3D Chess
- December 6, 2016
- bumblebee
Get on Steam"3D Chess" is a digital adaptation of the classic chess game, offering a 3D playing perspective. It provides various difficulty levels and a variety of chess pieces and boards to choose from. The game also includes chess tutorials and moves history, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and visually appealing environments, enhancing the overall experience.
- It provides a casual chess experience suitable for beginners, with modes like chaos mode and chess puzzles that can help improve skills.
- The workshop feature allows players to create and share their own puzzles, adding a creative aspect to the game.
- The AI is poorly designed, often making illogical moves and failing to provide a challenging experience even at the highest difficulty.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with piece movement, which detracts from the gameplay.
- Limited online multiplayer options and a lack of variety in difficulty levels make it less appealing compared to other chess games available.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the poor quality, lack of smoothness, and limited viewing angles that hinder gameplay clarity. Conversely, others appreciate the attractive visuals, though they note a lack of variety in environments. Overall, the graphics are seen as inadequate for the game's price point, leading to a general consensus that they do not justify the cost.
“Great graphics and well working game.”
“As said, the visuals are great, but there's not much variety with only 4 environments.”
“Cute game with pretty graphics, but limited camera angles and limited difficulties make this not worth the money.”
“Even without the gameplay, the game is still a failure since the graphics are not good and the 3D mode is not smooth enough.”
“The graphics in this chess game are very poor.”
“Mediocre graphics, lighting, boards/pieces, and limited viewing angles of the board typically make it less clear to see what's going on at a glance than it could be.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players found the sound effects for different environments engaging, many were disappointed by the lack of a musical score, expecting more based on the game's trailer. Instead, the game features only looping sound effects, which detracted from the overall experience for some users.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The whole game runs beautifully - the chessboard is nicely drawn in 3D, and clicking on a piece allows you to choose the square you want to move to, which will be highlighted in green. You can also toggle a 2D button with some '90s flavor, allowing you to change many skins for your chess pieces and the overall screen. Both the chessboard and the environment change, accompanied by some funny musical effects.”
“Each environment has no music, only a sound effect which loops (volcano-bubbling lava, ancient Rome - fire crackling, and graveyard - typical spooky sounds).”
“Each environment has no music, only sound effects that loop, such as bubbling lava in a volcano, crackling fire in ancient Rome, and typical spooky sounds in a graveyard.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it as horrible and lacking smoothness, while others appreciate its classic chess mechanics and solid execution. However, many note that there are superior chess games on Steam that offer more features and online play.
“Gameplay is just like classic chess, and works well.”
“+ gameplay is solid.”
“Gameplay is horrible in so many aspects.”
“And even without the gameplay, the game is still a fail since the graphics are not good and the 3D mode is not smooth enough.”
“Point being, there are other chess games on Steam that have more features and online gameplay.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting frequent application freezes and buggy piece movement as major problems. Overall, the game's stability is considered poor, impacting the overall experience.
“The application's freezing happens pretty often, so that's the number one problem.”
“The piece movement is very buggy.”
“Buggy as hell.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily conveyed through its whimsical musical effects and the playful customization options for chess pieces and environments, which add a lighthearted touch to the traditional chess experience. While the game is designed for chess enthusiasts, its comedic elements may not resonate as strongly with casual puzzle players, who might find the challenges repetitive rather than amusing. Overall, the humor enhances the enjoyment for those deeply invested in chess.
“The game runs beautifully, with a nicely drawn 3D chessboard. Clicking on a piece allows you to choose your move, highlighted in green. You can also toggle a 2D button with a '90s flavor, changing the skins for your chess pieces and the overall screen. The checkboard and environment change, accompanied by some funny musical effects.”
“This game offers a 3D version of a normal chess game, which can be found online for free. However, it includes many levels and challenges that, while they may seem similar to the general puzzle player, can be entertaining and funny for chess experts.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be beneficial for farming resources, suggesting that it enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just don't feel worth the effort.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
