Chess Knights: High Noon

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"Chess Knights: High Noon" is a turn-based strategy game that combines chess with the Wild West. Players must move their chess pieces across a board to outmaneuver and capture their opponent's pieces, while taking into account unique abilities and environments based on Western settings. With various game modes, difficulty levels, and unlockable content, it offers a fresh twist on classic chess gameplay for both casual and experienced players.

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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The combination of chess mechanics with a Wild West theme is original and innovative, providing a fresh take on the genre.
The game features beautiful art style and polished gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
The addition of a duel mode adds replay value and excitement, requiring quick thinking and strategy.

The game suffers from serious performance issues, including lag and buggy camera controls, making it frustrating to play.
There is a lack of clear instructions and tutorials, leaving players confused about the mechanics and objectives.
As an early access title, the game has not received updates for an extended period, leading to disappointment among players.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The gameplay of "Chess Knight High Noon" has received mixed reviews, with some praising its innovative mechanics and engaging western theme that enhances the traditional chess experience through well-crafted puzzles and a compelling narrative. However, others criticized the lack of instructions regarding the game's goals and mechanics, leading to frustration. Overall, while the game offers a unique and enjoyable twist on chess, the absence of guidance may deter some players.
- “The setting for the western is perfect, the mechanics are a real innovation for chess games and the gameplay is something that stuck with me from beginning to end... I didn't stop playing until I finished everything.”
- “Loved the gameplay style and the theme; defeating enemies with a straight shot while using the knight movement is so cool.”
- “In addition to the game being beautiful like the others, and featuring well-elaborated puzzles (ranging from the simplest ones that present the mechanics to the most challenging ones), the theme was very well implemented, including the duel, which incorporates gameplay dynamics in a way I didn’t imagine for a game inspired by chess.”
- “I find the lack of any instruction at all regarding the goals or mechanics to be absolutely terrible, and I believe no one should waste even a single dollar on this game.”
- “The gameplay is frustratingly unclear, leaving players confused about what to do next.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent bugs, including a malfunctioning camera that often gets stuck and input issues that prevent valid selections. Many find these problems particularly disappointing for an early access title, suggesting a need for substantial improvements.
- “That's pretty disappointing for an early access title, especially for one that is as buggy as this.”
- “The camera is buggy and gets stuck constantly; the only fix is to restart the game.”
- “Input is also buggy; sometimes it won't let me select a valid square.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game has received high praise for its ability to enhance the western atmosphere, with a fantastic soundtrack that complements the action elements and environments. Reviewers appreciate the ambient music, noting it significantly contributes to the overall experience.
- “The ambient music and everything else in this game is really fantastic.”
- “So awesome the western feeling the music and environment gives!”
- “I loved the new action elements, the soundtrack, and all the western environments.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization problems, leading to severe performance issues and noticeable lag during gameplay.
- “The game has serious performance issues; it lags terribly.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of "Chess Knight High Noon" maintain the series' signature beautiful art style, enhancing the core chess mechanics with a visually appealing presentation. The game also integrates a more elaborate narrative, adding depth to the overall aesthetic experience.
- “Following the path of the previous games in the series, Chess Knight: High Noon introduces, along with the core mechanics of chess movements, a beautiful art style that has become a hallmark of the series.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story in "Chess Knight High Noon" builds on the series' established mechanics and art style, offering a more intricate narrative filled with specific purposes and missions, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “Following the path of the previous games in the series, Chess Knight: High Noon introduces, alongside the core mechanics of chess movements and the beautiful art style characteristic of the series, a more elaborate narrative with purposes and missions.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players note that the inclusion of specific modes significantly enhances the game's replayability, encouraging them to return for additional playthroughs.
- “This mode contributes to a greater replay value of the game.”