Chess 2: The Sequel
- August 19, 2014
- Ludeme Games
A lot of thought put into new chess pieces; not enough put toward PC gaming. Also, kinda pricey.
Get on SteamChess 2: The Sequel offers a fresh take on classic chess with new pieces, expanded board, and two distinct armies. Players can enjoy dynamic games with unique openings and strategies in this free-to-play game. Choose between traditional or Chess 2 mode, and outwit your opponents in this innovative and engaging sequel.
PC
Windows
Ouya
Reviews
- The game introduces interesting new armies and mechanics that add variety and depth to the traditional chess experience.
- The graphics and overall presentation of the game are visually appealing, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- The core gameplay mechanics are engaging and can provide a fresh challenge for both chess enthusiasts and newcomers.
- The game lacks essential features such as online multiplayer, proper AI, and basic game settings, making it feel incomplete.
- There are significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive elements, which detract from the overall experience.
- The absence of traditional chess rules and options to play classic chess can be misleading and frustrating for players expecting a standard chess game.
- music16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many users appreciating the classical selections but expressing frustration over the complete lack of options to adjust volume or disable it entirely. Players are particularly disappointed that they cannot listen to their own music or enjoy sound effects without the intrusive background music. Overall, while the music itself is well-liked, the absence of customizable settings detracts significantly from the experience.
“I have other suggestions, but they'd be mostly cosmetic (add more boards, more music, though I love the music you picked).”
“The music is nice but you cannot turn it down.”
“Music: 8/10”
“The game plays an embarrassingly brief sampling of classical music from the moment the app launches.”
“There's no option to disable the music but keep the sound effects.”
“Problem is that there is some classical music playing very loud and you can't adjust the volume.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its innovative mechanics and solid visuals, introducing new rules and pieces that enhance the traditional chess experience. However, some users feel the game lacks polish and can be rough around the edges, making it feel unfinished. Overall, the gameplay offers a fresh take on chess that appeals even to those who are not typically fans of the game.
“This one goes a bit further, adding new sets of pieces, new rules of movement for each set or piece, new mechanics for capture, and adding the new victory condition of the king crossing the middle line.”
“The visuals are solid, the gameplay is great, and I love the game Chess 2.”
“Doesn't feel like a finished game; very rough around the edges and doesn't offer a simple, basic gameplay of chess.”
“This one goes a bit further, adding new sets of pieces, new rules of movement for each set or piece, new mechanics for capture and adding the new victory condition of the king crossing the middle line.”
“Quick first impressions review: I'm not a huge fan of chess, but the rule changes in this game really spice up the gameplay and give it a new appeal.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as solid and scoring them a perfect 10/10, while others find them lacking and even sloppy, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally appreciated, issues such as a slow pace and poor user interface hinder the gameplay for some players.
“Graphics: 10/10”
“The visuals are solid, the gameplay is great, and I love the game Chess 2.”
“There's nothing worth mentioning outside of the decent graphics, UI, and tutorial.”
“Moreover, its lack of in-game chat between players, the missing rating and post-game stats, and the slow pace (the graphics seem sloppy, making me question if I'm clicking the right spot) don't help...”
“I wish I had something good to say about this game, but there's nothing worth mentioning outside of the decent graphics, UI, and tutorial.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including a confusing and buggy user interface, as well as frequent game freezes that necessitate a complete shutdown of the computer to resolve. Troubleshooting efforts indicate that some problems may be related to factors outside the user's network.
“The UI is confusing and buggy.”
“Troubleshooting tells me that the problem is outside of my network.”
“The game freezes at times when I press the exit button, and I am required to shut down the computer in order to move on.”
