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Play Overview
Chessplosion (2021) is an action, puzzle game where you drop chess pieces on a board to trigger bombs in the shape of their related chess moves. Your aim is to use the different pieces (and bomb attacks) to trap opponents like Bomberman. No prior chess knowledge is required, as the optional tutorials will get you up to speed.
There's an Adventure mode where you battle enemies and bigger bosses. Or in Puzzle mode, you aim to break targets with limited bombs. Then in Survival mode, you need to dodge explosions. You can play against friends or the computer in Battle Mode.
Defeat a variety of enemy types and boss fights in Adventure Mode, inspired by the movement patterns of chess pieces. Avoid charging Rooks, don't get shot by Bishops' diagonal projectiles, and watch out for stomping Knights.
With 8 bosses and over 90 stages in Adventure Mode, over 100 target-breaking puzzles in Puzzle Mode and 10 stages of explosion-dodging challenges in Survival Mode, there is tonnes to do. Add to that the 12 different arenas in Battle Mode with up to 4 players and this will keep you entertained for days.
It's a game that is fun, approachable and accessible, whether or not you already love chess.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Chessplosion 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 6 weeks ago.
There's an Adventure mode where you battle enemies and bigger bosses. Or in Puzzle mode, you aim to break targets with limited bombs. Then in Survival mode, you need to dodge explosions. You can play against friends or the computer in Battle Mode.
Defeat a variety of enemy types and boss fights in Adventure Mode, inspired by the movement patterns of chess pieces. Avoid charging Rooks, don't get shot by Bishops' diagonal projectiles, and watch out for stomping Knights.
With 8 bosses and over 90 stages in Adventure Mode, over 100 target-breaking puzzles in Puzzle Mode and 10 stages of explosion-dodging challenges in Survival Mode, there is tonnes to do. Add to that the 12 different arenas in Battle Mode with up to 4 players and this will keep you entertained for days.
It's a game that is fun, approachable and accessible, whether or not you already love chess.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Chessplosion 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 6 weeks ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: It takes between 1 minute and 5 minutes to play a round of this game. Multiplayer games take up to 5 minutes. Single-player modes are really short levels of a couple of minutes.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Skill Level
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Provided you can keep up with the speed of the game it's a game you can enjoy from a very young age. It's a nice way to introduce some chess concepts.
Game Details
Release Date: 21/09/2021
Out Now: PC
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1-4 (4 online)
Genres: Action, Traversal (Brain Game, Fighting, Platform and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 34 features
Components: 2D Overhead and Grid
Developer: CT Matthews (@CTMatthews)
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