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Chess

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74%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
monetization, stability
74% User Score Based on 940 reviews

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Chess is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 940 reviews
music17 positive mentions
monetization143 negative mentions
  • The game offers a smooth experience with minimal ads, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.
  • It provides various settings for matches, including the ability to play offline against the computer, which is great for practice.
  • The app features a user-friendly interface and allows for customization of boards and pieces, enhancing the overall experience.
  • There are frequent bugs, such as the timer running down during the opponent's turn, leading to unfair losses.
  • The matchmaking system can pair players with significantly different ELO ratings, resulting in unbalanced games.
  • Inappropriate ads frequently appear, which can be disturbing, especially for younger players.
  • monetization
    157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the chess app has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the frequency and nature of the ads, particularly those deemed inappropriate or intrusive. While some players appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others feel that the ads detract significantly from gameplay, leading to a negative overall experience. Users have noted that the app's reliance on ads for revenue, especially those promoting adult content, is unacceptable and could alienate a significant portion of its audience.

    • “Nice game with no ads... too good for learning professionally... I love this game.”
    • “No ads, for free, good UI, what else do you want?”
    • “There are no advertisements during the chess game, thankfully, only between games.”
    • “The app requires you to pay or accept all possible cookies; opting out of specific vendors or allowing only basic advertising cookies will not let you use the free version, which includes tracking cookies. This is pretty malicious. I don't mind ads, but forcing consent to collect your data is another story.”
    • “The chess app by Splend Apps is good in terms of gameplay, but the advertising policy seriously harms the experience.”
    • “The game is very amazing to play, but the worst part is the ads... too many ads.”
  • music
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the overall experience, with many users enjoying the calming classical pieces that accompany gameplay. While the selection is appreciated, some players express a desire for a broader variety of tracks and the ability to integrate their own music. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it a relaxing and enjoyable environment for learning and playing chess.

    • “Definitely fun little puzzles to teach you how to play with minimal ads and really good classical music.”
    • “I love the puzzles and the music (especially the darker classical songs from Brahms and Tchaikovsky).”
    • “Excellent functionality and use of brain-enhancing classical music background while playing!”
    • “But could you maybe expand the song collection further?”
    • “The 10 classical music pieces will get old real quick, why bother including them into the game?”
    • “The only improvement you can do is change the song that plays in the background, all songs are not good enough.”
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users appreciating the clean and nostalgic design while others feel that improvements are needed for a more realistic experience. The visuals are generally described as good and smooth, contributing positively to the gameplay, though some players note that they are basic and could benefit from enhancements. Customization options for the graphics are also highlighted, indicating a desire for more personalization in the visual experience.

    • “The aesthetic and design makes it feel more like an optimized and modernized version of chess digitally.”
    • “Visuals look great.”
    • “The graphics are basic but clean and fun, which actually adds to the charm.”
    • “It's a very good platform for passing the time, but the graphics are quite poor.”
    • “Furthermore, something has to be done with the graphics.”
    • “Graphics do not matter in this field, but interestingly, this app provides something habitual to us.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the chess app is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, user-friendly interface, and engaging experience, making it easier for players to improve their skills. However, issues such as intrusive advertising, lag on lower-end devices, and player management concerns detract from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, many users find the gameplay enjoyable and effective for practicing chess.

    • “The mechanics are amazing and the user ability is fire.”
    • “Smooth UI and healthy animations with a brilliant gameplay experience.”
    • “The game is generally enjoyable with a user-friendly interface and engaging gameplay.”
    • “It’s incredibly frustrating and ruins the gameplay experience.”
    • “Specifically, if you lose a game, the application seems to adjust the timing mechanics in your favor in the following match, making it easier to win — and vice versa.”
    • “However, there are a few issues and missing features: the ad banners cause lag on lower-end devices, which can disrupt gameplay.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, timer glitches, and issues with piece movement, particularly during crucial moments. Many players experience disconnections and timeouts despite having a strong internet connection, leading to frustrating losses. While some users find the game smooth, the overall consensus highlights significant bugs that detract from the gameplay experience.

    • “Lovely game, smooth, no glitches.”
    • “The game runs flawlessly, providing a seamless experience.”
    • “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a stable gameplay.”
    • “On top of cheaters, the game freezes when you have a good connection and runs out your clock.”
    • “It's a good app but there are glitches that need to be fixed. For some reason, while I was in a game, my pieces wouldn't move because it kept taking me back to moves I already played, which made it impossible to play my next turn. It wasted time when I already played a move, but it's not my Wi-Fi signal because it's on full bars, and that just makes me lose.”
    • “Overall good but the main issue is that despite having a good network enough to sustain this game, which doesn't even require a high ping network, after playing my moves, the timer glitches and I keep losing.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express concern over the app's story, highlighting that it requires users to either pay or accept extensive cookie tracking, which they view as a manipulative practice. This approach to user consent is seen as problematic, as it prioritizes data collection over user choice.

    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its modernized design and good performance, making it easy to learn and play across various skill levels. However, users report significant issues with online play, including network-related interruptions that disrupt gameplay.

    • “The aesthetic and design make it feel like an optimized and modernized version of chess digitally.”
    • “Performance and efficiency are good.”
    • “So amazing in performance! It's easy to learn chess and maintains levels, allowing play across different IQ level formats with the computer.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report a lack of emotional engagement, describing the game's ability to evoke feelings as very poor. The overall sentiment suggests that the emotional depth is insufficient, leading to a disconnection from the narrative and characters.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's versatility in offering both online and offline experiences, including engaging puzzles and opportunities for elo farming, which contribute to a rewarding grinding experience.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the humor in the game, noting that situations like losing due to timeout and having their elo deducted are not amusing and detract from the overall experience.

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Chess is a action game.

Chess is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Chess was developed by Splend Apps.

Chess has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its monetization.

Chess is a single player game.

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