Back Rank Chess

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Back Rank Chess is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Nocky and was released on February 3, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Back Rank Chess is a brand new chess variant. It is very easy to learn. You must protect the back rank against an onslaught of enemy pawns. The pawns are controlled by an advanced chess engine that will outsmart you many times! You win by capturing all the enemy pawns before they reach the back rank. If any pawn touches the back rank, you lose. The game features THREE mod…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Back Rank Chess offers a fresh and engaging take on chess puzzles, making it enjoyable for both beginners and advanced players.
The game features a clean and intuitive design, with a considerable number of levels that progressively increase in difficulty, providing ample opportunity for practice and strategy development.
At a low price point, it delivers great value for chess enthusiasts, making it a fun and addictive experience without being overly stressful.

The game could benefit from more challenging puzzles and a wider variety of scenarios, as many levels feel too simplistic.
Hints provided in the game are limited and often unhelpful, only covering the first few moves instead of offering comprehensive guidance.
The AI can be inconsistent, sometimes lacking challenge and giving up too easily, which may disappoint players seeking a tougher opponent.

gameplay
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging and challenging nature, making it particularly appealing to fans of strategy puzzle games. Players appreciate the difficulty level, which adds depth and encourages skill development.
- “I really liked it; it's a game that can really be picked up if you enjoy strategy puzzle games and challenging gameplay.”
- “I found the gameplay to be frustratingly repetitive and lacking in innovation.”
- “The controls felt clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “The difficulty spikes were unfair, leading to a lot of trial and error without any real sense of progress.”
graphics
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The graphics are considered adequate, providing a functional experience without any standout features or visual flair.
- “The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The environments are richly designed, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models look stiff and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, with repetitive textures that detract from the overall experience.”