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Karpenko started working on the game back in 2011, and published the first prototype on Flash in the same year. In 2012, he released it on ''[[Newgrounds]]''. The ''Newgrounds'' version is still available, but not playable due to [[Adobe Flash Player|Adobe Flash]] support ending.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=WorldBox |url=https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/603435 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=Newgrounds.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=WorldBox History |url=https://the-official-worldbox-wiki.fandom.com/wiki/WorldBox_History |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=The Official Worldbox Wiki |language=en}}</ref> |
Karpenko started working on the game back in 2011, and published the first prototype on Flash in the same year. In 2012, he released it on ''[[Newgrounds]]''. The ''Newgrounds'' version is still available, but not playable due to [[Adobe Flash Player|Adobe Flash]] support ending.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=WorldBox |url=https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/603435 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=Newgrounds.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=WorldBox History |url=https://the-official-worldbox-wiki.fandom.com/wiki/WorldBox_History |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=The Official Worldbox Wiki |language=en}}</ref> |
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He continued working on the game for several years, and released it on [[ |
He continued working on the game for several years, and released it on [[IOS]] in December 2018, with the [[Android (operating system)|Android]] version coming in early February 2019. He proceeded to work on the game and released it for PC in October 2019.<ref name=":4" /> <ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam |url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206560/WorldBox__God_Simulator/ |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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The Steam version would only come more than 2 years later in December 2021.<ref name=":2" /> |
The Steam version would only come more than 2 years later in December 2021.<ref name=":2" /> |
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In early March 2022, he stated that he would delay the next content update for the game due to [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine|Russia's invasion of Ukraine.]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-06 |title=WorldBox - God Simulator - Short Notice about next content update - Steam News |url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1206560/view/3113681161236449169 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}}</ref> He released the next content update (0.14) 2 months later in May 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-25 |title=WorldBox - God Simulator - 0.14.0 - Update 0.14.0 - EverythingBox - Now Available! - Steam News |url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1206560/view/3332113352303687598 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}}</ref> This was the last major update to the game, but according to his Twitter, he plans to release the next update in mid-December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://twitter.com/mixamko/status/1580633911998107649 |url=https://twitter.com/mixamko/status/1580633911998107649 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> |
In early March 2022, he stated that he would delay the next content update for the game due to [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine|Russia's invasion of Ukraine.]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-06 |title=WorldBox - God Simulator - Short Notice about next content update - Steam News |url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1206560/view/3113681161236449169 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}}</ref> He released the next content update (0.14) 2 months later in May 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-25 |title=WorldBox - God Simulator - 0.14.0 - Update 0.14.0 - EverythingBox - Now Available! - Steam News |url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1206560/view/3332113352303687598 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}}</ref> This was the last major update to the game in November 2022, but according to his Twitter, he plans to release the next update in mid-December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://twitter.com/mixamko/status/1580633911998107649 |url=https://twitter.com/mixamko/status/1580633911998107649 |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> |
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== 2020 Plagiarism Scandal == |
== 2020 Plagiarism Scandal == |
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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 name=":1" /> |
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 name=":1" /> |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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Joseph Knoop of [[PC Gamer]] wrote: "It's funny how much ''WorldBox'' shares with big [[Strategy game|strategy games,]] despite not presenting an ultimate goal to the player, and almost always ending with a boredom-killing [[Nuclear Bomb|nuclear bomb.]] Watching the borders of a kingdom stretch, retract, and suddenly disappear tickles a part of my brain that really likes to be tickled. Considering ''WorldBox'' is about to become an [[Early access|Early Access]] game on Steam, I'm eager to see what other maniacal tools get added to the toybox. "<ref name=":3" /> |
Joseph Knoop of [[PC Gamer]] wrote: "It's funny how much ''WorldBox'' shares with big [[Strategy game|strategy games,]] despite not presenting an ultimate goal to the player, and almost always ending with a boredom-killing [[Nuclear Bomb|nuclear bomb.]] Watching the borders of a kingdom stretch, retract, and suddenly disappear tickles a part of my brain that really likes to be tickled. Considering ''WorldBox'' is about to become an [[Early access|Early Access]] game on Steam, I'm eager to see what other maniacal tools get added to the toybox. "<ref name=":3" /> |
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== Community == |
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''WorldBox'' has an active community ''[[Reddit]]'' and ''[[Discord]],'' where players can come together to discuss the game. |
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The game also has an active [[modding]] community, with players making modifications to enrich the game. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 19:11, 27 November 2022
| WorldBox | |
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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 |
| Engine | |
| Platform(s) | |
| 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.[1][2] The game allows the use of different elements to create, change, and destroy virtual worlds.
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. These are divided into several groups: World Creation, Civilizations, Creatures, Nature and Disasters, Destruction Powers, and Other Powers.[2][3] Some creatures are able to create civilizations (Humans, Orcs, Elves and Dwarves). Such civilizations can grow, declare war on each other, and suffer rebellions.[3][4] Beginning with version 0.14, players are also able to customise the banners and symbols of kingdoms, along with the ability to control the traits of creatures, adding more content and depth to the gameplay.[2][5]
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, illnesses, etc.[6]
Development
Karpenko started working on the game back in 2011, and published the first prototype on Flash in the same year. In 2012, he released it on Newgrounds. The Newgrounds version is still available, but not playable due to Adobe Flash support ending.[1][7][8]
He continued working on the game for several years, and released it on IOS in December 2018, with the Android version coming in early February 2019. He proceeded to work on the game and released it for PC in October 2019.[8] [9]
The Steam version would only come more than 2 years later in December 2021.[2]
In early March 2022, he stated that he would delay the next content update for the game due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.[10] He released the next content update (0.14) 2 months later in May 2022.[11] This was the last major update to the game in November 2022, but according to his Twitter, he plans to release the next update in mid-December 2022.[12]
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".[1]
Reception
As of November 27, 2022, WorldBox has more than 14 000 reviews on Steam, with 94% of them being positive, giving the game a "Very Positive" rating.[9]
While the game doesn't have a Metacritic critic score, its user score is 8.4/10, albeit with only 21 ratings.[13]
Graham Smith of Rock Paper Shotgun wrote: "I'd probably had my fill of WorldBox after around 4 hours, but it was a happy four hours."[14]
Joseph Knoop of PC Gamer wrote: "It's funny how much WorldBox shares with big strategy games, despite not presenting an ultimate goal to the player, and almost always ending with a boredom-killing nuclear bomb. Watching the borders of a kingdom stretch, retract, and suddenly disappear tickles a part of my brain that really likes to be tickled. Considering WorldBox is about to become an Early Access game on Steam, I'm eager to see what other maniacal tools get added to the toybox. "[6]
Community
WorldBox has an active community Reddit and Discord, where players can come together to discuss the game.
The game also has an active modding community, with players making modifications to enrich the game.
See also
References
- ^ a b c Karpenko, Maxim (November 2, 2020). "The fight for WorldBox, or how a game you worked on for 8 years may be stolen from you without you even knowing it". Reddit. Archived from the original on August 26, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "WorldBox - Changelog (0.14.3 - 0.14.5)". www.superworldbox.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ a b Knoop, Joseph (2021-08-25). "This new god game has an actual Thanos snap button". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "WorldBox". Newgrounds.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ a b "WorldBox History". The Official Worldbox Wiki. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ a b "WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ "WorldBox - God Simulator - Short Notice about next content update - Steam News". store.steampowered.com. 2022-03-06. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ "WorldBox - God Simulator - 0.14.0 - Update 0.14.0 - EverythingBox - Now Available! - Steam News". store.steampowered.com. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ "https://twitter.com/mixamko/status/1580633911998107649". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "WorldBox - God Simulator". Metacritic. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ Smith, Graham (2022-01-08). "WorldBox is a god sim too smart to give you goals". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2022-11-27.