Samurai Chess

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Samurai Chess is a single player tactical sport game with medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Minimol Games and was released on April 16, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The classical game of chess... now with samurai warriors! Play chess against your friends (locally) or versus the computer, unlock new scenarios and chess pieces, and prove yourself to be a real samurai. Features: Play against the computer with 3 different difficult levels; Unlock up to 12 beautiful scenarios for you to play in; Unlock 2 more chess pieces, with more elaborate designs an…

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Beautiful samurai-themed art style and immersive, relaxing soundtrack that enhances the chess experience.
Fast-paced gameplay with swift piece movement and a good variety of unlockable boards and piece appearances.
Suitable for chess enthusiasts who enjoy playing offline and want a unique aesthetic twist on classic chess.

AI has issues such as not recognizing checkmate in some cases, inconsistent difficulty, and a lack of strategic depth.
The game suffers from technical problems including frequent freezes after checkmate and occasional soft-lock bugs.
Controls and customization options are very limited; the piece designs can be confusing and hard to identify during play.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The music is generally praised for its high quality, pleasant, and relaxing nature, effectively enhancing the game's mood and immersive atmosphere. However, some users find the soundtrack repetitive and suggest playing their own tunes during longer sessions. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong, enjoyable aspect of the game.
- “The music and sound effects are great, really high quality and pleasant to listen to.”
- “With wonderful, immersive art and soundtrack in the samurai world, this game has raised the bar for chess games to another level.”
- “A beautiful game with a relaxing soundtrack.”
- “Very good - music is repetitive, so chuck on some tunes.”
- “A score of 6 because it is quite repetitive (as it would be, it's chess), music is repetitive, and I would really like an easier mode to enjoy with a cup of coffee while I do a quick training session for my brain.”
- “Soft background music is relaxing.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The graphics feature a low-poly but appealing art style with a strong artistic direction that complements the game's mood and soundtrack. While most visuals are attractive, some stages have lighting issues that make it difficult to see the board and pieces clearly. Overall, the clean UI and aesthetic contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The graphics are low-poly, but still nice to look at.”
- “Visuals are mostly nice, though I find that the stages other than Queen's Lake and Training Temple have some lighting that makes it hard to see the board and pieces.”
- “The mood of the game is very interesting with high quality graphics and soundtrack.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is moderate and not essential for progression, but some grinding is required to unlock cooler items. While the combat feels engaging, the grind can become repetitive and tedious.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Great concept, they actually swoosh you with their sword, fun and tedious at the same time.”
- “Average grind level - you don't need it to progress, but you need a little grinding to unlock cooler things.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is heavily criticized for being a cash grab involving plagiarized assets without proper credit, supported by fake reviews from suspicious accounts shortly after launch, indicating deceptive and unethical practices.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect is minimal or nonexistent, as expected for a chess game focused purely on gameplay rather than narrative.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from stability issues, frequently freezing upon checkmate. Additionally, difficulties with piece identification and subpar AI behavior further detract from a smooth gameplay experience.
- “Half the time when you checkmate the AI, the game freezes.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
There are no user reviews provided for the gameplay aspect to summarize.