Gary Grigsby's World at War was announced in February 2004.[2] 2 by 3 Games developed it concurrently with War in the Pacific, a significantly more complicated title. The company's Joel Billings noted that playtestingWorld at War was relatively simple: "In WitP the longest scenario can last around 1700 turns, while GGWaW's longest scenario lasts around 25 turns".[3] It reached gold status in February 2005.[4]
Gary Grigsby's World at War received "generally favorable reviews" from critics, according to Metacritic.[9] Writer Greg Costikyan reported that the game had sold over 100,000 units by 2008.[10]
In Computer Games Magazine, Bruce Geryk was unimpressed with World at War. He called it "a claustrophobic game in which there are only one or two ways to win ... and what matters is how carefully you count the combat factors needed to succeed."[6] Anthony Holden of PC Zone was more positive, referring to it as "a superior piece of work" hampered by its inaccessibility to newcomers.[7]Computer Gaming World's Di Luo concluded, "Even with its flaws, World at War is still a good choice for anyone looking for a fast-paced war game."[8]
IGN presented World at War with its 2005 "Best Game No One Played" computer game award. The editors wrote that it "really shines in its excellent simulation of supply and logistics."[11]
A World Dividededit
In October 2006, World at War received a follow-up under the name Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided.[12] According to Joel Billings, it had begun as a patch but became ambitious enough for a full release; production began in January 2006.[13] Among other updates, the game includes greater support for espionage and diplomacy,[14] and enables a hypothetical conflict between the Soviet Union and Allied Western powers.[15]
Reviewing A World Divided for IGN, Steve Butts wrote, "Gamers who are looking for an introduction to high-level wargames should definitely consider giving this one a look."[14]Wargamer's Al Berke called it "an excellent game" that "has a historical feel, but doesn't drown the players in a sea of detail."[15]
Referencesedit
^ abcBaker, Tracy (May 2, 2005). . GameSpot. Archived from the original on July 6, 2005.
^Calvert, Justin (February 18, 2004). . GameSpot. Archived from the original on March 12, 2005.
^Billings, Joel (March 10, 2004). 2 by 3 Games. Archived from the original on September 3, 2005.
^Adams, David (February 28, 2005). . IGN. Archived from the original on March 16, 2005.
^Butts, Steve (March 10, 2005). . IGN. Archived from the original on March 16, 2005.
^ abHolden, Anthony (September 2005). "Indie Zone; Gary Grigsby's World at War". PC Zone (158): 93.
^ abLuo, Di (June 2005). "Reviews; Gary Grigsby's World at War". Computer Gaming World. No. 252. p. 88.
^"Gary Grigsby's World at War for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
^Costikyan, Greg (October 21, 2008). The Independent Developer Shall Rise Again!(PPT). SCAD Game Developers Exchange 2008. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 64. from the original on March 6, 2009.
^. IGN. Archived from the original on January 30, 2006.
^Adams, David (October 20, 2006). . IGN. Archived from the original on February 24, 2007.
^Billings, Joel (July 13, 2006). . 2 by 3 Games. Archived from the original on April 14, 2008.
^ abcButts, Steve (February 22, 2007). . IGN. Archived from the original on September 27, 2008.
^ abBerke, Al (June 3, 2007). . Wargamer. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008.
Gary Grigsby's World at War: A World Divided at MobyGames
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gary, grigsby, world, 2005, computer, wargame, developed, games, published, matrix, games, developer, gamespublisher, matrix, gamesplatform, windowsrelease2005genre, computer, wargamemode, single, player, multiplayer, contents, gameplay, development, reception. Gary Grigsby s World at War is a 2005 computer wargame developed by 2 by 3 Games and published by Matrix Games 1 Gary Grigsby s World at WarDeveloper s 2 by 3 GamesPublisher s Matrix GamesPlatform s WindowsRelease2005Genre s Computer wargameMode s Single player multiplayer Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Development 3 Reception 4 A World Divided 4 1 Reception 5 References 6 External linksGameplay editGary Grigsby s World at War is a grand strategy computer wargame that simulates conflict in World War II 1 Development editGary Grigsby s World at War was announced in February 2004 2 2 by 3 Games developed it concurrently with War in the Pacific a significantly more complicated title The company s Joel Billings noted that playtesting World at War was relatively simple In WitP the longest scenario can last around 1700 turns while GGWaW s longest scenario lasts around 25 turns 3 It reached gold status in February 2005 4 Reception editReceptionReview scoresPublicationScoreComputer Games Magazine nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 6 Computer Gaming World nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 8 GameSpot8 4 10 1 IGN8 5 10 5 PC Zone77 100 7 Gary Grigsby s World at War received generally favorable reviews from critics according to Metacritic 9 Writer Greg Costikyan reported that the game had sold over 100 000 units by 2008 10 In Computer Games Magazine Bruce Geryk was unimpressed with World at War He called it a claustrophobic game in which there are only one or two ways to win and what matters is how carefully you count the combat factors needed to succeed 6 Anthony Holden of PC Zone was more positive referring to it as a superior piece of work hampered by its inaccessibility to newcomers 7 Computer Gaming World s Di Luo concluded Even with its flaws World at War is still a good choice for anyone looking for a fast paced war game 8 IGN presented World at War with its 2005 Best Game No One Played computer game award The editors wrote that it really shines in its excellent simulation of supply and logistics 11 A World Divided editIn October 2006 World at War received a follow up under the name Gary Grigsby s World at War A World Divided 12 According to Joel Billings it had begun as a patch but became ambitious enough for a full release production began in January 2006 13 Among other updates the game includes greater support for espionage and diplomacy 14 and enables a hypothetical conflict between the Soviet Union and Allied Western powers 15 Reception edit ReceptionReview scorePublicationScoreIGN7 9 10 14 Reviewing A World Divided for IGN Steve Butts wrote Gamers who are looking for an introduction to high level wargames should definitely consider giving this one a look 14 Wargamer s Al Berke called it an excellent game that has a historical feel but doesn t drown the players in a sea of detail 15 References edit a b c Baker Tracy May 2 2005 Gary Grigsby s World at War GameSpot Archived from the original on July 6 2005 Calvert Justin February 18 2004 Gary Grigsby s World at War announced GameSpot Archived from the original on March 12 2005 Billings Joel March 10 2004 The first of many 2 by 3 Games Archived from the original on September 3 2005 Adams David February 28 2005 Gary Grigsby Grabs Gold IGN Archived from the original on March 16 2005 Butts Steve March 10 2005 Gary Grigsby s World at War IGN Archived from the original on March 16 2005 a b Geryk Bruce July 2005 Reviews A World at War Computer Games Magazine 176 67 a b Holden Anthony September 2005 Indie Zone Gary Grigsby s World at War PC Zone 158 93 a b Luo Di June 2005 Reviews Gary Grigsby s World at War Computer Gaming World No 252 p 88 Gary Grigsby s World at War for PC Reviews Metacritic Retrieved October 1 2020 Costikyan Greg October 21 2008 The Independent Developer Shall Rise Again PPT SCAD Game Developers Exchange 2008 Atlanta Georgia p 64 Archived from the original on March 6 2009 Best Game No One Played IGN Archived from the original on January 30 2006 Adams David October 20 2006 Gary Grigsby s World at War A World Divided Released IGN Archived from the original on February 24 2007 Billings Joel July 13 2006 A World Divided 2 by 3 Games Archived from the original on April 14 2008 a b c Butts Steve February 22 2007 Gary Grigsby s World at War A World Divided Review IGN Archived from the original on September 27 2008 a b Berke Al June 3 2007 PC Game Review Gary Grigsby s World at War A World Divided Wargamer Archived from the original on May 11 2008 External links editGary Grigsby s World at War at MobyGames Gary Grigsby s World at War A World Divided at MobyGames Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gary Grigsby 27s World at War amp oldid 1226271515 A World Divided, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
