Shredder Chess

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Shredder Chess is a single player casual strategy game. It received positive reviews from players.

Shredder Chess offers an engaging experience where players can challenge the world chess champion AI and improve their skills. Featuring adjustable difficulty levels and in-depth tutorials, it caters to both beginners and advanced players. The game combines competitive play with learning tools to help users master the strategies of chess effectively.

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Single-Player

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 536 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Strong chess engine that adapts to the player's skill level, providing a challenging and engaging experience.
No in-app purchases, making it a straightforward and cost-effective choice for chess enthusiasts.
Includes a variety of puzzles and tactics to help players improve their skills, along with a clean and customizable interface.

The app has not been updated in several years, leading to concerns about its compatibility with newer devices and operating systems.
User interface issues, such as missing menu options on certain devices, make it difficult to access features and settings.
Lacks essential features like a two-player mode and detailed explanations for moves, which could enhance the learning experience.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with users noting significant issues on the Android version, such as low resolution and poor performance on certain devices. In contrast, the iOS version is praised for its sharper graphics and responsive piece movements, indicating that improvements are needed for the Android experience to match its counterpart. Overall, while some aspects of the graphics are enjoyable, there is a consensus that further enhancements are necessary.
- “The graphics are sharper and, critically, the pieces respond with precision when you move them.”
- “Both graphics and AI are a joy to work with!”
- “Actually, I love it so much for the iOS version of the game, but for the Android version, it has some improvements to make in the graphics department.”
- “The graphics are herky-jerky and painfully low-res on the Nexus 10, and it only displays in a vertical orientation.”
- “It's obvious that the developer was too lazy to actually upscale the graphical interface for tablets.”
- “The Android version has room for improvement in the graphics department.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its reliance on in-app purchases and intrusive ads, with some users expressing frustration over the perceived low quality of the game relative to its cost. However, there are also positive remarks about the absence of in-app purchases in certain versions, highlighting a preference for straightforward gameplay without additional costs. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to be a mixed bag, with significant dissatisfaction regarding ads and features.
- “No frills, just the game with useful hints, elo rating, and no in-app purchases.”
- “The fact that you expect money for this garbage, and then promote in your description that with an in-app purchase I can have another person play against me on my phone.”
- “You'll get a weak engine, few features, and obnoxious ads.”
- “No in-app purchases is another bonus.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is characterized by a mechanical feel that some players find detracts from the experience, particularly when the ability to take back moves undermines the challenge. However, many users also highlight the gameplay as extremely rewarding, suggesting a mix of frustration and satisfaction.
- “Extremely rewarding gameplay.”
- “It plays too mechanically.”
- “Taking back a move breaks the difficulty mechanic, as it suddenly leads to a lot more mistakes.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly on Android devices, where the game frequently freezes, especially in analysis mode, necessitating a battery removal to exit. In contrast, performance appears more reliable on iPhone.
- “It freezes frequently in analysis mode, and the only way out is removing the battery.”
- “It constantly freezes up on me.”
- “Worked better on my iPhone; seems more buggy on Android (Nexus S).”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is praised for its adaptive feature that adjusts the playing strength to match the player's skill level, providing a fair assessment of their performance rating.
- “The feature that lets it adjust its playing strength to your level is very handy, and it provides a fair estimate of your rating based on your performance.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that while the app offers good functionality, it struggles with music playback, particularly when trying to use Spotify simultaneously, resulting in noticeable lag and interruptions during gameplay.
- “Good app, but while playing, you cannot listen to Spotify without the music lagging and stopping for half a second with each move.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its cleverness, with a playful reference to the original iPad's resolution, highlighting the unexpected connection between different platforms.