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'''''WorldBox''''' is a [[sandbox game]] that was released in 2012 by indie game developer Maxim Karpenko. The game allows the use of different elements to create, change, and destroy worlds. The game was released on [[Android (operating system)|Android]] in 2018, followed by [[iOS]] in February in the following year, and [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[MacOS|Mac]] in October. The game was released on [[Steam (service)|Steam]] in December 2021. |
'''''WorldBox''''' is a [[sandbox game]] that was released in 2012 <!-- Source? -->by indie game developer Maxim Karpenko. The game allows the use of different elements to create, change, and destroy worlds. The game was released on [[Android (operating system)|Android]] in 2018, followed by [[iOS]] in February in the following year, and [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[MacOS|Mac]] in October. The game was released on [[Steam (service)|Steam]] in December 2021. |
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== Gameplay == |
== Gameplay == |
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The game's main feature is the ability to create and destroy worlds, using godlike tools known as "God powers" provided in the game. Such worlds can be improved upon with [[biomes]] and [[resources]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Bell |first=Alice |date=2022-01-10 |title=In WorldBox, I am a terrible scientist studying the collapse of fantastical nations |language=en |work=Rock, Paper, Shotgun |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/in-worldbox-i-am-a-terrible-scientist-studying-the-collapse-of-fantastical-nations |access-date=2022-07-09}}</ref> Worlds can also be populated by creatures, with some creatures being able to create civilizations ([[Humans]], [[Orcs]], [[Elves]] and [[Dwarf (folklore)|Dwarves]]). Such civilizations can grow, declare [[war]] on others, and suffer [[rebellion]]s.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-01-15 |title=Be god of your own Middle-earth in WorldBox - God Simulator |language=en-gb |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/be-god-of-your-own-middle-earth-in-worldbox-god-simulator |access-date=2022-07-09}}</ref> |
The game's main feature is the ability to create and destroy worlds, using godlike tools known as "God powers" provided in the game. Such worlds can be improved upon with [[biomes]] and [[resources]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Bell |first=Alice |date=2022-01-10 |title=In WorldBox, I am a terrible scientist studying the collapse of fantastical nations |language=en |work=Rock, Paper, Shotgun |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/in-worldbox-i-am-a-terrible-scientist-studying-the-collapse-of-fantastical-nations |access-date=2022-07-09}}</ref> Worlds can also be populated by creatures, with some creatures being able to create civilizations ([[Humans]], [[Orcs]], [[Elves]] and [[Dwarf (folklore)|Dwarves]]). Such civilizations can grow, declare [[war]] on others, and suffer [[rebellion]]s.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-01-15 |title=Be god of your own Middle-earth in WorldBox - God Simulator |language=en-gb |work=Eurogamer.net |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/be-god-of-your-own-middle-earth-in-worldbox-god-simulator |access-date=2022-07-09}}</ref> Beginning with version 0.14, players are also able to customise kingdom banners, colours and traits of people, adding more content and depth to the gameplay.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} |
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Conversely, the game also allows the destruction of worlds, ranging from explosives to disasters, such as [[earthquakes]]. Populations can also be reduced with hostile entities, and illnesses, along with other causes.<ref>{{Cite news|first1=Joseph|last1=Knoop|date=2021-08-25|title=This new god game has an actual Thanos snap button|language=en|work=PC Gamer|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/super-worldbox-impressions/|access-date=2021-12-14}}</ref> |
Conversely, the game also allows the destruction of worlds, ranging from explosives to disasters, such as [[earthquakes]]. Populations can also be reduced with hostile entities, and illnesses, along with other causes.<ref>{{Cite news|first1=Joseph|last1=Knoop|date=2021-08-25|title=This new god game has an actual Thanos snap button|language=en|work=PC Gamer|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/super-worldbox-impressions/|access-date=2021-12-14}}</ref> |
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== 2020 Plagiarism Scandal == |
== 2020 Plagiarism Scandal == |
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In November 2020, Maxim reported that a shell company known as Stavrio LTD copied |
In November 2020, Maxim reported that a [[Shell corporation|shell company]] known as Stavrio LTD copied WorldBox after he refused to let them buy it during a conference the previous year, and attempted to [[trademark]] the name. This resulted in Maxim attempting to get [[Google Play]] to take action against the company by starting the hashtag "#saveworldbox".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-03|title=Worldbox Solo Developer Says Their Game Was Stolen By Shell Company After Eight Years Of Work|url=https://www.thegamer.com/worldbox-game-stolen-shell-company/|access-date=2021-12-14|website=TheGamer|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[List of god video |
* [[List of god video games]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 17:36, 27 November 2022
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| Developer(s) | Maxim Karpenko |
| Publisher(s) | Maxim Karpenko |
| Designer(s) | Hugo Vaz |
| Programmer(s) | Mastef Maxim Karpenko |
| Artist(s) | Hugo Vaz Alifanov Ilia |
| Composer(s) | Milan Milosevic John Pata |
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| Release | Flash
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| Genre(s) | Sandbox, god game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
WorldBox is a sandbox game that was released in 2012 by indie game developer Maxim Karpenko. The game allows the use of different elements to create, change, and destroy worlds. The game was released on Android in 2018, followed by iOS in February in the following year, and Windows and Mac in October. The game was released on Steam in December 2021.
Gameplay
The game's main feature is the ability to create and destroy worlds, using godlike tools known as "God powers" provided in the game. Such worlds can be improved upon with biomes and resources.[1] Worlds can also be populated by creatures, with some creatures being able to create civilizations (Humans, Orcs, Elves and Dwarves). Such civilizations can grow, declare war on others, and suffer rebellions.[1][2] Beginning with version 0.14, players are also able to customise kingdom banners, colours and traits of people, adding more content and depth to the gameplay.[citation needed]
Conversely, the game also allows the destruction of worlds, ranging from explosives to disasters, such as earthquakes. Populations can also be reduced with hostile entities, and illnesses, along with other causes.[3]
2020 Plagiarism Scandal
In November 2020, Maxim reported that a shell company known as Stavrio LTD copied WorldBox after he refused to let them buy it during a conference the previous year, and attempted to trademark the name. This resulted in Maxim attempting to get Google Play to take action against the company by starting the hashtag "#saveworldbox".[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b Bell, Alice (2022-01-10). "In WorldBox, I am a terrible scientist studying the collapse of fantastical nations". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "Be god of your own Middle-earth in WorldBox - God Simulator". Eurogamer.net. 2022-01-15. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ Knoop, Joseph (2021-08-25). "This new god game has an actual Thanos snap button". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "Worldbox Solo Developer Says Their Game Was Stolen By Shell Company After Eight Years Of Work". TheGamer. 2020-11-03. Retrieved 2021-12-14.