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Chess Brain: Dark Troops

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
100% User Score Based on 49 reviews

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About Chess Brain: Dark Troops

Chess Brain: Dark Troops is a single player tactical turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Caio Flavio and was released on February 4, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

This game develops the ability to predict movement in Chess, using a playful and immersive concept. The dark troops march in a single sound. They are more organized and smarter

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
music2 positive mentions
atmosphere2 negative mentions
  • Clever and satisfying puzzles that engage players and encourage logical thinking.
  • Atmospheric design with a melancholic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Improvements over the first game, including new levels, a new type of chess piece, and quality of life upgrades.
  • The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content.
  • There are significant issues with achievement synchronization that detract from the experience.
  • Some players found the game easier than the original, which may disappoint those seeking a greater challenge.

  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its surreal and melancholic qualities, effectively complementing the background story. Additionally, players appreciate the music, though some express a desire for more levels to enhance the overall experience.

    • “What caught my attention the most was the melancholy atmosphere that matched the background story.”
    • “The atmosphere of this game is surreal.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, featuring a mellow violin soundtrack that complements the dark and sad themes of the puzzles. However, some players express a desire for more levels to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Mellow violin soundtrack”
    • “I also liked the atmosphere and the music.”
    • “Nice set of short puzzles with a dark style and sad music.”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its fantastic quality and is complemented by a melancholy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers find the narrative engaging and emotionally resonant.

    • “What caught my attention the most was the melancholy atmosphere that matched the background story.”
    • “There is a story... fantastic.”
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Chess Brain: Dark Troops is a tactical turn-based strategy game. Common tags for Chess Brain: Dark Troops include grid-based movement, turn-based, sokoban, indie, educational and others.

Chess Brain: Dark Troops is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

Chess Brain: Dark Troops was released on February 4, 2021.

Chess Brain: Dark Troops was developed by Caio Flavio.

Chess Brain: Dark Troops has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Chess Brain: Dark Troops for its music but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Chess Brain: Dark Troops is a single player game.

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