Chess Pills

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Chess Pills is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Deep Green Games and was released on June 16, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You have to guess the right move, but you're running out of time. Use the orange pill to get sharp and focus on the right piece. Or use the turquoise pill to chill and slow the time. But beware, the abuse of substances can cause hallucinations, or worse, leave you in a coma or permanently insane.

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Single-Player

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Innovative and challenging gameplay that enhances tactical sharpness and speed in chess.
The pills mechanic adds a fun twist to standard timed puzzles, making the game more dynamic.
Great for improving chess skills, especially for bullet games, and works well on various platforms.

Puzzle difficulty is random, leading to inconsistent gameplay and making leaderboards less meaningful.
Some players experience issues with the game, such as repeated puzzles and occasional bugs.
The current piece set can be confusing, and there is a desire for more customization options.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and conducive to focus, others consider it a disaster, suggesting players mute it and use their own playlists instead. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for enhancing the gaming experience, particularly during timed puzzles.
- “The music is great, and the pills are a fun twist on standard timed puzzles.”
- “The beautiful soundtrack helps keep focused.”
- “Vinnik's music is a complete disaster, so mute him and prepare your personal tracklist in a player.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of opinions, with some players appreciating the innovative mechanics that add dynamism, while others criticize the random difficulty of puzzles, which detracts from the challenge and makes leaderboards ineffective. Overall, the concept is intriguing, but the execution leaves room for improvement in balancing difficulty.
- “A cool and different perspective on how to play chess; the pills mechanic brought more dynamism to it.”
- “I like the concept, but instead of gradually getting harder, the difficulty of the puzzles is totally RNG, making the leaderboards useless and the gameplay boring.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its tense and immersive quality that effectively enhances the overall experience.
- “I think you guys nailed the tense atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “Every detail contributes to a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”