Honor of Kings: the king of mobile MOBAs debuts in the West
This week it has officially landed in Spain, ‘Honor of Kings‘, the most played free MOBA in China. Developed with the Unity engine by Timi Studio Group and published by Level Infinite, the game was launched in China on November 26, 2015 for iOS and Android devices, and after becoming the most played MOBA in the country, it begins its adventure in the West . Now, ‘Honor of Kings’ arrives in Spain loaded with content with the aim of entertaining and finding a place in the hearts of Western players.
New updates, content and optimizations
‘Honor of Kings’ is an original MOBA that from the beginning was designed and developed to be enjoyed on mobile devices. It is a unique title that stands out for not being the adaptation of a PC game to mobile devices, something that is noticeable from the moment you download and install it.
In delivery, the most important thing is always the players. Since its creation, this MOBA has been developed with users in mind and is therefore available in 14 different languages. It can also be seen in something as basic as its initial download, which has remained as small as possible, making it possible for the game to be installed on devices of all ranges. Since its launch, the development team has not stopped introducing new updates, content and optimizations so that all players can enjoy it in the best possible way. Its performance, even on older mobile devices, is exceptional.
Like all MOBAs on the market, the main objective of each team is to destroy the enemy base. To do this, players from both teams must choose a hero and follow three different paths called lines that are found on the sides and center of the map. As the game progresses, heroes will level up and improve their skills by eliminating enemy AI-controlled minions, enemy towers defending each line, and heroes controlled by enemy players.
Players will find different game modes, ranging from 5vs5, 3vs3 team battles, to 1vs1 solo duels and practice mode. Game modes are available in casual or competitive mode, which will offer the most daring players the opportunity to climb the ranks and climb the leaderboard. Clarify that playing 5 vs. 5 modes you fight in three lines, and in 3 vs. 3 and 1 vs. 1 modes, there is only one central path where all the action of the game is concentrated.
Balanced games and lots of content
This free mobile MOBA not only stands out in its performance, but it is also one of the most fair and balanced games on the market. Unlike other competitive games, ‘Honor of Kings’ players fight on equal terms. Winning a game depends exclusively on the level of skill, strategy and effort of each team member, and never on their purchasing power. Likewise, it has an incredible matchmaking system, which brings together players of the same level and allows them to enjoy balanced games at all times. Matchmaking takes into account both your account rank, your position in the leaderboard, as well as what type of role or lane you prefer to play.
The launch in Spain comes with a lot of surprises. The flagship MOBA from Level Infinite and Timi Studio Group launches in the West loaded with content, with 86 different heroes and, during the first month of launch, players will be able to try them for free, including the new hero Sun Ce. Meanwhile, users will also They will have the opportunity to unlock up to 28 of these heroes and 21 aspects, for free, if they complete certain activities within the game.
On the other hand, it has already been confirmed that during the coming months new heroes will be added to the cast and, along with them, events and collaborations will arrive with brands and well-known characters at a local and international level. The developers have already confirmed that there will be content adapted to the customs and cultures of the different territories.
Looks good, sounds better
Technically, the game is a visual and sound delight, in addition to having colorful and attractive graphics. Both the animations of the characters and their abilities, as well as their different aspects, have been done with care. The fluidity of the movements and attacks is noticeable.
We must also talk about another aspect that attracts the most attention, the music. The game’s soundtrack is impressive. Composers of the stature of Hans Zimmer, creator of the soundtrack of “Gladiator”, “Rain Man” or the “The Dark Knight” trilogy, have participated in it; and Joe Hisaishi, known for providing music to the Studio Ghibli feature films “My Neighbor Totoro”, “Princess Mononoke” and “Spirited Away”, among others.
Strong investment and commitment to Esports
‘Honor of Kings’ has also thought about lovers of electronic sports. In conjunction with the launch of the game, and starting June 29, 13 teams from Southeast Asia, Brazil, Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America and Western Europe will gather at the Sunway Velocity Mall in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, to compete in the Invitational Season 2 Tournament. At stake is a share of $300,000 in prize money and eight guaranteed spots to compete in the Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason, which will be part of the Esports World Cup.
Conclusions
Those who decide to give Honor of Kings a try, something that we highly recommend if you like MOBAs or have always been curious to delve into this genre, will find themselves facing a free title, with team combat, that has all the ingredients and features that make this genre unique and special. It is a very accessible game and the learning curve is ideal and friendly to new players. The games are fast (they rarely exceed 20 minutes), very entertaining and balanced. In addition, it has very intuitive controls and game mechanics that are easy to understand and learn.
