Gary Grigsby's World at War
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2005 video game
| Gary Grigsby's World at War | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | 2 by 3 Games |
| Publisher(s) | Matrix Games |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | 2005 |
| Genre(s) | Computer wargame |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gary Grigsby's World at War is a 2005 computer wargame developed by 2 by 3 Games and published by Matrix Games.[1]
Gameplay
Gary Grigsby's World at War is a grand strategy computer wargame that simulates conflict in World War II.[1]
Development
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 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
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Computer Games Magazine |    [6] |
| Computer Gaming World | [8] |
| GameSpot | 8.4/10[1] |
| IGN | 8.5/10[5] |
| PC Zone | 77/100[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
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]
Reception
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
- ^ 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
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Wargames by Gary Grigsby
- Guadalcanal Campaign
- Bomb Alley
- North Atlantic '86
- Carrier Force
- War in Russia
- Reforger '88
- Objective: Kursk
- Kampfgruppe
- U.S.A.A.F.
- Mech Brigade
- Warship
- Battle Group
- War in the South Pacific
- Battle Cruiser
- Panzer Strike
- Typhoon of Steel
- Overrun!
- Second Front: Germany Turns East
- Western Front
- Carrier Strike
- Gary Grigsby's Pacific War
- Gary Grigsby's War in Russia
- Steel Panthers
- Steel Panthers II: Modern Battles
- Steel Panthers III: Brigade Command 1939–1999
- Battle of Britain
- 12 O'Clock High: Bombing the Reich
- Uncommon Valor: Campaign for the South Pacific
- War in the Pacific
- Gary Grigsby's World at War
- A World Divided
- Gary Grigsby's War Between the States
- Gary Grigsby's War in the East
- Gary Grigsby's War in the West
