With dynamic combat, gorgeous cinematics, and an established IP to use as a launch pad, Honor of Kings: World has a bright future.
Author: Kate Sánchez
Kate Sánchez
Kate Sánchez is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of But Why Tho? A Geek Community. There, she coordinates film, television, anime, and manga coverage. Kate is also a freelance journalist writing features on video games, anime, and film. Her focus as a critic is championing animation and international films and television series for inclusion in awards cycles. Find her on Bluesky @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social
Honor of Kings World is an exciting expansion of an IP that uses culture to inform its story and design, while pushing dynamic combat.
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