Underplayed Gems

即时象棋:旧棋新弈 Hyper Chinese Chess (2025)

即时象棋:旧棋新弈 Hyper Chinese Chess cover
Developer
上弦月工作室AscentGames
Publisher
上海上弦琼弧网络科技有限公司
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A fast-paced twist on classical strategy, where hidden information and real-time moves keep every match tense and unpredictable.

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What players say

Players praise the creative real-time twist on Chinese chess but agree the online mode is buggy, laggy, and nearly empty. Controls feel unresponsive, pieces are unbalanced, and the AI behaves oddly. It is best enjoyed as a chaotic party game with friends.

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