Chess!
- October 23, 2023
- Exeter Game Studios
Get on Steam"Chess! is a realistic sport game built with Unreal Engine 5, integrated with the Lichess platform. It offers multiplayer matches with millions of active players, AI practice, and offline puzzles. Customizable options, free flying camera, and online ELO tracking are available. Join one of the world's largest chess communities with stunning next-gen graphics."
Reviews
- The game features a solid integration with Lichess, providing a great online multiplayer experience and access to a vast number of puzzles.
- Good graphics and a variety of customization options for boards and pieces enhance the overall chess experience.
- The game has rekindled enthusiasm for chess among players, making it enjoyable for both casual and serious players.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including low frame rates and frequent crashes, even on decent hardware.
- There are several bugs and glitches, such as pieces not functioning correctly and the game failing to notify players of checkmate.
- The user interface is primitive and lacks essential quality of life features, making navigation and gameplay frustrating.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the good visuals and seamless interface, others criticize the outdated graphics and poor performance, suggesting a need for optimization. Overall, the game's aesthetic appeal is overshadowed by technical issues that detract from the experience.
“Well, first of all, this is a chess game and has everything it needs in it: puzzles, the ability to change boards and pieces, good graphics, an online multiplayer with lichess integration, and a very good price for a game like this. They are still improving on the game, and I would suggest it.”
“While I could delve into details about the seamless interface, graphics, and more, the most compelling testament I can offer is that this game has rekindled my enthusiasm and love for engaging in chess.”
“Good graphics, but low(ish) poly pieces...”
“The performance is almost unfathomably bad given the early 2000s graphics, which makes me doubt it has the technical foundation for improvement into something I would choose over the Lichess web interface.”
“The graphics really need to be optimized.”
“This was with low graphics and before I started my first game.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is criticized for its poor performance, especially considering its outdated graphics. While some users report achieving 60 fps on medium settings, many others express frustration with the game's technical foundation and the need for significant optimization to enhance the experience.
“Compare Chess Ultra, which is five years old but light years ahead visually (with VR) and runs smoothly.”
“I agree with the other reviews; some optimization is needed, but it ran at 60 FPS on medium settings for me.”
“The performance is almost unfathomably bad given the early 2000s graphics, which makes me doubt it has the technical foundation for improvement into something I would choose over the Lichess web interface.”
“Terrible performance.”
“The graphics really need to be optimized.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including random crashes and bugs, leading some users to seek refunds and express concerns about the trend of releasing poorly performing games.
“Initially quite buggy - random crashing.”
“I am requesting a refund, and doubt I will return to this, as I feel giving money to this game will encourage more games to come out rushed, buggy, and performing poorly, fixing it in mega patches.”
