Khet 2.0
- October 1, 2014
- BlueLine Games
Get on Steam"Khet 2.0" is a strategy board game with elements of chess and laser beams. Players move mirrored pieces and attempt to hit their opponent's king pharaoh with a laser, while avoiding being struck themselves. The game features both a physical and digital board, with multiple difficulty levels and game modes available in the digital version.
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Reviews
- The game is easy to pick up and offers a fun twist on traditional chess with lasers and mirrors.
- It provides a good challenge with various difficulty levels, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
- The digital adaptation of the board game is well done, allowing for quick matches and the ability to play against AI or friends.
- The multiplayer aspect is broken, with defunct servers leading to frequent crashes and error messages.
- The AI is often too easy to defeat, even on the highest difficulty, which can diminish the challenge for experienced players.
- There are significant bugs and a lack of updates, making the game feel incomplete and frustrating at times.
- graphics18 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with many users noting that they appear rough around the edges and lack sharpness. While players acknowledge that the game's appeal lies more in its experience than its visuals, there is a consensus that improved graphics would enhance the overall enjoyment. Overall, the graphics are functional but not a highlight of the game.
“Graphics look a little rough around the edges, but this was never going to be a graphic game anyway.”
“Took me a while to find the graphics options in the menu; the game doesn't look too good with the default settings.”
“Wish the graphics were a little sharper and the AI levels more sophisticated, but will do in a pinch and can still beat me.”
“Still, it would, in my opinion, be an improvement if the graphics were better because it pleases the eye.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its addictive nature and engaging complexity, featuring simple rules that lead to challenging strategies reminiscent of an evolved chess experience. Players find it both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating, making it a standout in its genre.
“And be warned - the gameplay is kind of addictive.”
“I'd say it is a game of the best kind - it has simple rules, but the gameplay can be complex and hard to win.”
“Really interesting concept and gameplay, it's like a chess game 2.0.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and glitches, particularly during online play. While some users noted improvements over time, the initial experience was marred by these technical problems, leading to mixed feelings about its overall enjoyment.
“The game is very buggy and crashed multiple times when I was trying to play an online game with a friend.”
“It glitches if you walk one of your pieces up the right flank.”
“An awesome game, even though there were some glitches at first (after the first game, it would stop working).”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated as nice background accompaniment, but many users feel it could be improved by offering more ambient options or allowing players to choose their preferred genre.
“Nice background music.”
“Maybe the music could be better or more ambient, or perhaps allow players to choose the genre.”
“The music could definitely be improved; it lacks variety and doesn't fit the game's atmosphere.”
“I wish there was an option to choose the genre of music, as the current soundtrack feels repetitive.”
“The soundtrack is underwhelming and doesn't enhance the gaming experience as I had hoped.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the story is engaging and well-crafted, with a compelling narrative that keeps players invested. However, some users feel that certain plot points are predictable or lack depth, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a strong element of the game, though it may not resonate with everyone.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a particularly amusing mirror experience that has resonated with players, suggesting a clever and entertaining use of reflection-based interactions.
“Really funny mirror experience.”
