BOT.vinnik Chess: Combination Lessons
- June 18, 2020
- Deep Green Games
Get on Steam"BOT.vinnik Chess: Combination Lessons" is a chess educational game focused on teaching strategic combinations. Players can learn and practice various tactical motifs through interactive lessons and quizzes. The game features advanced AI named after Grandmaster Vassily Vinnik, providing challenging yet manageable opponents to improve chess skills.
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Reviews
- Great for beginners and intermediate players, providing instructive puzzles and a humorous AI teacher.
- Fun retro aesthetic and engaging gameplay that makes learning chess enjoyable.
- Affordable price for the quality of chess lessons and puzzles offered.
- Some users reported bugs and issues with achievements not registering properly.
- Limited content with only a few puzzles per lesson, making it feel short and basic for advanced players.
- The AI teacher's explanations can be overly verbose and not always helpful for understanding mistakes.
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its engaging humor, featuring a moody and hilarious character that adds a fun twist to learning chess. Players appreciate the combination of entertaining jokes and casual gameplay, making it an enjoyable experience for both beginners and those looking to improve their skills. Overall, the humor enhances the learning process, creating a memorable and amusing atmosphere.
“This mustache is the most moody and hilarious guy I've met; the worst part is that after he explains, I think, 'Oh yeah... :)'”
“Very fun! It's both a learning experience and an entertaining game, with hilarious jokes that made me laugh a lot when I made mistakes. If you're waiting for a Russian teacher to teach you how to play chess, this is the game for you!”
“A cool game that provides a funny experience with a sulky teacher to learn chess movement strategies.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as adequate and unpretentious, featuring a pleasing retro aesthetic that appeals to some players. While the visuals do not aim to impress, they effectively complement the game's techniques and overall presentation.
“The retro aesthetic is pleasing if you're into that sort of thing.”
“The aesthetic and presentation are perfect and make the techniques easier to digest, and it's the price of a cup of coffee.”
“There is nothing pretentious about the graphics.”
“They don't try to dazzle you with graphics, like so many substandard chess programs do.”
“Visuals are adequate, the talking face is somewhat amusing, and the music gets old.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered repetitive and tends to lose its appeal over time, despite the visuals and character animations being deemed adequate and somewhat entertaining.
“The music gets repetitive and loses its charm quickly.”
“While the visuals are adequate, the music fails to keep my interest.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary significantly among players, with the amount of gameplay being a notable factor.
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is frustratingly slow.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its outstanding and rich narrative, which significantly enhances the overall experience.
“Outstanding story-rich game.”
“The narrative is captivating and keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
“The character development is exceptional, making you truly care about their journeys.”
