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Zen Chess: Mate in Two

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87%Game Brain Score
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87% User Score Based on 89 reviews

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Zen Chess: Mate in Two is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Minimol Games and was released on April 30, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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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
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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

    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.”
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Zen Chess: Mate in Two is a casual strategy game.

Zen Chess: Mate in Two is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Zen Chess: Mate in Two was released on April 30, 2019.

Zen Chess: Mate in Two was developed by Minimol Games.

Zen Chess: Mate in Two has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Zen Chess: Mate in Two is a single player game.

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