Title:

A World Of Keflings

Series:
Keflings
Series Order:
2
Rating:
E10+
Genre:
Simulation
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IGN Score:
8.0
Release Date:
2010-12-22
Date Added:
2018-07-03 13:06:24
Game Summary:
A World of Keflings is a city-building simulation game developed by NinjaBee and published by Microsoft Studios. Released on December 22, 2010, for the Xbox 360, it serves as a sequel to A Kingdom for Keflings, expanding upon its predecessor’s gameplay and introducing new features.

Overview:

In A World of Keflings, players assume the role of a giant who assists the tiny Kefling characters in building and customizing their kingdoms. The game emphasizes resource management, construction, and exploration across various themed regions, each with unique aesthetics and building requirements.

Game Mechanics:
• Resource Gathering: Players collect resources such as wood, stone, and crystals, essential for constructing buildings and advancing the kingdom.
• Blueprint Construction: Utilizing blueprints, players assemble structures by placing components in designated patterns, facilitating the growth and development of Kefling societies.
• Customization: The game allows for extensive customization of buildings and landscapes, enabling players to personalize their kingdoms.
• Avatar Integration: Players can use their Xbox Live Avatars as the in-game giant, enhancing personalization and immersion.

Characters:
• Keflings: Small, industrious beings who rely on the player’s guidance to build and expand their kingdoms.
• Notable Keflings: Throughout the game, players interact with various Keflings, each with distinct personalities and roles, contributing to the narrative and quests.

Setting:

The game features multiple kingdoms, each with unique themes such as the Forest Kingdom, the Desert Kingdom, and the Ice Kingdom. These diverse environments offer varied resources, challenges, and aesthetic styles, enriching the gameplay experience.

Plot:

While A World of Keflings focuses primarily on sandbox-style building and management, it incorporates a light narrative where players assist Keflings in overcoming obstacles, fulfilling quests, and uniting the different kingdoms. The storyline unfolds through interactions with Kefling characters and the completion of region-specific objectives.

Reception:

The game received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its charming art style, accessible gameplay, and cooperative multiplayer features. Reviewers noted that the game’s relaxing pace and creative freedom appealed to a broad audience, though some mentioned a lack of challenge for more experienced players.

Game Modes:
• Single-Player: Players can independently build and manage their kingdoms, progressing through the game’s content at their own pace.
• Multiplayer: The game supports both local and online cooperative multiplayer, allowing friends to collaborate on kingdom-building projects, enhancing the social aspect of gameplay.

Legacy:

A World of Keflings contributed to the popularity of casual simulation games on consoles, demonstrating the viability of the genre beyond traditional PC platforms. Its success led to the development of additional content and adaptations for other platforms, including releases on Windows PC and Wii U.

Backward Compatibility and Games with Gold:
• Backward Compatibility: A World of Keflings became backward compatible with Xbox One on November 12, 2015, allowing players to enjoy the game on newer hardware. 
• Games with Gold: The game was offered as a free download for Xbox Live Gold subscribers from November 1 to November 15, 2013, as part of the Games with Gold program. 

For a visual overview of the game, you might find this gameplay video helpful:
Platform:
Microsoft Xbox 360
Publisher:
Backwards compatible
Developers:
Ninjabee
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Players:
1-2 Local, 2-4 Online
Input Devices:
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Media Type:
Download
Date Added:
2018-07-03 13:06:24

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