Software:Wrath Unleashed

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Short description: 2004 video game
Wrath Unleashed
North American PlayStation 2 cover art
Developer(s)The Collective
Publisher(s)LucasArts
Director(s)Gary Priest
Producer(s)Douglas Hare
Cordy Rierson
Designer(s)James Farley
Garrett Smith
Programmer(s)Nathan Hunt
William Feng Chen
Mike Singleton
Artist(s)Daniel Mycka
Brian Horton
Composer(s)Jack Wall
Platform(s)PlayStation 2, Xbox
Release
  • NA: February 10, 2004
  • PAL: March 5, 2004
Genre(s)Strategy
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer

Wrath Unleashed is a strategy game for the PlayStation 2 and the Xbox created by The Collective and published by LucasArts in 2004.

Gameplay

Wrath Unleashed is a chess-like game that combines strategy with combat. In the game, the player chooses a god and attempts to claim the territory of another god with their army of mythical creatures, which move over a "board" of hexagonal spaces (each space representing a type of terrain). When two opposing troops occupy the same hexagonal space, gameplay shifts to an arena, where the troops must battle to the death for the right to occupy the space. The goal of the game is to position troops over spaces which contain the enemy's temples.

The characters in Wrath Unleashed are divided into Light (good) and Darkness (evil), as well as Order (intelligence, thought) and Chaos (combat, battle). Each faction of characters has the power of a specific element. All playable characters are able to heal their troops, teleport troops across the board, and destroy nearby enemies.

  • Water Demigoddess Aenna (voiced by Vanessa Marshall) - Aenna is the goddess of Water, and is as "pure as crashing waves and waterfalls". Aenna wields power over the Elements of Water and Ice. As a goddess of the Light Order, she represents enlightenment and wisdom. Through her teachings, feral ogres are able to focus their rage into powerful magic. Aenna is in love with the god Epothos. Her color is blue.
  • Fire Demigod Epothos (voiced by Ron Yuan) - Epothos is the god of Fire, and is "a volcanic warrior with the fury of the Sun". Epothos wields power over the Elements of Fire and Magma. As a god of the Light Chaos, he represents courage and valor in combat. Epothos forged his warriors, the Fire Giants, in the core of a volcano. His color is red.
  • Earth Demigod Durlock (voiced by Rafael Ferrer) - Durlock is the god of Earth, and is as "cold as he is calculating". Durlock wields power over the Elements of Earth and Metal. He forged his warriors from iron. As a god of the Dark Order, he represents treachery and deception. Durlock is in love with the goddess Aenna. His color is green.
  • Wind Demigoddess Helamis (voiced by Jennifer Hale) - Helamis is the goddess of Wind, and is as "merciless as her hurricanes". Helamis wields power over the Elements of Wind and Lightning. As a goddess of the Dark Chaos, she represents the cruelty and horrors of war. She released the demonic Cyclops from its underworld prison. She believes that she can lure Epothos to her side with her seductive charms. Her color is purple.

Plot

A nameless narrator (voiced by Mako Iwamatsu) introduces the conflict: "In the beginning, there was only darkness. Then light shown in the void, and a new world was born. A realm forged from the elemental forces of earth, wind, water, and fire. The nexus of an eternal war waged between the forces of light and darkness, between chaos and order, which destroyed the world in a mighty cataclysm. Unto this broken realm came the overlords: Beautiful Aenna, Goddess of the Waters. Steadfast purity of crashing waves and thundering waterfalls. Fiery Epothos, Warrior of the Rising Sun. Volatile guardian of the sacred flame. Devious Durlock, Master of Metals, and Lord of Stone! Keeper of the secrets of the earth! And Wicked Helamis! Queen of Storms and Chaos, mother of hurricanes, leaving havoc and destruction in her wake. Now the mightiest of the overlords prepare for the ultimate confrontation, the time has come for the Wrath of the Gods to be UNLEASHED!"

The game features campaigns for each of the four characters, at varying difficulties, following their story of achieving domination of the realm.

Development

LucasArts acquired the publishing rights to Wrath Unleashed (known then as Wrath) in 2002.[1]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PS2Xbox
EGM5.17/10[4][lower-alpha 1]5.17/10[4]
Game Informer6/10[5]7.5/10[6]
GameRevolutionC−[7]C−[7]
GameSpot7.3/10[8]7.3/10[8]
GameSpyStarStarStar[9]StarStarStar[10]
GameZone7.4/10[11]7.5/10[12]
IGN7.6/10[13]7.8/10[14]
OPM (US)StarHalf star[15]N/A
OXM (US)N/A7/10[16]
X-PlayN/AStarStarStar[17]
Playboy50%[18]50%[18]
Aggregate score
Metacritic64/100[2]69/100[3]

Wrath Unleashed received "mixed or average reviews" on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2][3] Star Dingo of GamePro said of the Xbox version, "If either half of Wrath Unleashed had been more fully formed, the game would have been easy to recommend, but as it stands, half a fighting game and half a strategy game does not make a whole game. Seek out Software:Magic: The Gathering – Battlegrounds for a much more well-blended mix of brainpower and reflex."[19][lower-alpha 2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Three critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave both console versions each a score of 4/10, 7/10, and 4.5/10.
  2. ↑ GamePro gave the Xbox version 3.5/5 for graphics, and three 3/5 scores for sound, control, and fun factor.

References

  1. ↑ "LucasArts Nabs Publishing Rights to Wrath, the Highly Coveted Action/strategy Game by the Collective". Yahoo! Inc.. April 15, 2002. Archived from the original on June 11, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020611191610/http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/020415/150312_1.html. Retrieved July 9, 2019. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Wrath Unleashed critic reviews (PS2)". Fandom. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230125195052/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/wrath-unleashed. Retrieved June 9, 2024. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Wrath Unleashed critic reviews (Xbox)". Fandom. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230125195101/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox/wrath-unleashed. Retrieved June 9, 2024. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Byrnes, Paul; Hsu, Dan "Shoe"; Elliott, Shawn (March 2004). "Wrath: Unleashed [sic"]. Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (176): 114. Archived from the original on March 27, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20040327185816/http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,2053,1530716,00.asp. Retrieved June 10, 2024. 
  5. ↑ Zoss, Jeremy (March 2004). "Wrath Unleashed (PS2)". Game Informer (GameStop) (131): 107. http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200403/R04.0318.0912.37560.htm. Retrieved April 23, 2017. 
  6. ↑ Juba, Joe (February 2004). "Wrath Unleashed (Xbox)". Game Informer (GameStop) (130): 108. http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/2E7787F3-6116-4442-A0B4-9ECEF6F2D27C.htm. Retrieved April 23, 2017. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Silverman, Ben (March 10, 2004). "Wrath Unleashed Review". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150912223229/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/wrath-unleashed. Retrieved June 9, 2024. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Shoemaker, Brad (February 10, 2004). "Wrath Unleashed Review". Fandom. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128034047/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/wrath-unleashed-review/1900-6089201/. Retrieved June 9, 2024. 
  9. ↑ Levesque, Paul (February 16, 2004). "GameSpy: Wrath Unleashed (PS2)". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on December 30, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20051230003241/http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/wrath-unleashed/494230p1.html. Retrieved April 24, 2017. 
  10. ↑ Levesque, Paul (February 16, 2004). "GameSpy: Wrath Unleashed (Xbox)". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20070609162604/http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/wrath-unleashed/494315p1.html. Retrieved June 9, 2024. 
  11. ↑ Tha Wiz (February 19, 2004). "Wrath Unleashed - PS2 - Review". Archived from the original on February 10, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080210220140/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22249.htm. Retrieved April 24, 2017. 
  12. ↑ Zacarias, Eduardo (February 18, 2004). "Wrath Unleashed - XB - Review". Archived from the original on March 9, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080309103733/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22249.htm. Retrieved April 24, 2017. 
  13. ↑ Hwang, Kaiser (February 10, 2004). "Wrath Unleashed (PS2)". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 8, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20070208014552/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/491/491380p1.html. Retrieved April 24, 2017. 
  14. ↑ Hwang, Kaiser (February 9, 2004). "Wrath Unleashed (Xbox)". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on June 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240609225005/https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/02/10/wrath-unleashed. Retrieved June 9, 2024. 
  15. ↑ Rybicki, Joe (March 2004). "Wrath Unleashed". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) (78): 103. https://archive.org/details/official-u.-s.-playstation-magazine-issue-78-march-2004/page/102/mode/2up. Retrieved June 10, 2024. 
  16. ↑ "Wrath Unleashed". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US): 74. February 2004. 
  17. ↑ D'Aprile, Jason (March 2, 2004). "'Wrath Unleashed' (Xbox) Review". TechTV. Archived from the original on March 13, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20040313140404/http://www.techtv.com/xplay/reviews/story/0,24330,3627731,00.html. Retrieved June 10, 2024. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Wrath Unleashed". Playboy (Playboy Enterprises): 39. March 2004. 
  19. ↑ Star Dingo (March 2004). "Wrath Unleashed (Xbox)". GamePro (IDG) (186): 64. Archived from the original on February 14, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050214040507/http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/33470.shtml. Retrieved June 9, 2024. 
  • 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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