King of the World

About

"King of the World" is a strategy game featuring balanced gameplay for all skill levels across three unique armies from different eras. The game includes a distinct technology tree for each army and 12-player free-for-all battles, where players can control regions to increase their income. Customize your experience with various skins and team compositions.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging RTS experience reminiscent of classic games like Warcraft 3 and Risk, with a focus on strategy and territory control.
Developers are active and responsive to community feedback, continuously working on updates and improvements, which enhances the overall experience.
The game is free to play with no pay-to-win elements, allowing players to enjoy the multiplayer aspect without financial barriers.

The player base is currently very small, making it difficult to find matches against real opponents, often resulting in games against AI bots.
The game feels unpolished in several areas, including clunky controls, a lack of essential RTS features like issuing orders via the mini-map, and various bugs that affect gameplay.
The single-player campaign and overall content feel limited, with many players expressing a desire for more depth and variety in gameplay mechanics.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
43%
10%
Gameplay is generally described as fun and simplistic, with smooth mechanics and decent graphics, though some players note a lack of online activity and potential bugs affecting unit behavior. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, there are calls for better explanations of game mechanics and improvements to the campaign mode, which some feel lacks depth. Overall, the game offers a solid experience but could benefit from additional features and clearer instructions.
- “The gameplay is pretty smooth and simplistic.”
- “Decent graphics and great gameplay.”
- “Great core gameplay.”
- “Some things could be explained better, like how much of the map you need to win, a description of each unit, and my archer dies at moments when attacking but not being attacked. I want to know if there is a hidden mechanic that makes that so or if it's just a bug.”
- “The addition of a campaign feels more like a poor attempt to keep players interested than an actual story to add gameplay.”
- “I have no issue with the graphics and character models; it's the controls and lack of them that makes the gameplay horrible.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and character models, while others criticize them as average or underdeveloped. Many agree that the graphics are suitable for a mobile game, with some noting that the in-game visuals surpass the promotional screenshots. However, issues such as visibility of units and a lack of content detract from the overall experience.
- “The visuals and graphics are pretty good for what the game is.”
- “The maps are of a good size and graphically look very nice, along with some decent background music and sound effects.”
- “Graphics: the graphics are good and I think this might be the first game where it looks better in-game than on the screenshots.”
- “Average graphics, and sometimes the different units are difficult to see.”
- “The game looks raw and underdeveloped... I got stuck on the second mission and there is no skirmish, and online seems empty too... horrible graphics and poor content.”
- “There is no advantage for people that want to spend some money on unlocking skins and other graphic models.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's story and campaign have received mixed reviews, with some players finding it charming yet lacking depth, while others criticize it as a half-hearted attempt to engage players. Many noted that the campaign feels unfinished, with issues like unclear mission objectives and repetitive gameplay detracting from the experience. Overall, while the campaign adds some narrative elements, it struggles to maintain player interest and deliver a cohesive story.
- “I also enjoyed the short but sweet campaign now available in the game. The story is nothing to write home about, but the charm is there, and that's more than I could expect from a game like this.”
- “The single-player campaign is neat how it has cut-scenes and a story, but it feels unfinished.”
- “I mean the game looks nice, has great gameplay mechanics, a diversified story mode, different armies (split in medieval, WW2, future) and gets its updates at the speed of light.”
- “The addition of a campaign feels more like a poor attempt to keep players interested than an actual story to add gameplay.”
- “The single player campaign is neat how it has cut-scenes and a story, but it feels unfinished.”
- “The game looks raw and underdeveloped; I got stuck on the second mission and there is no skirmish, and online seems empty too. Horrible graphics and poor content.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
25%
The music and sound effects in the game are generally well-received, with many players noting that they fit the game's atmosphere effectively. The background music is described as decent and complements the visually appealing maps. Overall, the audio elements enhance the gaming experience.
- “The maps are of a good size and graphically look very nice, along with some decent background music and sound effects.”
- “The music is good.”
- “The sounds and music are okay as well.”
- “The music fits the game.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted through playful wordplay and amusing character skins, enhancing the overall experience, especially when played with friends. Players recommend enjoying the game in a group to fully appreciate its comedic potential, and the community adds to the fun atmosphere.
- “The medieval army has four skins (stop laughing, I didn’t say foreskins), the modern army has five skins, and the sci-fi has one extra skin for you to collect and play with, all to give you a new look on the battlefield.”
- “I played this game yesterday with 5 friends and it was really funny.”
- “I recommend playing this game with at least 2-3 friends to see the funny potential of the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Overall, the game is well-optimized, providing a smooth experience with fast gameplay reminiscent of Warcraft 3. While performance is generally solid, some users noted minor FPS spikes during larger battles.
- “Very interesting game that brings me pleasant memories of Warcraft 3. You can play fast games, and it is quite well optimized. Recommended.”
- “The game runs smoothly, the gameplay seems fair and balanced, and skins are earned in-game with no effect on how a unit functions.”
- “Performance: it ran surprisingly well, actually; however, some smaller FPS spikes did occur during larger battles.”
- “While the game ran surprisingly well overall, I did experience some smaller FPS spikes during larger battles.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, especially in crowded areas.”
- “Despite the decent performance, the game struggles with optimization, causing lag and slowdowns in intense moments.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Players note that while grinding is necessary in the game, it is balanced and not overly tedious, allowing for a rewarding experience without pay-to-win elements. The multiplayer can be enjoyed for free, with most cosmetics also accessible without spending money.
- “One of my favorite games, the RTS aspect is balanced and not tedious. There's pretty much zero pay-to-win aspects; you can play the entirety of multiplayer for free and get all but two cosmetics for free.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some stability issues, particularly with loading and unloading, though the core mechanics function well. Minor bugs and glitches are being addressed through updates.
- “It's a bit buggy with loading and unloading, but core mechanic-wise, props.”
- “Minor bugs and glitches are being fixed.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is viewed positively, as it is not seen as a cash grab; instead, the developer is committed to providing continuous updates and maintaining a loyal relationship with the community.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, noting that the abundance of maps encourages them to invest time and explore different experiences.
- “You can invest as much time as you want, should you wish for that, as I've yet to see all the maps, adding to the replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and different character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies.”
- “You can invest as much time as you want if you wish, as I've yet to see all the maps, adding to the replayability.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage me to replay it.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”