Chess Knights: Viking Lands

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Chess Knights: Viking Lands is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Minimol Games and was released on August 13, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Chess Knights: Viking Lands is a puzzle game inspired by chess, where you use Knight pieces to rescue other captured pieces. With over 50 hand-crafted levels, the game features unique mechanics and does not require any prior chess knowledge. Explore the Viking Lands, accompanied by originally composed soundtracks, in this fresh take on chess for both chess lovers and newcomers.

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Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

Stunning 3D visuals and immersive soundtrack create a captivating atmosphere.
The puzzles are engaging and progressively challenging, making for a fun experience.
Easy to learn mechanics based on chess movements, appealing to both chess enthusiasts and casual players.

Some puzzles can feel overly simplistic and lack depth, leading to frustration.
The interface and camera angles can be confusing, making it difficult to navigate levels.
Inconsistent undo feature and varying difficulty levels can detract from the overall experience.

graphics
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the stunning 3D visuals, vibrant Viking art style, and precise movements that enhance the overall experience. The combination of impressive graphics and an engaging soundtrack contributes to a sense of immersion, making it a must-buy for fans of visually appealing games. Overall, the graphics are described as "amazing" and a key highlight of the gameplay.
- “The stunning 3D visuals, precise movements, and exciting puzzles are simply delightful.”
- “The viking theme is amazing: the visuals, the soundtrack, and sound effects are just... amazing!”
- “The puzzles are great, the graphics are a-ma-zing, and the overall experience of the game is quite innovative.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally smooth and intuitive, making it easy to learn for those familiar with chess piece movements. While the game features around 60 puzzles that vary in difficulty, some players note shortcomings in the interface and mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience. The integration of engaging themes, such as Vikings and knights, alongside the chess-inspired mechanics adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.
- “The gameplay is smooth and intuitive, and though you must know how chess pieces move to play this game, it is easy to learn even just playing this game.”
- “The knight is truly a complicated and elusive chess piece, well worthy and deserving of a game that explores its mechanics and the player's ability to solve problems with it.”
- “The idea of bringing a very engaging context involving Vikings and knights to a chess mechanic was fantastic!”
- “Upon this mechanic, the game builds about 60 puzzles, some of them very simple, and a few are satisfyingly tough... or they would be, were it not for some of the usual shortcomings of the developer's games.”
- “The basic interface and mechanics are very simple; I cannot see any justification for how shoddy it all feels.”
- “It's just a simple game with simple gameplay.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting the epic soundtrack and sound effects that enhance the immersive Viking theme. The combination of beautiful visuals and inspiring music creates a captivating atmosphere, making it an ideal experience for puzzle lovers. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's engaging and focused gameplay.
- “The art of the game is very beautiful and the soundtrack and sound effects help you to keep the focus and solve the challenges!”
- “The boards in the Viking environment and the music create a perfect atmosphere to enjoy the game and solve the levels.”
- “Could be a very simple game, but the amazing Viking art style and the epic soundtrack make you feel inside a strategic rescue operation in a fantasy land.”
story
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The story in "Chess Knights: Viking Lands" is described as immersive and cinematic, with seamless scene transitions that enhance the experience. While it lacks a traditional plot or main characters typical of narrative-driven games, players appreciate the sense of narrative and exploration through beautifully designed maps, making it feel more engaging than typical minimalist puzzle games.
- “Looks like a movie filmed in a single shot, due to the nice scene transitions and the very immersive storyline.”
- “Generally in minimalist puzzle games you just go doing level by level, but in Chess Knights: Viking Lands you kind of feel you're inside some story; the map has different places and they are beautiful. For me, this is a great plus.”
- “There's a nice feeling of narrative, although it doesn't have a plot or main characters (of course, this is a puzzle game).”
- “- there's a nice feeling of narrative, although it doesn't have a plot or main characters (of course dude, this is a puzzle game).”
- “Generally in minimalist puzzle games you just go doing level by level, but in Chess Knights: Viking Lands you kinda feel you're inside some story; the map has different places and they are beautiful, for me this is a great plus.”
atmosphere
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The game's viking environment and accompanying music effectively create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, with many players appreciating the nordic ambiance.
- “The boards in the Viking environment and the music create a perfect atmosphere to enjoy the game and solve the levels.”
- “I really liked the Nordic ambience and atmosphere.”