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- Ludeme Games
- Ludeme Games
- Ludeme Games
- Ludeme Games
Chess 2: The Sequel
Released On: Aug 19, 2014
Metascore
Mixed or Average
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8.0
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Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Mixed or Average
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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A brilliant game with new mechanics that purposely attempt to divert away from chess could sell on its own merits, rather the rely on the reputation of the game it is so eager to alter.
Chess 2: The Sequel is an ambitious strategy title inspired by the game of chess, which subverts the ingredients with new rules and, above all, new armies, offering an unprecedented asymmetric game. The high price, the renewed complexity, poor AI, the few options and the balance to be checked thoroughly, may, however, represent a barrier to the brilliant ideas demonstrated by David Stirling.
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Generally Favorable
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A lot of thought put into new chess pieces; not enough put toward PC gaming. Also, kinda pricey.
Given the price tag, I have to seriously question what this game offers. It seems like the greater part of the work went into designing the rules, which can be downloaded for free. The adjustments are certainly intriguing, but there's absolutely no good reason to recommend Chess 2 as a videogame.
Summary There are thousands of variants to chess, but only one has claimed the title of sequel. Chess is the timeless classic. Is it even possible to improve on it? There are now six armies to choose from., rather than just one. This means that there are twenty-one possible matchups. Long-time chess players and beginners alike will rejoice that...
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Aug 19, 2014
Developer:
- Ludeme Games
Publisher: Ludeme Games
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