CHECKMATE : Battle Arenas (2018)

Developer: Infovine co.,Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Free To Play, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 42 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A strategic turn-based PvP game where you build a deck and break map blocks to outmaneuver opponents in real-time battles.

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What players say

Players consistently call the game pay-to-win, saying stronger units and heroes are locked behind a paywall or grind. The servers were shut down in March 2019, a few months after release, making the game unplayable.

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