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Regimental Chess

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44%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
44% User Score Based on 178 reviews

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About Regimental Chess

Regimental Chess is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Regimental Chess Dev. and was released on April 29, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Regimental Chess is a battle game where large armies of chess pieces move and capture in mass formations. Up to 372 pieces in a single battle.

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44%Audience ScoreBased on 178 reviews
story1 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Innovative and ambitious concept that expands traditional chess into large-scale regimental battles, offering a fresh strategic experience.
  • Visually clear 2.5D style helps manage the complexity of multiple pieces and formations on a large board.
  • Enjoyable multiplayer experience when played with friends; the large scale and unique mechanics provide engaging strategic depth.
  • Mandatory online account and server dependency make the game unplayable due to dead or nonfunctional servers; no offline or AI mode available.
  • Lacking tutorial, single-player, and local multiplayer modes, causing a steep learning curve and poor accessibility for new or solo players.
  • User interface and gameplay feel confusing and cumbersome; also suffers from bugs, slow pace due to no move limits, and minimal production values.

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Regimental Chess offers a novel and expanded take on traditional chess, introducing complex formation mechanics and a larger battlefield, which some players find innovative but others find confusing and slow. It suffers from a steep learning curve, lack of clear tutorials, and limited single-player options, leading to frustration among those unfamiliar with its unique systems. Overall, it appeals to adventurous players willing to adapt but may alienate purists and newcomers due to its complexity and pacing issues.

    • “Players accustomed to classic chess may initially struggle to adjust to formation mechanics and the broader battlefield perspective.”
    • “While it may not replace traditional chess for purists, it succeeds in reimagining the game’s core mechanics on a dramatically expanded canvas, inviting players to reconsider what chess can become when scaled up to regimental proportions.”
    • “When the trilogy comes to pass, it shall only be upon the time when the chess cinematic universe is expanded, with titanic multi-space pieces, constructible defenses, automatic piece and projectile deployments, extended mechanics and assistance from the fairies.”
    • “Regimental chess is a good game, but it's mostly rated badly because people can't grasp its gameplay. It's not too bad with one or two boards or, if you're feeling confident, three, but beyond that it becomes a painfully long and confusing game.”
    • “It needs bots to play against and more work on its gameplay as well.”
    • “One of the worst games I have ever had the misfortune of playing. I was rather hopeful when I saw the game, but once I started, it crushed my hopes for an online Steam chess game. The gameplay was horrible; it wouldn't even let me start a game. You choose between 'beginner' or 'master,' but neither explains what they mean. Selecting beginner, you get a random formation without instructions on how to move pieces, start the game, ready up, or what the icon in the top right corner does.”

  • graphics

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are minimalist and functional, effectively conveying scale but lacking high-end detail or visual flair. Some users find the visuals bland and low contrast, suggesting they could benefit from upgrades or additional settings. However, a few praise the immersive atmosphere created by the graphics in complement to the gameplay.

    • “While it does not boast high-end graphical fidelity, it effectively conveys the scale of engagements.”
    • “The aesthetic remains minimalist, consistent with its conceptual roots in abstract strategy.”
    • “Best game ever, this game throws you in a post-apocalyptic hell hole with your family in danger every second, with stunning graphics and choices that may affect the end of this glorious game. 10/10 IGN. The karma options really make you feel like you're in control of the game.”
    • “The game subtitle has ridiculously low contrast over the darkened skybox, making it difficult to read and understand the target demographic.”
    • “The visuals are pretty bland and could probably use an upgrade.”
    • “The game has minimal graphics.”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 75% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story emphasizes perseverance and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that overcoming challenges leads to growth and success. Users appreciate its motivational message and meaningful narrative.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is playful and entertaining, with moments like bouncing knights adding a funny twist, though some comedic elements may become less enjoyable during intense gameplay. Overall, it provides lighthearted fun that elicits genuine laughter.

    • “Shift-clicking is evil. Bouncing knights about is hilarious at first, but not the best thing to do in a critical moment. You'll see when you play the game.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is calming and soothing, helping players feel relaxed and reassured during gameplay.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game primarily involves farming cards, which can be time-consuming and may require additional live sessions to effectively progress.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's multiplayer focus significantly boosts replayability, as the varied and unpredictable tactics of human opponents keep large-scale matches fresh and engaging.

    • “This multiplayer focus enhances replayability, as the unpredictability of human tactics suits the game’s large-scale format.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Regimental Chess's stability is impacted by the quality of its explanatory videos, which often have glitches or reuploads. The game experience improves significantly with a physical set, allowing for smoother, offline play with friends.

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Regimental Chess is a strategy game. Common tags for Regimental Chess include trading.

Regimental Chess is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Regimental Chess was released on April 29, 2015.

Regimental Chess was developed by Regimental Chess Dev..

Regimental Chess has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Regimental Chess for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Regimental Chess is a multiplayer game.

Similar games include Battle vs Chess, Rock Paper Scissors Champion, Regular Human Basketball, 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel, Frozen Synapse and others.