Warbits
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Warbits is a 2016 turn-based tactics video game developed and published by Risky Lab. It was released on April 13, 2016, for iOS. The game revolves around a virtual war between rival nations. While such wars have become commonplace to settle political disputes without actual violence, a glitch in the simulation soon becomes threatening to all factions. A remaster, Warbits+, was announced in 2021 for iOS, Windows and Android, with its release on mobile platforms slated for May 7, 2024.[1]
Warbits | |
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Developer(s) | Risky Lab |
Publisher(s) | Risky Lab |
Programmer(s) | Joseph Borghetti |
Artist(s) | Reilly Stroope |
Engine | Cocos2d |
Platform(s) | iOS |
Release | April 13, 2016 |
Genre(s) | Turn-based tactics |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
The developers were inspired to create a mobile strategy game similar to Advance Wars, and began creating the game in 2012. However, the development period was protracted from six months to over four years as they realized the difficulty in designing the game. Upon release, many journalists noted the game's marked similarity to Advance Wars. While divided on whether this was beneficial or detrimental, they agreed it would appeal to fans of this style of game. Ultimately, the game received positive reception from critics for its gameplay, graphics and humor.