Zen Chess: Mate in Two

About

"Zen Chess: Mate in Two" is a puzzle-based chess game that challenges players to checkmate their opponent in two moves. With over 1,500 challenges across 10 levels of difficulty, it offers a fun and engaging way to improve chess strategy and tactics. The game's calming atmosphere and minimalist graphics enhance the meditative experience of solving each puzzle. Overall, it's a great choice for chess enthusiasts looking to hone their skills and relax at the same time.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

music3 positive mentions

atmosphere1 negative mentions

The game offers a good variety of interesting chess puzzles that can help improve your skills.
It's a relaxing and minimalistic game, making it enjoyable for chess enthusiasts.
The game is affordable and provides a decent amount of content for casual play.

Many puzzles have multiple solutions, but the game only accepts one specific answer, leading to frustration.
The user interface is clunky, and there are issues with visibility and audio settings.
The game feels short with only 150 puzzles, which is significantly less than its predecessor.

music
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The music in these games is described as relaxing and well-suited to the minimalist aesthetic, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, players have noted that the volume is excessively loud and lacks in-game controls for adjustment.
- “The games have super polished styles with a minimalist look and music/soundtrack that match perfectly with their environment.”
- “The relaxing music enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack beautifully complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “Music is still really loud and has no way to control in-game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that while puzzle-solving is possible, certain methods detract significantly from the overall atmosphere of the game, suggesting a disconnect between gameplay mechanics and immersive experience.
- “Sure, you can solve the puzzles like this, but it totally kills the atmosphere.”