Chesskoban

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Chesskoban is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Heimo Game Studio and was released on November 5, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Chesskoban Bishop is a puzzle game that combines chess and Sokoban mechanics, where players control white knights to capture black knights across 50 hand-crafted levels. With a minimalist design, relaxing soundtracks, and adjustable camera modes, players can undo and redo moves using a keyboard. As an indie game development studio, Heimo aims to promote teamwork and continuous learning through their creations.

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

Unique and creative combination of chess and sokoban mechanics, providing a fresh puzzle experience.
Relaxing gameplay with a pleasant visual style and peaceful soundtrack, making it enjoyable to play.
Offers a variety of levels that range in difficulty, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.

Some levels can be extremely challenging, potentially leading to frustration for casual players.
Limited control options, as mouse movement is not available, which may hinder the gameplay experience.
Sound issues reported by some players, affecting the overall immersion of the game.

gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its unique combination of sokoban and chess mechanics, particularly the creative use of knight movements, which adds depth to the puzzle-solving experience. Players find the game both relaxing and engaging, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack that complements the gameplay. Overall, the innovative mechanics have generated excitement for future levels and additional features.
- “Very well done game with this chess mechanic.”
- “This puzzle game is very creative; I really liked the way the mechanics work.”
- “I liked the idea of combining a sokoban game with mechanics of chess!”
- “Looking forward to more levels and other sokoban mechanics like this.”
graphics
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The game features pleasant minimalist graphics that complement its peaceful music. Players have extensive control over graphical settings, including camera angles and display modes, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- “The music is peaceful and the minimalist graphics are pleasant.”
- “The toolbar offers many different ways to control the game, including changing the graphical settings, language, level select, camera angle (top-down or 3D side view), background color, windowed or fullscreen mode.”
music
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its peaceful and relaxing qualities, which complement the minimalist graphics and enhance the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate how well the soundtrack aligns with the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is peaceful and the minimalist graphics are pleasant.”
- “I loved the relaxing soundtrack; I think it matches the gameplay perfectly.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized as very relaxing, enhanced by its innovative integration of chess movement mechanics into the traditional sokoban gameplay. This unique approach contributes to a distinct and calming experience for players.
- “A very relaxing sokoban game that brings a different and innovative atmosphere through the chess movement.”