Chess Royale - Play and Learn | Game Brain

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Chess Royale - Play and Learn is a strategy game that combines chess with battle royale elements, featuring fabulous gameplay and ingenious visuals. The game offers tutorials, puzzles, and post-game analysis to help train chess skills, but is unfortunately disturbed by ads and full of bugs. Overall, it's a fun and humorous game for chess lovers looking to improve their skills in a unique setting.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,994 reviews

graphics117 positive mentions

monetization4,652 negative mentions

Great user interface and graphics, making the game visually appealing.
Offers a variety of game modes and puzzles to enhance chess skills.
Ability to play against real players from around the world adds to the excitement.

Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.
Frequent connection issues that lead to unexpected losses, even with a stable internet connection.
Some puzzles have multiple valid solutions, but the game only accepts one specific move, leading to frustration.

monetization
4,718 mentions
1 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being bombarded with ads before and after matches, as well as during gameplay, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users understand the need for ads to support the app, the sheer volume and frequency of these ads have driven many to uninstall the game or seek alternatives.
- “Great chess game! My only thing is you have to buy the no ads; they are insane throughout the game, but after I bought the no ads, the game is perfect now.”
- “Buy the no ads, do it, it's worth your money.”
- “The app is great, no bugs, no ads, you find players within seconds and the app is designed to make you progress.”
- “The ads make it practically unplayable.”
- “I understand that ads are necessary to keep the app running, but there should be some limitations on how many are shown.”
- “The sheer amount of ads is insane, after every button you press you must watch an ad.”
graphics
163 mentions
72 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising their visual appeal and smoothness, particularly for a chess app. However, several players express dissatisfaction with the simplistic or outdated designs, and a common complaint is the overwhelming presence of ads that detracts from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the aesthetic and user-friendly interface, others call for improvements, such as higher definition graphics and the addition of 3D options.
- “The graphics are visually appealing, and the gameplay is smooth and easy to navigate.”
- “The graphics and gameplay were amazing.”
- “Amazing game, great graphics, and allows you to analyze.”
- “From its childish interface to its lackluster graphic design, Royal Chess fails on every level.”
- “Childish interface, terrible graphics, and relentless ads make it unbearable.”
- “Very poor design and graphics.”
stability
127 mentions
2 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, often resulting in unintended losses. Many players express frustration over the app's inability to recognize moves, particularly during critical moments, and the overwhelming presence of ads exacerbates the experience. While some users still enjoy the game, the persistent technical problems have led to low ratings and a desire for improvements.
- “In my opinion, the game is quite good if it is bug-free.”
- “Good game, no faults, easy to use, no glitches or slow parts.”
- “A good online chess game with no glitches.”
- “The game freezes and causes loss of points and coins.”
- “I was really enjoying this game, but it constantly freezes or crashes in the middle of a great match.”
- “Every single turn, the app glitches and freezes; by the time you go back into the app and through the ads, your time has expired.”
gameplay
96 mentions
49 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many users appreciating its smooth mechanics, useful tutorials, and visually appealing graphics. However, a significant number of players express frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads, which disrupt the gaming experience and lead to lag and connectivity issues. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are visually appealing, and the gameplay is smooth and easy to navigate.”
- “The regular gameplay is great though, and the tutorials are pretty useful for learning, or getting back into the game.”
- “I think that this game is fun to play, I love how the mechanics work, and it tells you where you can move!”
- “I wouldn't download this again, saying that all there was was gameplay, and I'm pretty sure two actual players can't play together. They could get into some trouble due to false advertising because I saw some game mode that was called dark chess, but I couldn't actually play it, and I wasn't able to quit matches when they started, and they would auto start.”
- “There are more bugs during gameplay, and the most irritating part is when the game stops and shows a connection error, then automatically quiets after a few seconds.”
- “Download this app only if you want to get extremely annoyed by the ads; the gameplay experience is terrible.”
optimization
32 mentions
38 % positive mentions
34 % neutral mentions
28 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received significant criticism from users, with many reporting issues such as lag, overheating devices, and frequent connection errors. While some players appreciate the user interface and overall concept, they emphasize the need for performance improvements over new features, as the game often struggles to run smoothly, particularly during multiplayer matches. Frequent advertisements and connectivity problems further detract from the gaming experience, leading to frustration among users.
- “The game is well optimized and I like the UI. I would highly recommend a free-to-type conversation instead of just saying hi or sending emojis.”
- “Performance-wise, I love the app (paid version), but to be honest, I'm not convinced the multiplayer connects me with actual people 100 percent of the time.”
- “This is a super game, very powerful performance and getting new appointments to play with them.”
- “The app needs to be optimized because playing the game makes the phone heat up and become very laggy.”
- “No game optimization, always giving connection error while playing the game.”
- “Last update is the worst update in this game, the game performance is very slow and there are too much hanging while playing, I think the game needs to be updated again from a performance side.”
humor
16 mentions
94 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be a mix of amusing glitches, such as accidentally defeating their own pieces, and the absurdity of facing off against bots that exhibit overly confident behavior. The pervasive ads and quirky app features also contribute to a lighthearted experience, with players sharing laughs over the game's unexpected moments and the humorous interactions with opponents. Overall, while the humor is appreciated, it is often overshadowed by technical issues and frustrations with ads.
- “They'll send you gloating messages when they think they're winning; it's really funny when you know their position is completely losing.”
- “I enjoyed a lot by playing this game, but there is a glitch in this app. I want you to know that while I was playing, I killed my own king with my bishop... it's funny 😂 but it's real; I was shocked. I faced this situation two times.”
- “League keeps 7 days for aggressive competition; finally, the reward for the 1st rank winner is 300 coins 😅😅😅😅, it is really funny.”
- “The ads are so pervasive it's not funny.”
music
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it irritating and intrusive, particularly due to issues with ads disrupting personal music. While a few players appreciate the overall fun of the game, they suggest adding more relaxing or chill music to enhance the experience.
- “Oooh, I'm sorry! I give this 5 stars. You know why? This is fun, and I love to play this all day. By the way, can you add some chill music? Love ya, thanks for the game, dude!”
- “Ads turn off my music.”
- “Edit: you have intrusive ads that turn off my personal music.”
- “I turned the sound off but still background music continued.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, ranging from happiness to sadness, which can motivate them to improve their chess skills. However, the experience is marred by intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration.
- “This game makes people emotional, either happy or sad, which encourages them to become great chess players.”
story
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is described as having a slight narrative element that complements its chess challenges, providing educational value in terms of chess terminology and concepts. However, some users express frustration with the game's execution, citing issues with rewards and excessive ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the story mode adds some depth, it is overshadowed by gameplay frustrations.
- “Best chess game I've played. It will teach you terms and ideas of chess, challenge's goals, and a slight story mode. Many attributes. Must try this game and check it out yourself.”
- “The story is lackluster and fails to engage the player, making it feel more like an afterthought than a central element of the game.”
- “I found the narrative to be confusing and poorly executed, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The character development is shallow, and the plot twists are predictable, leaving me disappointed with the story.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly in terms of navigation and the presence of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite this, many still find the game entertaining and enjoyable.
- “Just make it less tedious to navigate through.”
- “It's a good game; I would give it 5 stars, but the ads are a bit tedious. Overall, it's entertaining.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's limited options often lead to frequent failures, which can detract from the experience. However, they suggest that increasing the variety of choices for solving puzzles could enhance replayability by encouraging players to explore different strategies.
- “It really makes me choose the wrong option 90% of the time, but that's the thing: you either do exactly what the game wants you to do or you fail. By simply adding more options to solve the puzzles, you increase the replayability.”
- “Every playthrough feels unique because of the different choices and paths you can take, making me want to dive back in and explore all the possibilities.”
- “The game encourages multiple runs with its branching storylines and varied character interactions, ensuring that no two experiences are ever the same.”
- “It really makes me choose the wrong option 90% of the time, but that's the thing; you either do exactly what the game wants you to do or you fail. By simply adding more options to solve the puzzles, you would increase the replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The story doesn't change much, and the choices feel superficial.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”