Yo, G-LYFE Nation! Get ready to feast your eyes on Chessarama, the chess-inspired anthology game that’s no mere checkmate. Developers Minimol Games and SMG Studio are teaming up to unleash this bad boy on PC and Xbox platforms in the coming Fall season.
What’s Cooking in Chessarama?
Chessarama takes your regular chess game and flips it on its head with more than six single-player game modes. Not only does it challenge veteran chess players to break their traditional thinking, but it also schools the rookies on how to strategize like a Grandmaster. Yeah, it’s like the chess game went to a party and came back with some sick new moves.
Pick Your Flavor
In Chessarama, it ain’t just about moving pieces in a grid; it’s about immersion in unique themes and goals. Dragon Slayer takes you on a quest to guide a pawn through the board and slay a dragon. Be cautious, though; the dragon doesn’t play nice, making attacks on the board after each turn. Then there’s Lady Ronin, set in feudal Japan, where the chess Queen aims to off every other piece on the board for a rendezvous with the Shogun. Or how about Soccer Chess, where your game pieces aim to net a soccer ball into the goal? Yeah, we’re not bluffing; this chess game has layers!
Features Galore
- Learn and practice a range of chess skills including strategic thinking, tactics, and grid geometry.
- Get lost in the game’s eye-catching art style made up of intricate dioramas.
- Keep coming back for more with high replay value, thanks to online leaderboards.
- For those old-school purists, vanilla chess is also on the menu.
Big Moves in the Chess World
Chessarama’s influence isn’t contained just to your screen; it’s making ripples in the esports pond too. The game is set to be an official sponsor of the world’s top online chess tournament, the Champions Chess Tour, for the rest of 2023.
Developer Insights
Raphael Dias, the top dog at Minimol Games, puts it straight: Chessarama is for everyone, whether you’re a chess whiz or a newbie. On the flip side, Ashley Ringrose from SMG Studio echoes the sentiment, praising the game’s easy-to-learn yet hard-to-master approach.
The Bottom Line
Whether you’re a chess nut or someone who digs puzzle games, keep an eye out for Chessarama, launching this Fall on PC and Xbox platforms. And with its partnership with Chess.com and the Champions Chess Tour, this game is making sure it’s not just another pawn in the world of online gaming. GG, Chessarama. GG.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X|S
