Battle Worlds: Kronos

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  1. dissolver
    Mar 4, 2014
    4
    Местами красивый, и в то же время достаточно примитивный варгейм. Нет тактических особенностей по местности, обидно.
  2. joerg77
    Jan 11, 2014
    8
    I really do enjoy the game and i think players of the Battle Isle series will have fun with it too .
    Regarding the difficulty grade i think an average TBS player like me can beat the campaign and there is
    a score system that makes it interesting for hardcore players as well trying to reach a high rating . The story and the dramatic presentation is only average in my view but the core    I really do enjoy the game and i think players of the Battle Isle series will have fun with it too .
    Regarding the difficulty grade i think an average TBS player like me can beat the campaign and there is
    a score system that makes it interesting for hardcore players as well trying to reach a high rating .
    The story and the dramatic presentation is only average in my view but the core game is fun to play
    and flawless for me .
    I cannot agree to the point that all advantages are on the attackers side as if you have missions where
    you have to defend an area or object you can gain defense advantages with a carefull placement of units .
    The ingame graphics is nice for a turn based game and the rock scissors paper mechanic of the
    different units is clearly understandable and working well .
    A part of the game is to read and understand a map and then make a concious decision in which direction you want to advance first , which might need a bit of figuring out the right way .
    As an old Battle Isle fan i like Battleworld Kronos very much and feel at home very quickly with the game.
    All in all iam having fun playing it and hope many people will support the game so that we see an
    expansion beeing made or maybe a part 2 of it .    … Expand
  3. Abweichler
    Feb 5, 2014
    10
    Ich habe gerne und oft da alte "Battle Isle" gespielt und habe mich als Backer sehr auf das Release gefreut. Auch wenn das Spiel etwas Unreif auf den Markt kam, es hat absolut seine Existensberechtigung. Es bietet so ziemlich alles was der ALTE ZOCKER sich wünscht.
  4. MadVandal
    Nov 9, 2013
    5
    I was very excited about the prospect of a turn based game with a focus on strategy and difficultly. Unfortunately once I got into the campaign this turned to out to be illusion. The "strategic" AI in this game controls groups of units in pretty much two modes. Wait until you are in range then have the group attack, or chase and attack. That is it. Every battle and encounter will plays theI was very excited about the prospect of a turn based game with a focus on strategy and difficultly. Unfortunately once I got into the campaign this turned to out to be illusion. The "strategic" AI in this game controls groups of units in pretty much two modes. Wait until you are in range then have the group attack, or chase and attack. That is it. Every battle and encounter will plays the same way with the AI shuffling units around. The "difficulty" is implemented by giving the AI endless spawning units that attack and suicide themselves to whittle your units down. This is a big disappointment and a clear cop approach out for game developers who can't come up with a good AI.

    The end result is the campaign scenarios railroad you into making a rush play to the end objective. There is no real strategy...you rush units leaving some behind as you go to delay endless spawning masses while grabbing anything you can along the way. You'll play the same scenarios over and over, wiping out, until you hit upon the right path on the map. The game is move akin to solving a puzzle by trail-and-error that using any real battle strategy.    … Expand
  5. vXxo0oxXv
    Nov 5, 2013
    7
    Two days in:

    It's a quality game. Watching the developer video really connected with me. I feel gameplay in modern titles has suffered, as more efforts end up going into graphics and animations with your typical release. That being said, Battle Worlds still has pretty cool artwork and watching things explode is always a pleasure when in the game. Cutscene videos have extremely good    Two days in:

    It's a quality game. Watching the developer video really connected with me. I feel gameplay in modern titles has suffered, as more efforts end up going into graphics and animations with your typical release. That being said, Battle Worlds still has pretty cool artwork and watching things explode is always a pleasure when in the game. Cutscene videos have extremely good quality, and almost dwarf the in game graphics by comparison.

    Where Kronos seems to shine most, is in the gameplay. The wide variety of units, and depth came to me as a surprise. From what I've seen, the tactical capacity, and room for creative strategic ideas is enormous. As a chess player, this was great to see for me.

    It's an engaging game, and requires a lot of planning, thinking, and concentration. The UI is very streamlined, and makes the complexity of the game easy to interface with (think Civ 5).

    For being turn based, command transitions are very smooth, and almost make it feel real time. Honest to the advertising, it does seem well optimized.

    Overall, the game plays like a modernized, more action packed model of Alpha Centauri, spliced with Advanced Wars. I will keep the rating updated as I continue to play. So far, very impressive. I'm having a lot of fun with it. Still haven't tried multiplayer.    … Expand
  6. Xeroph
    Nov 13, 2013
    8
    Good: This game is a ton of fun for any avid strategy player. There is a wide variety of units with varying strengths and weaknesses. Good unit upgrading system, with the ability to bring back veteran units in future battles. No base building allows more focus on the battle. Good variety of maps. Although there are not a ton of campaign missions, each one take days to complete which is aGood: This game is a ton of fun for any avid strategy player. There is a wide variety of units with varying strengths and weaknesses. Good unit upgrading system, with the ability to bring back veteran units in future battles. No base building allows more focus on the battle. Good variety of maps. Although there are not a ton of campaign missions, each one take days to complete which is a refreshing change from typical RTS games. Good baseline difficulty.

    Bad: Cheesy dialog and story. I agree with EvilKoala: No defense bonuses, which means 15% Flank bonus on attacks for each adjacent unit heavily favours the attacker. Also no modifiers for terrain reduces the depth of strategy.

    Verdict: Great game that is lots of fun, and will keep you occupied for hours at a time. One other thing, no one has really said anything anywhere, but the game has an uncanny resemblance to my old Turbo Grafix 16 favourite Military Madness (later re-done as Nectaris Military Madness).    … Expand
  7. curunoir
    Feb 8, 2014
    10
    This is the true heir of the 1990s prodigious Battle Isle games. In fact you could call him the true Battle Isle 4. This is a turn-based pretty experience with balanced units. The gameplay is simple but deep. The ergonomy uses some new ideas that consistantly improve the allround feeling. The developpers are very reactive, in example they changed very quickly the mouse buttons actionsThis is the true heir of the 1990s prodigious Battle Isle games. In fact you could call him the true Battle Isle 4. This is a turn-based pretty experience with balanced units. The gameplay is simple but deep. The ergonomy uses some new ideas that consistantly improve the allround feeling. The developpers are very reactive, in example they changed very quickly the mouse buttons actions regarding of users feedback. The map editor ensures a great durability, also does the multiplayer.… Expand
  8. Zolozebo
    Nov 7, 2013
    0
    What a terrible game, waste of everyones time. I was kickstarter backer and backed this game, but did not receive any game keys. Thanks for nothing...
  9. BlueEyeDoc
    Jan 11, 2014
    10
    This is the game all of us Battle Isle Fans waited for a long time now: a tactical turn-based strategy game, not simple but not an absolute pro-gamer game, and good game mechanics combined with nice and functional graphics. What makes it more perfect is the continued support and patching and a lot of listening to their supporters and fans: there will be soon versions on iOS and tablets,This is the game all of us Battle Isle Fans waited for a long time now: a tactical turn-based strategy game, not simple but not an absolute pro-gamer game, and good game mechanics combined with nice and functional graphics. What makes it more perfect is the continued support and patching and a lot of listening to their supporters and fans: there will be soon versions on iOS and tablets, and a addon with new units and more campaign missions for free cause of the kickstarter campaign.

    I cant understand why those guys below me are voting that bad... for me its one of the best TB strategy game of 2013 and a long long expected successor of my good old battle isle 3.
    I love it :-)

    Pro:
    - Nice graphics, good game mechanics, simple but getting harder and more difficult with each mission.

    Con:
    - perhaps those quite simple text-boxes for the Story telling, but he - i wanna play a game and not watch a movie... and the story is only secondary for an tactical turn-based strategy game imho.    … Expand
  10. EvilKoala
    Nov 12, 2013
    3
    I was really looking forward to this game. But after playing it, it's hard to be anything but let down. The game lacks the depth of even a casual TBS. No terrain modifiers or no defensive bonuses. The game is entirely balanced in favor of the attacker. Compounding this issue is the movement and action system. For a given move command, you can move once, regardless of the distance. ThisI was really looking forward to this game. But after playing it, it's hard to be anything but let down. The game lacks the depth of even a casual TBS. No terrain modifiers or no defensive bonuses. The game is entirely balanced in favor of the attacker. Compounding this issue is the movement and action system. For a given move command, you can move once, regardless of the distance. This forces the player to move to the maximum distance to scout positions, and be unable to retreat when contact is made. And because all units can move as far as they can see in one turn, this means the enemy is almost always the one to attack first. The AI is mediocre at best. They do very little outside of rush you as soon as you're spotted.

    Also, the game is missing a traditional skirmish mode. So there are no scenarios against the AI that are played on a level field. Instead, all scenarios against the AI rely on giving the AI copious amounts of reinforcements to zerg at the player, which is the only way to offer a challenge (and it is, though not very interesting..).

    I rated this a 3 because while the gameplay is not enjoyable, it's at least stable and playable.. which is something. But I'm afraid a few patches won't be enough to fix its faults. The core gameplay needs an overhaul.    … Expand
  11. jld89
    Nov 28, 2013
    0
    I did not like the game. They *say* that it is in the same line as Advance Wars? What is the only similarity with AW? Maybe the fact that it is turn based and that there are individual units. But that's about it. The way indirect units engage, the way the characters interact, the way the units move, the way money comes in or out, the interface so many things, mostly all the game. A wasteI did not like the game. They *say* that it is in the same line as Advance Wars? What is the only similarity with AW? Maybe the fact that it is turn based and that there are individual units. But that's about it. The way indirect units engage, the way the characters interact, the way the units move, the way money comes in or out, the interface so many things, mostly all the game. A waste of my money.… Expand
  12. cmuehlich
    Nov 8, 2013
    6
    Could have been a good game, but difficulty is brutal. If you are a hardcore strategy gamer this may be a great game for you, but if you are a casual gamer just avoid this game. Why can't I change difficulty settings like in almost all other strategy games?!
  13. iseeall
    Apr 7, 2015
    7
    It's a pretty good modern remake of Battle Isle, so if you liked Battle Isle back in the 90s, you will like this one, too. I myself wasn't a fan of Battle Isle or Advanced Wars. I much more like Massive Assault (be sure to check out that gem of 2003 if you like TBS). The differences may be minor but my main reason to dislike Battle Isle (and BW:K) is that most units move so far whileIt's a pretty good modern remake of Battle Isle, so if you liked Battle Isle back in the 90s, you will like this one, too. I myself wasn't a fan of Battle Isle or Advanced Wars. I much more like Massive Assault (be sure to check out that gem of 2003 if you like TBS). The differences may be minor but my main reason to dislike Battle Isle (and BW:K) is that most units move so far while having pretty short sight range - which means that much of the battle depends on luck because you usually move into darkness and enemies can pop out of nowhere which cripples planning for any more than 1-2 turns. Massive Assault with its "perfect information" play feels more tactical, almost like chess and that's what I like. It may actually be a cultural difference because Germans and Russians (I'm a Russian) like TBS games without randomness while Americans prefer more randomized, RPG-like outcomes, and Battle Isle is an American game. That said, I'd still give Battle Isle and BW:K a 9/10 or an 8/10. My main complaint with BW:K though is about the GUI. As a new player I had trouble understanding which unit does how much damage and good vs what. To see that, one needs to press "Unit info" button and then the whole screen gets covered by a huge dialog where the important stats are presented as tiny scattered numbers. And still, some stats are missing, e.g. sight range. Ideally, I'd want to see ALL stats of every unit (also enemy ones) on mouse over in a small dialog. It's also impossible to see which tiles are under attack of enemy units, including the tiles where they could move before firing. There are no terrain bonuses, so all the terrain turns out to be just decoration. On the other hand, there are many armor types, and each unit does different amount of damage vs different armor types - this I had trouble remembering and even looking up because the unit info dialog requires an extra click. Still, a good thing is that one can see right on the HP bars how much damage the attack will inflict. Overall, the game is nice and the graphics are excellent, and many things are well thought out. With some more work and GUI improvements it could be and excellent Battle Isle successor.… Expand
  14. Pentarion
    Jan 25, 2014
    9
    I loved to play the "good old" battle isle titles. So I was excited to hear that there is a successor and backed it at kickstarter. And the game is worth it!
    The campaign is fun to play(even if the AI could be improved). The graphics are nice and the game is now running smooth.
    But the best thing with Battle World Kronos is the turn based multi player possibility. The possibility to    I loved to play the "good old" battle isle titles. So I was excited to hear that there is a successor and backed it at kickstarter. And the game is worth it!
    The campaign is fun to play(even if the AI could be improved). The graphics are nice and the game is now running smooth.

    But the best thing with Battle World Kronos is the turn based multi player possibility. The possibility to play against up to three human rivals. The chance to test your wit against others.
    It is a game where winning is not about who clicks faster, but who has the best plan (or who makes the least mistakes ;-)

    The game was published more or less in a beta stadium and playing at the beginning showed quite a few bugs. But the last patches eliminated the problems (except for one) and made the game experience really great.

    I am looking forward for the next improvements and changes like the train expansion.
    (And when the developers manage to eliminate the mine bug I will award 10 points to the game ;-)    … Expand
  15. Farnsi
    May 25, 2014
    8
    Great round based single player strategy game. It's not exactly like Battle Isle, but better.
    The AI acts great locally and globally it is a defined by the map designer, so you have a good variety on each map.
    The included 3 campaigns and challenge maps let you play more than 50 hours. I MapBuilder is also included and you can create and upload own maps. The graphic is great, the    Great round based single player strategy game. It's not exactly like Battle Isle, but better.
    The AI acts great locally and globally it is a defined by the map designer, so you have a good variety on each map.
    The included 3 campaigns and challenge maps let you play more than 50 hours.
    I MapBuilder is also included and you can create and upload own maps.
    The graphic is great, the UI-Interface is minimal and could have some more information visible (you find all unit infos with one click). Keyboard support exists.
    It has a game story in campaigns, the story is not really important, but could be better.
    It has a multiplayer too with special maps, mp is for me not important, so i did not write much about it.

    -1 Point for UI-Improvement and the weak story
    -1 Pont for not use the terrain for damage compute (it is not so significant, but a stigma)

    Everyone who like round based strategy games must look at this game!    … Expand
  16. Iceman0402
    Jul 17, 2015
    10
    Ich bin schon seit dem ersten Teil der Battle Isle Serie dabei und Battle World Kronos setzt der ganzen Serie noch die Krone auf. Es vergeht fast kein Tag wo ich meine Kämpfe mit anderen Onlinespielern führe. Hoffe es kommt bald ein zweiter Teil raus und dann ein Dritter und ein Vierter und ein Fünfter und ....
  17. los_majklos
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    A dissapointment for me. Thends to produce very fast games, where almost every move you do has to be the best possible move there is, otherwise you lose. Not sure why, but I dont have the good old battle isle feelings, something is missing here.
    Not a completely bad game, but a lot of wasted potential for me.
  18. joggy
    Jun 26, 2014
    8
    This is a true remake of battle island. Since I'm a huge fan of that game, my review is maybe a little biased. Gameplay is great, like old battle isle. Graphic is better than original (no surprise), but if you like rotating 3D and such, you'll have to look elsewhere. UI, Story and sound could do a little better.
    Nice campaigns with OK difficulty (AI is easy once you figure out how it    This is a true remake of battle island. Since I'm a huge fan of that game, my review is maybe a little biased. Gameplay is great, like old battle isle. Graphic is better than original (no surprise), but if you like rotating 3D and such, you'll have to look elsewhere. UI, Story and sound could do a little better.
    Nice campaigns with OK difficulty (AI is easy once you figure out how it works, but again that's true for all games, computers just aren't that smart....yet).
    Overall, 8 from me. Maybe 7 if you're not a fan of battle island    … Expand
  19. suefromoz
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    As a former Battle Isle addict I'm loving this game. The graphics are good. I like the bonus action (heal, extra skills). I'm addicted again. Please develop more!
  20. TedDawson
    Dec 19, 2015
    7
    If you played Battle Isle I and II, like Panzer General and even remember Historyline you will like this Game. Its no Blockbuster and has some flaws why I gave it a 7 and no 8 but Hey... this only means that there will be a much better next Version (Hopefully)
  21. huabasepp
    Aug 15, 2014
    9
    For me as s.o. who was always totally addicted to battle isle and history line it is absolute fantastic to finally recveive a sequel to those. I did not experience most of the mentioned bugs which seem to have been fixed with the latest bugfix. Having completed both campaigns and the trains dlc (which is for free) i am definitely loocking for more!
  22. Sanctuslight
    Jan 3, 2015
    9
    Sehr schönes Spiel. Hatte viel Spaß damit. Erinnert mich an die gute alte Zeit mit Battle Isle zurück.
    Kann ich jedem der RS mag nur empfehlen .
    Also greift zu
  23. tentatur
    Oct 18, 2015
    8
    GG, BBB: Excelente juego de turnos y táctica. Buena historia. El DLC de trenes muy entretenido y un desafío a la táctica personal. My gran critica es al modo Multiplayer, no existe, debería haber un 2v2 o un 4v4. La gráfica se puede mejorar y actualizar. Sacar mas DLC. GL HF Tentatur

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Feb 24, 2014
    60
    A solid strategic base brought low by cheap AI and some shonky net code. [March 2014, p.56]
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Feb 13, 2014
    82
    A model Kickstarter project, delivering exactly what it promised, on time. And on top of that, it is a fine, turn based strategy game in the classic mold to boot. Maybe even a bit too classic: more originality in design of the world and mechanics would have only improved things. AI does fine on the small scale tactics and punishes the player for the careless positioning of single units, but at the larger scale it feels like overwhelming numbers and scripting of the missions are what the player is fighting against. [Jan 2014]
  3. Gamer.nl
    Jan 2, 2014
    70
    Battle Worlds: Kronos is a tactical strategy game that borrows from classics such as Battle Isle and Panzer General. Missions take long and demand your complete devotion, which makes the game fun but slow at certain times.
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