Chess Kingdom : Online Chess

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Chess Kingdom: Online Chess is a strategy game that offers classic chess games with dedicated graphics, designed to appeal to chess enthusiasts of all levels. However, the game is marred by excessive advertisements and technical bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the game provides a platform for chess players to engage in online matches and improve their skills.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,141 reviews

graphics35 positive mentions

monetization96 negative mentions

The game has a good variety of difficulty settings, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
The graphics and interface are visually appealing, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
The game provides a platform for practicing chess skills and strategies against AI or online opponents.

The app frequently experiences connectivity issues, causing games to freeze or disconnect unexpectedly.
There are numerous bugs, including incorrect game mechanics such as allowing illegal moves and mislabeling draws.
The presence of excessive ads disrupts gameplay, often leading to frustration and loss of progress.

monetization
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay, often appearing at critical moments. Many players express frustration over the inability to fully enjoy the game without constant interruptions, with some noting that even paid options to remove ads still leave them with a complicated and unsatisfactory experience. Overall, the excessive and intrusive advertising has led to a negative perception of the game's monetization approach, overshadowing its otherwise enjoyable aspects.
- “I like the game very much because I love chess. There are no ads, and I can battle with many people. Thanks for the good game! 😍🤩”
- “Very good game! 👍 No ads and no lag, just the best moves.”
- “I like the layout and appreciate that there are no ads.”
- “First you pay to remove ads, then you need to pay for recurring subscription fees and since that still does not give you the entire functionality, pay extra for analysis, advice and similar per-use charges.”
- “The approach to advertising is the most unprofessional and unethical I've experienced in quite some time.”
- “Ads pop up in the middle of a move and then the game ends.”
graphics
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
18%
30%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as beautiful and well-designed, while others criticize them as poor, misleading, or inconsistent with promotional images. Many users express disappointment over the quality, describing it as low or even "horrible," particularly in comparison to expectations set by app store visuals. Overall, while there are positive remarks about the graphics, a significant number of players feel that improvements are necessary to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Bro, the graphics are beautiful and the game is good.”
- “Excellent graphics, computer available and two players also.”
- “Best graphics I've seen in chess so far.”
- “The game is overall good but the playing experience, such as graphics, is the worst.”
- “Previous pawns were good; now I don't feel like playing in this app anymore... graphics look very poor.”
- “Awful graphics, unless you buy your way up to get better graphics.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and connection issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience freezing screens, unexpected disconnections, and bugs that affect their ratings and overall experience, leading to frustration and a desire to find alternative games. Despite some positive aspects, the overwhelming number of technical problems significantly detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I literally just started 15 games and did not finish a single one because of dropped connections or glitches in the software.”
- “Now it freezes all the time, kicks me out, an ad starts making me lose and taking points away.”
- “Their server constantly disconnects, freezes and leaves pieces which you move or have been captured on the board.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness and quality, with a nice user interface and engaging 3D elements. However, users have reported issues with accessing online gameplay, noting that it often feels repetitive and lacks true online interaction, leading to some frustration with bugs and misleading features.
- “Very interesting, smooth gameplay and nice user interface.”
- “This is a great game having a great 3D gameplay.”
- “Nice gameplay 👌👌👌”
- “I love this game, but for the past 3 days, I have been unable to access online gameplay.”
- “The screenshot is not actual gameplay; it is different.”
- “There's no online gameplay, just another button labeled as online, which makes it seem like you are playing online, but in fact, it's just the same moves being repeated as in every single game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Reviews on optimization are mixed, with some users reporting excellent performance while others experience significant issues, such as opening problems and overall poor performance. The lack of visibility into player ratings further detracts from the experience, leading to frustration among players.
- “Excellent performance.”
- “Rating and performance of the player is not available to know how your opponent is good or bad. Improve this issue, then I will give a better rating; otherwise, 1 star is good for this app.”
- “I would prefer to play Ludo because of its performance.”
- “Opening problems and very bad performance.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its comedic elements and lightheartedness. However, some users express mixed feelings about specific features, such as the laughing emoji, which may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor that enhances the gaming experience.
- “Funny thing is, moves were reversed automatically even.”
- “That's funny.”
- “Thank you for your sense of humor and comedy theater.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its engaging and immersive quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety and composition, which effectively complements the game's atmosphere and themes.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music dynamically changes with the gameplay, making every moment feel unique and immersive.”
- “The variety of tracks is impressive, and each piece adds a distinct flavor to the game, keeping me engaged and entertained.”