Software:Battle Worlds: Kronos

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Short description: 2013 video game
Battle Worlds: Kronos
Developer(s)King Art Games
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch
Release
  • November 4, 2013 (PC)[3]
  • November 10, 2014 (iOS)
  • April 26, 2016 (PS4, Xbox One)
  • June 11, 2019 (Switch)
Genre(s)Turn-based strategy
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

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.[1][4][2]

Gameplay

Following 200 years of peace, two opposing political factions are competing for control of a vacant throne in a far-off region of the galaxy.[2] 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

The game was funded through Kickstarter in April 2013.[7] The PC version was released on November 4, 2013.[3] 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

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic71/100 (PC)[13]
62/100 (PS4)[14]
65/100 (Xbox)[15]
60/100 (Switch)[16]
Review scores
PublicationScore
4Players77/100 (PC)[1]
GameStar82/100 (PC)[4]
IGN8/10 (Xbox)[17]
Nintendo Life7/10 (Switch)[2]
Nintendo World Report7.5/10 (Switch)[6]
PC Games8/10 (PC)[18]
TouchArcade3.5/5 (iPad)[5]
CGMagazine7/10 (PS4)[19]
Multiplayer.it6.5/10 (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."[2] 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

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kleffmann, Marcel (7 November 2013). "Test: Battle Worlds: Kronos (Taktik & Strategie)" (in German). https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Test/34560/80081/0/Battle_Worlds_Kronos.html. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Reseigh-Lincoln, Dom (10 June 2019). "Battle Worlds: Kronos Review (Switch)". Hookshot Media. https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/battle_worlds_kronos. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Smith, Adam (29 October 2013). "Worlds Wot War: Battle Worlds - Kronos". Gamer Network. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/worlds-wot-war-battle-worlds-kronos. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Deppe, Martin (31 October 2013). "Battle Worlds: Kronos im Test - Junges Spiel für alte Säcke" (in German). Webedia. https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/battle-worlds-kronos-junges-spiel-fuer-alte-saecke,3029614.html. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Fretz, Andrew (10 November 2014). "'Battle Worlds: Kronos' for iPad Review – A Potentially Great Strategy Game that Fails to Fully Deliver". https://toucharcade.com/2014/11/10/battle-worlds-kronos-review/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Corbran, J.P. (13 July 2019). "Battle Worlds: Kronos (Switch) Review". http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/51101/battle-worlds-kronos-switch-review. 
  7. ↑ Sliwinski, Alexander (30 April 2013). "'Battle Worlds: Kronos' Kickstarter concludes at $260K". Yahoo! Inc.. https://www.engadget.com/2013-04-30-battle-worlds-kronos-kickstarter-concludes-at-260k.html. 
  8. ↑ "King Art Launches "Trains" Add-on for Battle Worlds: Kronos – New Units, Maps and Single-player Campaign". Gamurs. 27 May 2014. https://www.pcinvasion.com/king-art-launches-trains-add-battle-worlds-kronos-new-units-maps-single-player-campaign/. 
  9. ↑ Savage, Phil (5 November 2013). "Battle Worlds: Kronos out now, trailer explores the morality of artillery strikes". Future plc. https://www.pcgamer.com/battle-worlds-kronos-out-now-trailer-explores-the-morality-or-artillery-strikes/. 
  10. ↑ Thomas, Lucas M. (10 November 2014). "App Store Update: November 10". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/10/app-store-update-november-10-3. 
  11. ↑ "Battle Worlds: Kronos is heading to PS4 and Xbox One!". 15 February 2016. https://kingart-games.com/article/6-battle-worlds-kronos-is-heading-to-ps4-and-xbox-one. 
  12. ↑ Craddock, Ryan (24 May 2019). "Battle Worlds: Kronos Brings 60 Hours Of Turn-Based Strategy Gameplay To Switch". Hookshot Media. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/05/battle_worlds_kronos_brings_60_hours_of_turn-based_strategy_gameplay_to_switch. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Battle Worlds: Kronos for PC Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/battle-worlds-kronos/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Battle Worlds: Kronos for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/battle-worlds-kronos/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Battle Worlds: Kronos for Xbox One Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/battle-worlds-kronos/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Battle Worlds: Kronos for Switch Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/battle-worlds-kronos/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. 
  17. ↑ González, Emmanuel (6 May 2016). "Battle Worlds: Kronos - Análisis" (in Spanish). Ziff Davis. https://es.ign.com/battle-world-kronos/103003/review/battle-world-kronos-analisis-para-ps4-y-xbox-one. 
  18. ↑ Bertits, Andreas (11 November 2013). "Battle Worlds: Kronos im Test - Tiefgründig und knifflig" (in German). Computec Media GmbH. https://www.pcgames.de/Battle-Worlds-Kronos-Spiel-18793/Tests/Battle-Worlds-Kronos-im-Test-1096829/. 
  19. ↑ Carter, Chris (18 May 2016). "Battle Worlds: Kronos (PS4) Review". CGMagazine Publishing Inc.. https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/battle-worlds-kronos-pc-review/. 
  20. ↑ Pugliese, Tommaso (16 November 2013). "La battaglia dei pianeti" (in Italian). NetAddiction Srl. https://multiplayer.it/recensioni/125570-battle-worlds-kronos-la-battaglia-dei-pianeti.html. 
  • Official website
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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