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HachikanShogi Matta Ari (2024)

HachikanShogi Matta Ari cover
Developer
As-key
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Free To Play
Rating
4.5 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a minimalist shogi game that suddenly demands alertness as you search for subtle irregularities in a calm, orderly space.

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What players say

Players describe a mashup of shogi and anomaly-hunting, where you spot board irregularities while facing a very strong AI opponent. Reviews split on the difficulty, some say it is punishing and wish for adjustable AI, while others praise the unique concept and note the game is genuinely free, not a mobile port or asset flip.

Screenshots

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