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Chess By Post

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84%Game Brain Score
story
monetization, graphics
84% User Score Based on 546 reviews

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Chess By Post is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Games By Post and was released on March 26, 2012. It received positive reviews from players.

"Chess By Post" is a correspondence chess game that allows you to play against friends or ranked opponents. The skill level of your opponents is adapted to your own, making it suitable for players of all levels. Features include push notifications, Elo ranking system, leaderboard, local hand-off games, computer opponent, and chess puzzles. The game tracks your skill level over time and matches you with similar skilled opponents.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 546 reviews
story1 positive mentions
monetization9 negative mentions
  • Great for correspondence chess, allowing players to take their time with moves, making it suitable for busy individuals.
  • User-friendly interface with features like move planning and chat, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Responsive customer support that addresses issues quickly, showing commitment to user satisfaction.
  • Frequent issues with notifications and game refreshing, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • Lack of options to block or report inappropriate players, resulting in harassment for some users.
  • The long wait time for moves (up to 5 days) can lead to games dragging on unnecessarily, diminishing the enjoyment.
  • monetization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the chess game is generally well-received, with users noting that ads in the free version are minimal and non-intrusive, allowing for an enjoyable experience. The primary difference between the free and paid versions is the presence of ads, and many players find the app worth purchasing to support the developers. However, some users have reported concerns about the nature of certain ads and occasional high CPU usage during gameplay.

    • “Getting ads on the paid version.”
    • “15 Jan 2015: The sole difference between the free and paid version is the advertisements. Sometimes, the advertisements have inappropriate content.”
    • “Only downsides are high CPU usage while in game... could be the ads.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally considered aesthetically pleasing, with users appreciating its visual appeal in a multiplayer chess context. However, there are reports of glitches, particularly when scrolling, and a desire for more innovative graphical features, such as infographics or heat maps, to enhance the experience. Overall, while the graphics are well-received, there is room for improvement and innovation.

    • “From analysis to the graphics, this is the best online game I've played so far.”
    • “Finally, a multiplayer chess app that works well and is aesthetically pleasing :)”
    • “There's a graphics glitch when I try to scroll down the page to view previously finished games, for example.”
    • “It's not very graphic.”
    • “I think there is a range of infographics that could be added for interest's sake, like a heat map of competitors, but innovation never seems to happen.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have reported frustrating gameplay experiences due to the need to frequently close and reopen the game to refresh, which disrupts their experience. Additionally, there is a lack of responsiveness from the developer regarding bug reports related to gameplay issues.

    • “I constantly have to close and reopen the game to refresh, and that gets really annoying during gameplay.”
    • “The developer is not responsive to bug reports for gameplay issues.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is characterized by its straightforward and user-friendly design, which includes helpful features that enhance the player's journey towards mastering chess.

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Chess By Post is a casual strategy game.

Chess By Post is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Chess By Post was released on March 26, 2012.

Chess By Post was developed by Games By Post.

Chess By Post has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Chess By Post is a single player game.

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