Chess Infinity

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Chess Infinity is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game with a kids theme. It was developed by Rockwater Games and was released on December 10, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Chess Infinity offers a timeless chess experience with serene environments and an adaptive AI mentor that tailors challenges to your skill level. It features interactive tutorials, visual tactical overlays for real-time insights, and detailed match replays to refine your strategy. Connect globally and enjoy a personalized, rewarding journey in mastering chess.

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graphics8 positive mentions

The game features stunning graphics and visually appealing environments that enhance the chess experience.
It offers a variety of puzzles and AI opponents, making it a great learning tool for beginners and casual players.
The user interface is generally intuitive, and the game provides a satisfying atmosphere for playing chess.

The game suffers from severe performance issues, often running at low frame rates and causing overheating on high-end PCs.
A permanent internet connection is required even for single-player mode, leading to frustrating connection errors and unexpected resignations.
Many users find the multiplayer experience unreliable, with frequent disconnects and poor matchmaking compared to other chess platforms.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and modern aesthetic, making it appealing to players who prioritize graphical quality. However, many users report significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, with frame rates dropping and overheating occurring even at reduced settings. Overall, while the graphics are beautiful, they come at a high resource cost, leading to frustration for some players due to optimization problems.
- “The visuals are truly stunning, bringing a fresh, modern aesthetic to the classic game.”
- “Stunning graphics and a good learning curve.”
- “Great visuals!”
- “On a Steam Deck, on first start the performance is horrendous (8-10 fps), but gets better once you cycle/apply all the individual graphics settings (reflections, shadows, etc.) and then set them to low or medium.”
- “Even after lowering the graphic settings, my laptop still heats up significantly while playing.”
- “The graphics settings show there's an NVIDIA DLSS option, yet there is absolutely no way to toggle it on; it's instead greyed out, which is extremely frustrating as it would probably help me get a performance boost, even with AI frames.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting consistently high GPU loads and poor performance, particularly on lower-end systems like the Steam Deck. While some players noted improvements after adjusting graphics settings, many expressed frustration over overheating issues and the lack of access to features like NVIDIA DLSS, indicating that the game feels unfinished and in need of further optimization. Despite its engaging gameplay, the performance issues detract from the overall experience, leading to recommendations to wait for improvements before purchasing.
- “The performance is smooth, stable, and completely free of any disconnects or crashes.”
- “For anyone who was on the fence or held off on a purchase because of early performance issues, now is the time to jump in.”
- “Setting performance aside, this is a good chess game that I think is fun.”
- “But please check performance optimization since GPU load is always 100%, even on mid settings.”
- “On a Steam Deck, on first start the performance is horrendous (8-10 fps), but gets better once you cycle/apply all the individual graphics settings (reflections, shadows, etc.) and then set them to low or medium.”
- “While Chess Infinity offers visually stunning graphics, it suffers from poor performance—another victim of Unreal Engine and a lack of optimization from the developers of this game.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the soundtrack, noting it as superior to previous titles and enjoyable enough to keep on during gameplay, others find it bland and lacking in variety, expressing a desire for multiple genres to choose from. Overall, the soundtrack is generally considered decent but not universally appealing.
- “But the soundtrack in Ultra I could listen to on repeat all day while playing chess.”
- “And the soundtrack in Ultra is also superior to Infinity.”
- “I was checking my internet and it's stable because I would listen to music on a live stream while playing the game.”
- “I don't like the music very much; I'd like it to have several music genres to pick from.”
- “This calm, chill music is just bland.”
- “It's better to just put on music.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is a mix of rewarding challenges and unlockable mechanics that some players appreciate, though others find the need to 'earn' items like chess sets off-putting. While the AI provides a satisfying opponent, connectivity issues and performance problems may require players to lower settings for optimal experience. Overall, the gameplay offers potential enjoyment but is hindered by technical limitations.
- “The AI offers a challenging and rewarding opponent, and with the connectivity issues resolved, the gameplay is pure, unadulterated chess bliss.”
- “There's level-up mechanics and unlocks for those who enjoy that sort of thing.”
- “I am not that keen on the concept of having to 'earn' things like chess sets, but then again that mechanic is supposed to keep you motivated.”
- “There's level-up mechanics and unlocks for... people that like that sort of thing, I guess.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its engaging atmosphere, with users appreciating the diverse locations and unique chessboards that enhance the overall experience.
- “I enjoy the atmosphere of all of the locations and the different chessboards provided.”