Chess Arena-象棋竞技场 (2019)
- Developer
- HideChara
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 26 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A creative, experimental hybrid where traditional chess logic gives way to sudden action duels, powered by buffs and quirky fighter abilities.
creativeexperimentalactionstrategicwhimsicalbuff-basedhybridindie
What players say
Players praise the idea of blending Chinese chess with action fighting, but widely criticize the clunky controls, frequent bugs, and poor balance. The campaign is limited to puzzles, and multiplayer requires direct IP connections. The horse piece is notably weak, and skill usage feels vague.
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