Westwood's KQ engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:engine
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Westwood_Studios
gptkbp:features resource management
AI opponents
multiplayer support
isometric perspective
base building
gptkbp:has a dedicated fanbase
a significant cultural impact
a unique art style
various expansions
influenced game mechanics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Westwood's KQ engine
gptkbp:influenced game design principles
subsequent RTS engines
gptkbp:inspired many clones and adaptations
future RTS titles
gptkbp:is considered a classic
a subject of academic studies
part of gaming history
no longer actively developed
recognized for its innovation
compatible with Windows operating systems
a benchmark for RTS games
a foundational technology for strategy games.
a key player in the rise of e Sports
a part of the legacy of Westwood Studios
an example of successful game design
associated with the 1990s gaming era
celebrated in gaming retrospectives
often emulated by indie developers
often referenced in game development discussions
gptkbp:known_for its engaging storylines
memorable soundtrack
iconic cutscenes
gptkbp:legacy pioneered the RTS genre
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Command_&_Conquer:_Red_Alert_2
gptkb:Command_&_Conquer:_Tiberian_Sun
gptkb:Dune_II
gptkb:Emperor:_Battle_for_Dune
gptkbp:released gptkb:1995
gptkbp:successor Westwood's 3 D engine
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Community_Center
real-time strategy gameplay
2 D graphics
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Command_&_Conquer:_Red_Alert
gptkb:Command_&_Conquer:_Tiberian_Dawn
gptkbp:utilizes tile-based maps
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Legend_of_Kyrandia:_Book_Thirteen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5