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Play Overview
Auto Chess (2019) is a strategy game where you set up automated actions to gain a competitive advantage. As you play you purchase units that will battle for you, each unit has different attributes that can collaborate with other units. The goal ultimately is to create a team that not only works well together but can counter your opponent's team.
Despite many interactions being based on luck or automation, as a player, it is your job to weigh choices based on the odds you're presented. Will you accept defeat to save your money? Or will you invest in the hope of stopping your opponent?
In a single-player game, you will face opponents many times with each encounter only lasting a few seconds. It is your job in these interactions to see who your threats are and prioritise how you can adapt to defeat them while not creating new weaknesses for the other players to exploit.
While the game has a steep learning curve for ranked play, the basic interactions are simple and the game is able to walk you through basic formations and strategies, reducing the barrier of entry.
Auto Chess goes by two different names:
Despite the different names, Auto Chess provides cross-play between the PC and mobile versions. A PS4 version was scheduled for an October 30th release but has been delayed with no new date.
Our examiner, Jonah Monaghan, first checked Auto Chess 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
Despite many interactions being based on luck or automation, as a player, it is your job to weigh choices based on the odds you're presented. Will you accept defeat to save your money? Or will you invest in the hope of stopping your opponent?
In a single-player game, you will face opponents many times with each encounter only lasting a few seconds. It is your job in these interactions to see who your threats are and prioritise how you can adapt to defeat them while not creating new weaknesses for the other players to exploit.
While the game has a steep learning curve for ranked play, the basic interactions are simple and the game is able to walk you through basic formations and strategies, reducing the barrier of entry.
Auto Chess goes by two different names:
- Auto Chess: Origins (Mobile)
- Auto Chess (PC)
Despite the different names, Auto Chess provides cross-play between the PC and mobile versions. A PS4 version was scheduled for an October 30th release but has been delayed with no new date.
Our examiner, Jonah Monaghan, first checked Auto Chess 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
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Play Style
This is a Sequencing and Strategy game with Fighting elements. You can play this by yourself or as a 8-player online game. Players can make parties of up to five players, this makes sure that the game isn't fixed for one player.
Single-player may be offered through user-generated content, however, user-generated content is not representative of the official game.
Single-player may be offered through user-generated content, however, user-generated content is not representative of the official game.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
User-Generated Content: This game includes content created by other players, such as maps, outfits and items, that are not reflected in the game rating.
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Account Rating
You don’t need a platform subscription to play this game online.
Costs
Auto Chess
This game is free to play, but there are other costs associated with this game:
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
- In-Game Pass: Purchase a season/battle pass to gain access to limited in-game purchases, reward items and other aspects of the game.
Auto Chess provides a variety of in-game purchases both individually and as a part of a battle-pass (called the Chess Pass). However, all of these purchases are cosmetic and do not provide players with an advantage.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 18/04/2019, updated in 2022
Out Now: Android and PC
Players: 1 (8 online)
Genres: Sequencing, Strategy and Fighting
Accessibility: 19 features
Components: 2D Overhead and Grid
Developer: Drodo Studio (@DrodoStudio)
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