, lagging, and glitches make the game unstableR13R23R29R34
  • Potions and other items may not work, hindering gameplayR213R231
  • Game appears abandoned with no significant updates or bug fixes despite long-standing issuesR17R50R215
  • Some users report losing progress or items due to server disconnections or data lossR71R245
  • VIP status is not permanent and is considered expensiveR98

Latest update · v4.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Fixed some screen issues

Recurring themes

Game-breaking Bugs negative
Many recent reviews highlight critical bugs, particularly the inability to research 'Leadership 1' or other necessary items, which prevents new players from progressing past the tutorial. This issue is often linked to screen resolution problems where buttons or research options are off-screen or simply blank. The developer's note about 'fixed some screen issues' is directly contradicted by the prevalence of these reports.R1R3R7R12
Lack of Optimization/Updates negative
Reviewers frequently mention that the game is not optimized for modern iPhone devices, leading to incorrect screen aspect ratios where parts of the UI are inaccessible. The game's last update was over two years ago, leading users to believe it is abandoned and that these long-standing issues will not be fixed.R3R12R17R18
In-App Purchase Issues negative
Some users report that attempting to spend money in the game results in crashes, money being taken, and the purchased items not being delivered. This discourages players from engaging with the monetization aspects.R6
Enjoyable Core Gameplay positive
Despite the numerous technical issues, some users, particularly those who have played for a long time, still find the core gameplay, mechanics, and character collection enjoyable and addictive. They express a desire for the game to be fixed so they can continue to play.R4R9R36R37

Who it's for

This game is for players who previously enjoyed it and are willing to troubleshoot or use older devices, as current versions are largely unplayable for new users R1R3R17. It is not for anyone expecting a functional, optimized, or regularly updated mobile game R30R50R215.

Evidence note: The recent reviews are overwhelmingly negative, focusing on critical bugs that prevent gameplay. While there are some positive reviews, many of them appear to be incentivized for in-game rewards . The high lifetime rating likely reflects the game's state before it became abandoned and unoptimized for modern devices.

Frequently asked

Is Honor-Bound TCG CCG Card Quest playable on modern iPhones?
No, Honor-Bound TCG CCG Card Quest is generally not playable on modern iPhones due to screen resolution issues that cause buttons and essential UI elements to be off-screen, preventing progression past the tutorial R3R12R18R30.
Are there game-breaking bugs in Honor-Bound TCG CCG Card Quest?
Yes, there is a critical game-breaking bug where players cannot complete the tutorial because the 'research' function is either blank, freezes the game, or is inaccessible due to screen display issues, making it impossible to add more heroes to the squad R1R7R16R18.
Does Honor-Bound TCG CCG Card Quest still receive updates?
No, Honor-Bound TCG CCG Card Quest has not been updated in over two years, leading many users to believe the game is abandoned and that current bugs will not be fixed R17R50R215.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R4] 5/5 · US Still fun: After 8 years this game it still so fun
  2. [R9] 5/5 · US Amazing: This game applied a lot of super fun mechanics to it and made it one of the perfect games to oss time if you have the time to take and play it 19/19
  3. [R36] 5/5 · US Fun game and for sure not for everyone: I took a break from this game and only recently came back. Not much has changed since I stopped but I find it fun regardless and hope I can still play this for a long time.
  4. [R37] 5/5 · US HonorBound fun!!: Just started today , loving this genre it’s so original this format they use story & all!
  5. [R63] 4/5 · GB Good game: Can progress far without in game purchases ;)
  6. [R5] 5/5 · US Review: Just a slight ui problem they don’t know how to fix the issue but costumer support can log into ur account and research stuff for u
  7. [R71] 5/5 · GB A new start: Had this game ages a recently re-installed it, couldn’t access my old character so emailed support to help me access it, they told me that ownership of the game had been switched and there was a massive loss of game data that happened and my old character may have fallen victim to it, they offered me resources and mythic tier characters as an apology and also told me how to get my old
  8. [R1] 1/5 · US Not functional: Used to be great. Now you can’t progress because of some major bugs
  9. [R7] 4/5 · US Fix this: I used to love this game, but when I redownloaded it after a long while, there is a new bug. I can research anything. It pulls up a panel, but it doesn’t have anything on it, and I can’t get out of it. I literally can’t get past the tutorial. Please fix this.
  10. [R15] 4/5 · US I cant research how do I fix it: I love the game but when it tells you to research there is nothing there
  11. [R16] 1/5 · US Broken Game: You can’t research anything when you start the game. It’s unplayable. Game states bugs were fixed a week ago but clearly not any important ones.
  12. [R3] 1/5 · US Unoptimized: Game is not optimized for modern devices. You cannot even get through the tutorial on iPhone, dimensions put buttons off the screen
  13. [R12] 1/5 · US The game doesn’t even work: The game doesn’t work for iPhone. Can’t do the initial research during the tutorial because the screen ratio is off. Can’t read any cutscenes because again the screen ratio is trash
  14. [R18] 1/5 · US Unplayable (can’t research): The game’s screen display does not fit my phone, so I cannot physically click the button to start researching my hero. Because of this, you can’t properly play the game on a new save. Either update the game so that the screen automatically adjusts to whatever phone we’re using, add a setting for us to adjust the screen size, or just make all research center-aligned. I
  15. [R19] 1/5 · US Issues: I loved this game when I was a kid and really wanted to redownload it, and now my screen doesn’t fit for the research so I am unable to even play. I don’t know if this game isn’t compatible with all iPhones or if I have to do something on my side I hope a dev or somebody could help me understand this issue I’m facing.
  16. [R6] 3/5 · US Trap game: PLEASE READ!!! This is a great game and it is a lot of fun but when I tried to spend money 2 separate times the game crashed didn’t give me what I paid for and took my money. I should have learned after the first time, never the less please play for free DO NOT TRY TO SPEND MONEY!!!
  17. [R13] 1/5 · US Lagging: Has lag
  18. [R23] 1/5 · US I think…: Not sure if it’s fun or not. Every time I try to do something I’m having to download more files, even open the ship or look at characters. And it kept freezing and glitching. The little bit I could play seemed fun
  19. [R29] 1/5 · US Can't get past the first quest: Everytime a training message pops up the whole game freezes and won't let you click anything and you have to force the app closed
  20. [R34] 4/5 · US Not bad: Good game but a few things why not five stars. 1. I feel not a lot guild available in the beginning which can’t participate in the events. 2. A bit glitchy sometimes I would get a purple or green blob on screen. Just swipe out and then go over. Also miss on points for errors but since fast recovery not a problem. Overall good game. Love the relog so I can try different commanders.
  21. [R213] 2/5 · CA Frustrating & disappointing: If this game worked properly, it would be my favorite, but it’s broken. Potions do not work, nor do most of the items. Impossible to progress in game. Don’t waste your time.
  22. [R231] 1/5 · CA Great potential: Seems like it would be a fun game but the research won’t work and I can’t heal myself with my potions
  23. [R17] 1/5 · US HorribleBound.: Are you guys ever gonna fix this game? I played at the height of this games glory around 6-7 years ago. And it just saddens me to see what this game has become. Ever since Facebook login was lost I haven’t been able to login my original account which is why I left. And coming back to a game that’s buggy, has absolutely no support is just frustrating. This used to be a 5 star game I
  24. [R50] 1/5 · US Research tab bug: I have the same issue listed of not being able to research anything and having to exit the game in order to continue playing after clicking in the research tab. Used to love playing this game but I guess changes were made resulting in bugs that haven’t been addressed since the last update 2 YEARS AGO. Huge bummer, this was such a fun game.
  25. [R215] 1/5 · CA Doubt the devs are even looking at game. Its unplayable: Basic game functions not working. Things dont fit in screen Cant play beyond first mini section as you cant research or use items.
  26. [R245] 1/5 · CA Bug removes Levels: A message appears while I am playing that say that I’ve been disconnected from the servers, and when I return all of my people are 2 levels lowers, and I have 0 energy nor do I have energy in the arena.
  27. [R98] 3/5 · GB Decent game: Not a bad game to past time, if your willing to wait while your energy restocks then all in all a good game only down sides are VIPS not permanent suppose to balance it but cost is steep just to keep it.
  28. [R30] 1/5 · US Resolution issue: This game has been around for a long time and you guys still haven’t added a resolution option? I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max and I can’t change the aspect ratio or resolution of the game. I’m unable to research and it’s a shame I couldn’t even complete the tutorial because your game doesn’t have a resolution adjustment option. I didn’t even see a settings button on the main screen

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store