Software:Battle Worlds: Kronos

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Short description: 2013 video game
Battle Worlds: Kronos
Battle Worlds Kronos cover.jpg
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 that 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. 

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