- February 25, 2026
- Monk Monkey
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Chess of Mana is a single player and multiplayer tactical sport game with fantasy, comedy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Monk Monkey and was released on February 25, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.
Chess of Mana is chess like you’ve never seen before, a magical battlefield where capturing a piece isn’t the end… it’s just the beginning. In this vibrant fantasy world, Celts and Orcs clash in strategic duels powered by a magical resource called Mana. With it, you can revive fallen pieces and turn the tide of battle in unexpected ways. Forget the fear of making bold moves and losing your piece…
- The game offers a fresh and fun twist on classic chess with unique modes like mana mode and charming character animations.
- Pixel art and visual presentation are polished and appealing, adding to the overall charm and atmosphere.
- Animations and special effects, such as pieces showing fear before capture, add humor and personality to the gameplay.
- Multiplayer features and timed chess modes are currently non-functional or buggy, causing connectivity and synchronization issues.
- The AI is simplistic, sometimes making obvious mistakes, and lacks challenge even at higher difficulty levels.
- Mana mode lacks strategic depth and variety, feeling limited and not significantly altering gameplay.
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The gameplay is criticized for overemphasizing the "resurrection" mechanic, leading to AI that doesn't value pieces appropriately, while the mana mechanic is seen as lacking meaningful depth.
“Maybe the game focuses too much on the 'resurrection' mechanic, so the AI doesn’t value pieces properly.”
“The mana mechanic doesn’t add much depth.”
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Chess of Mana is a tactical sport game with fantasy, comedy, medieval and historical themes.
Chess of Mana is available on PC and Windows.
Chess of Mana was released on February 25, 2026.
Chess of Mana was developed by Monk Monkey.
Chess of Mana has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Chess of Mana for its optimization but disliked it for its gameplay.
Chess of Mana is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include Dark Chess, Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure, Wargroove, Songs of Conquest, Hero's Hour and others.