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King's Hand

52%Game Brain Score
graphics, monetization
85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Classic 1v1 Chess, but you also have unique cards that will help you with dethroning your opponent's King. There is no checkmate nor stalemate, just a brawl between two royal families.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers an interesting spin on classic chess with card effects that can enhance gameplay.
  • Some players appreciate the pixel art style and find it charming.
  • The game can be enjoyable for both chess enthusiasts and newcomers, providing a unique experience.
  • The game suffers from poor graphics and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • It is heavily laden with microtransactions, making it feel consumer-hostile and deceptive despite being labeled as 'free'.
  • The player base is extremely low, with reports of only a handful of concurrent players, indicating a lack of interest and support.
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have been criticized as "godawful" and resembling "lazy pixelcrap," suggesting a lack of skill or resources from the developer. While some players find charm in retro-style visuals, many agree that poor graphics detract from the overall gaming experience, regardless of gameplay quality.

    • “This feature is really godawful, lazy pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
    • “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
    • “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for its monetization strategy, which heavily relies on mobile app store-style microtransactions, leading players to feel that it is not truly free.

    • “This isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
    • “It's frustrating that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy without spending.”

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