Underplayed Gems

Megachess (1988)

Megachess cover
Platforms
MSX, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC
Where to get it
My Abandonware

How it feels

a deliberate and thoughtful digital chess experience faithful to the original board game.

strategicclassicmentalturn-basedslowabstractmeditative

About

Megachess is an adaptation of Chess released in 1988 for the MSX, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC. This title brings the classic board game to these specific home computer systems without additional narrative elements or character details beyond those inherent to chess itself.

Screenshots

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