Pocket Chess – Chess Puzzles | Game Brain

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"Pocket Chess – Chess Puzzles" is a game that offers hundreds of chess puzzles and problems to help players improve their chess skills. The game provides a fun and interactive way to learn and master different chess strategies and tactics. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced chess player, this game offers a challenging and engaging experience to enhance your chess game.

Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,512 reviews

graphics34 positive mentions

monetization820 negative mentions

The game offers a unique approach to chess puzzles, focusing on specific tactics and checkmate scenarios, which helps improve strategic thinking.
Many users appreciate the game's ability to teach chess fundamentals in a fun and engaging way, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced players.
The graphics and user interface are well-designed, providing a pleasant experience while solving puzzles.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, with many users reporting an ad after nearly every puzzle, which disrupts the gameplay experience.
Some puzzles are criticized for being incorrectly designed, leading to stalemates when checkmates should be possible, causing frustration among players.
The hint system is seen as a money grab, with hints costing too many coins compared to the rewards earned from completing puzzles.

monetization
883 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
1%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and can be difficult to dismiss. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads for a free game and find them manageable, others report that the frequency and length of ads make the game nearly unplayable, leading to a significant number of uninstalls. A common suggestion is to offer a more reasonable ad-to-gameplay ratio or to provide a more affordable option for ad removal.
- “Highly recommend paying for no ads if you want the best experience.”
- “The ads were a pain but the no ads charge is pretty modest.”
- “No ads make it so much better.”
- “I was really enjoying the game until it started spamming with ads.”
- “You spend more time closing ads than actually playing the game.”
- “The frequency and duration of the ads makes this game practically unplayable.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
36%
5%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising the beautiful artwork, polished visuals, and pleasing aesthetics. Many appreciate the smooth gameplay and unique art style, which sets it apart from traditional chess games. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to an enjoyable gaming experience, with requests for more chess-related content using the same appealing visuals.
- “I think it's the most beautiful chess game in artwork - because all other chess games do not look good, plus, it's fun to play.”
- “The game is simple and the graphics look polished.”
- “Would love a full chess 1v1 app from these guys for actual online games - the graphics and animations are great.”
- “I don't know if my phone is getting hot because of bad graphics implementation or if the app is using my processing power for something else.”
- “It feels more like a game app rather than a chess app like other developers have with weird old software-like graphic interface.”
- “Ok graphics.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
13%
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness, simplicity, and engaging challenges, making it accessible for beginners while also providing depth for more experienced players. Users appreciate the realistic representation of chess mechanics and the potential for improvement through practice. However, intrusive ads can disrupt the experience, with some players noting that they detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The challenges are interesting, the gameplay is smooth, and there are hundreds upon hundreds of levels to play.”
- “I've been using it for a long time and it really helped me improve my gameplay.”
- “Just started playing and for a beginner's game, it's simple to understand and lets me get right to playing without having to understand all of the lingo that most chess apps are tied up with.”
- “To engage in gameplay beyond a brief 15-minute session, one must either possess substantial financial resources or demonstrate exceptional chess skills.”
- “Fun and well made, the awkward x button ads cause you to accidentally open them; I wouldn't mind if they were non-intrusive, but they get in the way of the actual gameplay.”
- “Pretty good puzzles, but there are 45 seconds of ads between 10 seconds of gameplay.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
9%
73%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing during gameplay and after ads, which disrupts the user experience. While the puzzles are enjoyable, the excessive and buggy ads contribute to a sluggish performance, often requiring users to restart the app to continue playing. Overall, the stability problems detract from an otherwise fun game.
- “No glitches.”
- “No glitches.”
- “It freezes on the lessmore screen.”
- “Great puzzles, but it is buggy and sluggish.”
- “Game freezes often, needs reboot to continue.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as subtle and situational, with players finding amusement in the irony of being challenged by seemingly simple chess problems. Users appreciate the lighthearted approach to learning, noting that the game's design cleverly intertwines humor with educational elements, making the experience enjoyable and enlightening. Overall, the humor enhances the gameplay, making it both fun and thought-provoking.
- “They ask you to rate before showing the ads between levels... funny that.”
- “Funny game with quick and simple chess problems.”
- “Funny game with quick and simple chess problems.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing significant frame rate drops and stuttering animations, particularly following a recent update. Users also report that the app is power-hungry and inundated with ads, detracting from the overall experience.
- “However, I'm not sure if it's the new update, but I'm noticing significant frame rate drops and stuttering animations.”
- “Great concept, but you will spend more time watching ads than solving puzzles. Also, the app is poorly optimized and power hungry.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's music management, noting that it stops music during ads and mutes other apps, preventing them from listening to their own music. Many feel that the game lacks sufficient music and would benefit from a more integrated audio experience.
- “The game mutes all other apps, so you can't listen to your own music.”
- “The game stops the music during ads.”
- “It really needs more music options.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find grinding to be tedious, particularly when they become stuck on levels or when the game's formatting and exit processes add to the frustration. Overall, the experience can feel repetitive and cumbersome.
- “Tedious when you get stuck on a level.”
- “Fine, but the added formatting is tedious.”
- “Exiting the application is tedious.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes a sense of accomplishment and intelligence when solving puzzles, enhancing their emotional engagement. However, there are frustrations related to accidental interactions with ads that detract from the overall experience.
- “I have never been good at chess, but this game made me feel smart when I solved a puzzle.”