Combat Chess (2021)

Developer: Mind's Eye
Publisher: Strategy First
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 25 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A strategic chess variant where fantasy-themed animated pieces clatter and battle on a 3D board, offering a visually engaging yet traditional turn-based duel.

strategicfantasyanimatedcompetitivesingleplayerlocal multiplayer3dturn-based

What players say

Players are split. Many buy it for nostalgia, praising the goofy animated chess pieces and childhood memories. But others say it is a dated Battle Chess clone with clunky controls, very slow AI turns, and bugs on modern systems that can crash or glitch the display.

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