Warlords

Video Game Critic, The (A) (100%)

Often imitated but never matched, this universally-loved game is the king of multi-player mayhem.

Atari Times, The (95 out of 100) (95%)

The graphics are also nice (for back then) and colorful, the sounds really engaging (especially when a king bites the dust; ka-BOOM!), and the controllers respond well, unless your paddles are wigging out in the first place (which is a bummer). Severe, severe classic.

Atari Times, The (85 out of 100) (85%)

Gameplay is, obviously, near perfect when you've got a number of friends over. The AI, as I said, is quite good, but nowhere near impossible and gets old after a while, simply incapable of providing much of a challenge once you've got the hang of it. The AI can surprise you every now and then, slipping a shot in while you're not paying attention, but not terribly great when compared to an all out brawl with real, human players. Overall, this game is well worth it. It shows just how a simple concept can end up being a terrific game. I highly recommend it.

Woodgrain Wonderland (B+) (83%)

Warlords would be an “A” range game if not for the single-player modes – as much as I enjoy them – being a tad too easy. Otherwise, it’s a class act all the way.

neXGam (8.3 out of 10) (83%)

Dieses simple, aber durchaus vergnügliche Spielkonzept ist wie oben angesprochen besonders bei vier Mitspielern ein echter Hit und auch wenn von 23 verschiedenen Spieloptionen (z. B. schnellerer Ball) nur wenige wirklich brauchbar sind, wandert das Modul bei Besuch regelmäßig in den Atari Oldie.

Atari Times, The (80 out of 100) (80%)

And it's nowhere near as fun without an additional one to three more players aboard either (hence why I didn't rate this 85%, since I feel the game's fun is weakened with how quickly a one player game could be over with. I also rate the gameplay at 85% if you have more than one player along, but only 75 if it's just yourself playing). Bad news for those kings from back then...but either way, you know the peasants didn't give a royal rat's butt about it though.

Atari HQ (8 out of 10) (80%)

The graphics are decidedly first-generation 2600 and the sound is barely there, which is the case for most early VCS titles. What matters more, of course is the gameplay -- and Warlords definitly offers it in spades. This is a well done, highly addicting game, one that friends and family can enjoy together.

8-bit Central Retro Gaming ( ) (80%)

Warlords is as brutally simple as it is fun! It accommodates up to 4 players and becomes even better with more players! So, round up 3 friends and go to war. You'll be amazed at how awesome and enveloping this simple game becomes.

All Game Guide ( ) (80%)

Warlords has a little more graphical detail and better sound effects than your average Pong-type game, and the multi-player action is highly competitive. A two-player version of the game was also produced.

JoyStik (7 out of 10) (70%)

Warlords is another Breakout-style game - with great graphics and a challenging medieval theme. You must shoot a ball (form your shield) at your opponent's kingdom to capture his king. To defend your own walls, you can catch your opponent's shot or simply deflect it back at him.

Tilt (4 out of 6) (67%)

Un jeu d'adresse et de coup d'œil où tout a été conçu pour des parties rapides et animées ; les déflagrations visuelles et sonores qui accompagnent chaque impact participent largement à l'excitation générale ; quant aux alliances que vous pourrez conclure, ne les croyez pas éternelles !

FreezeNet (54 out of 100) (54%)

Overall, this is one of those difficult to control games. While obviously inspired by Breakout, this game could have been better produced. With other players, I can see it being an interesting game to play, but it is still only a half decent game in the end.