- December 15, 2020
- Minimol Games
The Chess Variants Club
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"The Chess Variants Club" is a game that offers 12 unique chess variants, along with hundreds of chess puzzles to improve your skills. The game features a minimalist design and allows you to play regular chess with friends. Some of the chess variants included are Demi-Chess, Chess960, Atomic Chess, and 3-Checks Chess. Whether you're a chess enthusiast or looking to try something new, this game provides a diverse collection of chess-related content.
- The game offers a phenomenal compilation of chess variants, providing players with a wide range of options and unique gameplay experiences.
- The elegant design and relaxing jazz soundtrack create a pleasant environment for playing chess, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players.
- The game includes helpful practice challenges that allow players to improve their skills and strategies in a less frustrating manner.
- The developers have announced they will no longer provide updates to fulfill their promises, leaving the game feeling incomplete.
- The appearance of the chess pieces is criticized for being visually unappealing and causing eye strain, with no options for customization currently available.
- Some game modes and puzzles have been reported as buggy or illogical, detracting from the overall experience.
graphics5 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users find the chess piece designs distracting and less appealing, others praise the sleek art direction and sophisticated balance between realism and elegance. Overall, the visual style is noted for its stunning design, though some variations may lack functionality.
“The graphics are sleek and the design is stunning - this game does not disappoint.”
“The game has the right art direction and is very well balanced in terms of details and graphic design: it is sophisticated enough to be realistic and elegant, but without going beyond the point that would unravel the chess experience.”
“I personally find the current pieces aesthetically annoying and distracting.”
“Not a fan of the chess piece graphics, but... it's chess.”
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