Battle Worlds: Kronos is a turn-based strategy video game developed by King Art Games for the PC platforms in 2013. It is considered a spiritual successor to the Battle Isle series.[2][4][3]
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| Developer(s) | King Art Games |
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| Platform(s) | Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch |
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| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editFollowing 200 years of peace, two opposing political factions are competing for control of a vacant throne in a far-off region of the galaxy.[3] The game is a turn-based computer wargame played on a hex grid.[5] The player controls a small army of ground, sea, and air units and must complete various objectives. These include escorting important units, defending positions, and capturing enemy headquarters. Each unit has multiple actions per turn. Some units have a move and attack option, while others have wild cards for extra moves or attacks. The main part of the game is the campaign mode which consists of three storylines.[6]
Release
editThe game was funded through Kickstarter in April 2013.[7] The PC version was released on November 4, 2013.[1] Trains expansion was released in May 2014 for the PC version that added a third campaign to the game.[8][9] The iOS version was released on November 10, 2014.[10] The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions were released on April 26, 2016.[11] The Nintendo Switch version was released on June 11, 2019.[12]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | 71/100 (PC)[13] 62/100 (PS4)[14] 65/100 (Xbox)[15] 60/100 (Switch)[16] |
| Publication | Score |
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| 4Players | 77/100 (PC)[2] |
| GameStar | 82/100 (PC)[4] |
| IGN | 8/10 (Xbox)[17] |
| Nintendo Life | 7/10 (Switch)[3] |
| Nintendo World Report | 7.5/10 (Switch)[6] |
| PC Games (DE) | 8/10 (PC)[18] |
| TouchArcade | 3.5/5 (iPad)[5] |
| CGMagazine | 7/10 (PS4)[19] |
| Multiplayer.it | 6.5/10 (PC)[20] |
According to Metacritic, a review aggregator, Battle Worlds: Kronos received "mixed or average" reviews from critics.[13][14][15][16]
TouchArcade summarized: "With so much content, story, replayability and generally fun gameplay this game would benefit massively from just a little bit of love from the developer to tighten up a few weak spots."[5] Nintendo Life said: "While ultimately less accessible than the likes of Wargroove (which taps into that Nintendo-centric DNA of Advance Wars far better), Battle Worlds: Kronos does a decent job of bringing a more complex and challenging take on turn-based hex strategy."[3] Nintendo World Report concluded: "While the interface quirks take some getting used to and the campaign difficulty may turn some off, there’s definitely enjoyment to be had here for fans of the turn-based strategy genre."[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Smith, Adam (29 October 2013). "Worlds Wot War: Battle Worlds - Kronos". Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Kleffmann, Marcel (7 November 2013). "Test: Battle Worlds: Kronos (Taktik & Strategie)". 4Players (in German). Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Reseigh-Lincoln, Dom (10 June 2019). "Battle Worlds: Kronos Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b Deppe, Martin (31 October 2013). "Battle Worlds: Kronos im Test - Junges Spiel für alte Säcke". GameStar (in German). Webedia. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Fretz, Andrew (10 November 2014). "'Battle Worlds: Kronos' for iPad Review – A Potentially Great Strategy Game that Fails to Fully Deliver". TouchArcade. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Corbran, J.P. (13 July 2019). "Battle Worlds: Kronos (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ Sliwinski, Alexander (30 April 2013). "'Battle Worlds: Kronos' Kickstarter concludes at $260K". Engadget. Yahoo! Inc. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "King Art Launches "Trains" Add-on for Battle Worlds: Kronos – New Units, Maps and Single-player Campaign". PC Invasion. Gamurs. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ Savage, Phil (5 November 2013). "Battle Worlds: Kronos out now, trailer explores the morality of artillery strikes". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Lucas M. (10 November 2014). "App Store Update: November 10". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Battle Worlds: Kronos is heading to PS4 and Xbox One!". King Art Games. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ Craddock, Ryan (24 May 2019). "Battle Worlds: Kronos Brings 60 Hours Of Turn-Based Strategy Gameplay To Switch". Nintendo Life. Hookshot Media. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Battle Worlds: Kronos for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Battle Worlds: Kronos for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Battle Worlds: Kronos for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Battle Worlds: Kronos for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ González, Emmanuel (6 May 2016). "Battle Worlds: Kronos - Análisis". IGN España (in Spanish). Ziff Davis. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Bertits, Andreas (11 November 2013). "Battle Worlds: Kronos im Test - Tiefgründig und knifflig". PC Games (in German). Computec Media GmbH. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Carter, Chris (18 May 2016). "Battle Worlds: Kronos (PS4) Review". CGMagazine. CGMagazine Publishing Inc. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ Pugliese, Tommaso (16 November 2013). "La battaglia dei pianeti". Multiplayer.it (in Italian). NetAddiction Srl. Retrieved 12 June 2023.