Hang The Kings
- October 25, 2019
- Minimol Games
Get on Steam"Hang the Kings" is a chess-inspired puzzle game, featuring 100 hand-crafted levels with increasing complexity. The objective is to capture all pieces of the same color before eliminating the King. With its originally composed music, this game provides a fun and relaxing chess puzzle experience, accessible to both chess experts and newcomers alike.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique 'reverse capture' mechanic that offers a fresh take on chess-inspired puzzles, making it engaging and challenging.
- With 100 levels of increasing difficulty, players can enjoy a gradual learning curve that enhances their understanding of chessboard strategies.
- The visuals and ambient music create a relaxing atmosphere, contributing to an enjoyable puzzle-solving experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, such as a malfunctioning level select screen and unresponsive camera controls, which hinder the overall experience.
- The confusing mechanics and lack of a tutorial can be off-putting for players unfamiliar with the game's unique rules, leading to frustration.
- Many levels later in the game become overly complex with too many pieces, resulting in a trial-and-error approach that detracts from strategic planning.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by unique and unconventional mechanics that may initially confuse players, particularly those familiar with traditional chess. However, many users find that they quickly adapt to these mechanics, which include intriguing features like 'reverse capture.' Overall, the game offers solid puzzles and a visually appealing aesthetic, making for a creative and challenging experience.
“I was surprised by how my body unconsciously internalized these new mechanics.”
“You'll get the hang of the mechanics in no time and without even realizing it.”
“A creative way to explore chess with a different type of gameplay.”
“The 'reverse capture' mechanics here may be frustrating to some.”
“As a lifelong chess player, the mechanics of this game feel weird.”
“If I could easily pick up what the pieces were, and didn't have to rewrite my years of chess mechanics in my muscle memory, I probably would have kept going.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and pleasing aesthetics, featuring a sophisticated design and solid visuals. However, players note a lack of customization options and resolution settings, leading to concerns about low-quality graphics and visibility issues from certain angles. Overall, while the visuals enhance the gameplay experience, there are areas for improvement in graphical options.
“Solid puzzles and game mechanics with a very pretty yet minimal aesthetic.”
“Great visuals.”
“Beyond the nice and challenging gameplay, the graphics are a plus; very beautiful, the pieces are stylized in a sophisticated approach.”
“There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“Solid puzzles and game mechanics, but the graphics leave much to be desired.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in these games is highly praised for its polished, minimalist style that complements the environment beautifully. Soft background tracks enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a chic and immersive experience that supports both puzzle-solving and relaxation.
“These games have super polished styles with a minimalist look and music/soundtrack that matches perfectly with their environment.”
“With soft background music and a very chic look, this game is a great choice for hours of thinking and fun!”
“The puzzles are great, the progression is good, and the art/music really gives a nice 'mood' to the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have expressed concerns about the level select feature, noting that its poor functionality due to low scroll wheel sensitivity significantly hampers replayability. Many feel this issue needs urgent attention to enhance the overall experience.
“The level select isn't working — you can only use the scroll wheel to slide the level select screen, and the scroll wheel sensitivity is too low, making it barely usable. This is a major issue for replayability and should be fixed ASAP.”
“After completing the game, I found little incentive to replay it. The lack of new content or different endings makes it feel like a one-and-done experience.”
“The game offers no meaningful choices that affect the outcome, which severely limits its replayability. Once you've seen everything, there's no reason to go back.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the overly bright board and awkwardly shaped pieces, which detract from the overall enjoyment and make gameplay feel frustrating.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grinding mechanics to be frustratingly tedious, taking away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the fun experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its relaxing and immersive ambiance, enhancing the overall chess experience.
“Another great chess game, with a really atmospheric and relaxing ambiance.”
“The game's atmosphere draws you in, making every move feel significant.”
“The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals create an immersive experience.”
