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'''''Happy Wars''''' is the first free-to-play multiplayer online [[Xbox Live Arcade]] game for the [[Xbox 360]].<ref name="joystiq">{{cite web | url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/04/happy-wars-free-for-all-is-free-for-xbox-live-gold-starting-oct/ | title=Happy Wars' free-for-all is free for Xbox Live Gold starting October 12 | publisher=[[joystiq]] | date=4 October 2012 | accessdate=19 November 2012 | author=Fletcher, JC}}</ref> |
'''''Happy Wars''''' is the first free-to-play multiplayer online [[Xbox Live Arcade]] game for the [[Xbox 360]].<ref name="joystiq">{{cite web | url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/04/happy-wars-free-for-all-is-free-for-xbox-live-gold-starting-oct/ | title=Happy Wars' free-for-all is free for Xbox Live Gold starting October 12 | publisher=[[joystiq]] | date=4 October 2012 | accessdate=19 November 2012 | author=Fletcher, JC}}</ref><ref name="oxm">{{cite web | url=http://www.oxm.co.uk/46963/happy-wars-updates-and-dlc-planned-every-1-2-months-toylogic-hoping-to-run-game-for-years/ | title=Happy Wars updates and DLC planned "every 1-2 months", ToyLogic hoping to run game for years | publisher=[[Official Xbox Magazine]] | date=24 October 2012 | accessdate=20 November 2012 | author=Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin}}</ref><ref name="g4">{{cite web | url=http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/727296/happy-wars-announced-first-xbox-live-arcade-free-to-play-game/ | title=Happy Wars Announced: First Xbox Live Arcade Free-To-Play Game | publisher=[[G4 (TV channel)|G4]] | date=24 August 2012 | accessdate=20 November 2012 | author=Johnson, Stephen}}</ref> It was developed by [[Toylogic]], Inc. The game was released on October 12, 2012 as a free download for Xbox Live Gold members through the [[Xbox Live Marketplace]]. |
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| Developer(s) | Toylogic |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
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| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single and Multiplayer |
Happy Wars is the first free-to-play multiplayer online Xbox Live Arcade game for the Xbox 360.[1][2][3] It was developed by Toylogic, Inc. The game was released on October 12, 2012 as a free download for Xbox Live Gold members through the Xbox Live Marketplace.
Gameplay
Happy Wars is a multiplayer online game, defined as a role-playing strategy game, although it also has a short story-driven single player campaign mode.[4] The multiplayer mode consists of two teams of up to 15 players attempting to destroy the other team's castle while also defending their own.[5]
The players choose from one of three classes: the warrior, the mage, and the cleric, with each class having a base attack and other unique abilities that are available as the player gains new levels.[6] Each class also has a unique "Team Skill", where players can gather teammates together to allow the casting player to use more powerful skills. The more players that aid in the use of the team skill, the more powerful the ability becomes.[7]
The game also has items that can be purchased either through playing the game[5] or through microtransactions that allow in-game items to be purchased with Microsoft Points.[8] There are items in Happy Wars that can only be purchased with Microsoft Points, but they are purely cosmetic items that do not affect gameplay.[6] The developers have announced plans to release new maps and items "every 1-2 months".[2]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 60 [9] |
| Metacritic | 60 [10] |
| Publication | Score |
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| GameSpot | 5/10 [11] |
| IGN | 4/10 [12] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 6/10 [13] |
As of November 2012, Happy Wars has a rating of 60 on both Metacritic[10] and GameRankings.[9] IGN cited lack of players as a concern with the game and that "Happy Wars went too far in the direction of accessibility with its few classes, lack of distinctive weaponry, and simple game modes."[12] Official Xbox Magazine compared the game to Awesomenauts, but noted that players who pay for additional content appear to have an advantage over other players.[13]
Jason Venter of GameSpot said that the game was "difficult to recommend because of the game's matchmaking and connection issues."[11] A content update was released in November that attempted to fix the connection issues and other small game fixes.[14]
References
- ^ Fletcher, JC (4 October 2012). "Happy Wars' free-for-all is free for Xbox Live Gold starting October 12". joystiq. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ a b Evans-Thirlwell, Edwin (24 October 2012). "Happy Wars updates and DLC planned "every 1-2 months", ToyLogic hoping to run game for years". Official Xbox Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ Johnson, Stephen (24 August 2012). "Happy Wars Announced: First Xbox Live Arcade Free-To-Play Game". G4. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ Wehner, Mike (16 October 2012). "Happy Wars Review". Escapist Magazine. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ a b Barsanti, Sam (15 October 2012). "Happy Wars brings free-to-play gaming to Xbox 360, and it's worth every penny". VentureBeat. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ a b Mian, Bilal (29 October 2012). "Happy Wars Review (XBLA): No Reason Not To Enlist!". Poptimal. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ Grill, Scott (22 October 2012). "'Happy Wars' Interview: The real show has just begun". Video Game Writers. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ Carter, Johnathan Grey (11 October 2012). "Happy Wars Dev Predicts AAA Games Will Shift Towards F2P". Escapist Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Happy Wars". GameRankings. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ a b "Happy Wars". Metacritic. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ a b Venter, Jason (24 October 2012). "Happy Wars Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ a b Cocke, Taylor (19 October 2012). "Happy Wars". IGN. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ a b Schilling, Chris (19 October 2012). "Happy Wars Review". Official Xbox Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ Nunneley, Stephany (10 November 2012). "Happy Wars receives small update to help combat lag, connection issues". vg247. Retrieved 20 November 2012.