Battle Chess: Game of Kings™ (2015)

Developer: Olde Sküül, Sculptured Software
Publisher: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Strategy
Rating: 2.6 of 5, 377 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A playful, animated chess game where classic strategy is brought to life with lighthearted combat animations.

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What players say

Players consistently report that the game crashes often and suffers from a bug where pieces turn black, making matches unplayable. The battle animations are fun but repetitive, and the chess engine is weak compared to free alternatives. The online multiplayer has been dead for years.

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