ChessVR (2016)
- Developer
- games.Sharbit
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.4 of 5, 16 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 27 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You feel like you're physically standing inside a living chessboard, leaning in to inspect the pieces and pulling back to consider your next move with calm deliberation.
immersivestrategictactileatmosphericslow-pacedfocusedcontemplative
What players say
Players enjoy the VR battle-chess concept but wish it had multiplayer. The fantasy pieces and animations are fun, though some prefer standard chess visuals. The AI has no adjustable difficulty, making it too hard for beginners and too easy for experts. Camera movement is slow and lacks teleport, and the small set of challenge puzzles are unguided.
Screenshots
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