War Chess > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

Overall rating

5 / 5

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BestChess

PostedJanuary 27, 2013

ThinManFat

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

I've never written a review before but decided to give it a go. My reason for doing so is that, at first, I was put off from trying this game by a couple of the more negative reviews to be found here. However, I decided to download the free trial anyway – and I'm very glad that I did so.

The interface, in fact, is quite easy to navigate and the pieces are very easy to move. You just left-click ...Show more

I've never written a review before but decided to give it a go. My reason for doing so is that, at first, I was put off from trying this game by a couple of the more negative reviews to be found here. However, I decided to download the free trial anyway – and I'm very glad that I did so.

The interface, in fact, is quite easy to navigate and the pieces are very easy to move. You just left-click the piece you want to move and right-click the square you want to move it to – job's done. When you first start up the game, in addition to the 3-D chessboard, you'll see a small conventional chessboard, plus a window for displaying captured pieces, along with a window for the move list. Pressing the keyboard escape key brings up a sub-menu. This is a very handy feature. At any time during a game you can call up the sub-menu and change some of the game's settings. E.g., you can show/hide the move list, the captured pieces etc., if you want/don't want them visible. If you have the conventional chessboard displayed it can also be used to move the pieces in exactly the same way as with the 3-D board – or by dragging and dropping. All very nifty.

The game doesn't have any time controls but for me that's a mute point anyway. If you're playing against the computer it's always going to be able to evaluate hundreds more positions per second than you can – so what's the point of trying to out-do it on time? Some will disagree with that and perhaps point out that games involving grand masters v computers are always timed – and the computer doesn't always win. It's a factor in those kind of games – but how many of us will ever find ourselves playing at that level? All of the other game play features you'd expect to be present are there though e.g., player v player, player v computer, computer v computer – that's good enough for me.

The 3-D pieces, all fully animated, are of the type you wouldn't want to run into up a dark lonely backstreet. Very scary – but all the better for that. By holding down the left mouse button the board can be rotated and manoeuvred in such a way that it can be viewed from all manner of angle and perspective. It all gives the game a very realistic Tolkienesk sword and sorcery battleground feel. The only gripe I've got is that the knights are riderless winged horses. Where are the knights!? OK, in a conventional chess set the knights are just horse's heads. But if you're going to get creative with the design of chess pieces …? That's a relatively minor gripe though. Doesn't spoil the fun.

I'm not a particularly strong player so I can't really comment on the game's maximum playing strength. How would I know? So far I've only played on the lowest settings and the best I can say is that if you're an “average Joe”, the same as me, you can look forward to some stern challenges ahead for sure. What I have noticed though is that even on the lowest settings the game doesn't just “roll over” if it detects you're playing questionable moves. If you play badly you'll get punished badly – so beware!

At the end of the day chess is chess. The rules don't change even if the board and pieces do. But whilst having a game of chess, whilst listening to Bach or some such playing in the background, is all very nice and civilised – sometimes you just want to get a real feel of the battleground. This game does the job admirably. I definitely recommend. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Quality... simple as that

PostedJanuary 30, 2012

GlenB

Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

This is a super game for all chess strengths. There are many freeware programs available that are stronger but for fun and beauty this is a must.

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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Great Game!

PostedJanuary 25, 2012

EpicFurion

fromGeorgetown, KY

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Strategy

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

i love chess! 3d animation takes chess to a whole new level.

I recommend this game!

+28points

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5 / 5

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War Chess is my kind of game

PostedApril 1, 2013

Antzsevilla_30

fromPhilippines

Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Family, Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Large File, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I really like chess game, especially that i found out that there is a war chess and all graphic effect is very good and quite interesting.

I recommend this game!

+21points

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well its a must have if u are a real chess player

PostedMay 22, 2012

celow456

frombronx new york

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

it was sent to me as a gift nd when i played it i thought it was awesome i like despite what other people may say they just hating but life goes on ..nice job with this chess game

I recommend this game!

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War Chess is a Winner

PostedAugust 16, 2013

Kadanovich

fromFallbrook, CA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Hidden Object, Card & Board, Strategy, Brain Teaser, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

War Chess is a remarkable twist on this classic game. Brilliant actually – it introduces an unexpected element of fun into each move. There are two chess boards. The main board shows the animated action figures and the small board is a standard chess display. You move the pieces within the small board and then watch your move translated into lifelike movement on the large board. Outstanding! I ...Show more

War Chess is a remarkable twist on this classic game. Brilliant actually – it introduces an unexpected element of fun into each move. There are two chess boards. The main board shows the animated action figures and the small board is a standard chess display. You move the pieces within the small board and then watch your move translated into lifelike movement on the large board. Outstanding! I played one round of chess and immediately made my purchase. Both the color and graphics are superb. If you love chess, you stand a good chance of being pleasantly surprised from your first move forward. Two thumbs up. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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My favorite chess program!

PostedMay 30, 2022

Billy_Barcza

fromDenver, COLORADO Area...

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Puzzle, Strategy

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Although this is not the strongest chess App around, or have tons and tons of features, if you balance out all the really cool stuff, with the "not really critical" stuff it lacks, its still my overall favorite chess app! It seems like I have had it for about 20-some years! The graphics and board choices totally rock, especially since this aged program was built on almost ancient OS and hardware ...Show more

Although this is not the strongest chess App around, or have tons and tons of features, if you balance out all the really cool stuff, with the "not really critical" stuff it lacks, its still my overall favorite chess app! It seems like I have had it for about 20-some years! The graphics and board choices totally rock, especially since this aged program was built on almost ancient OS and hardware systems. I think I have version 1.1, but I have seen a higher version number such as (3.0.0.?) ?
My biggest gripe might be that in my version, I have not figured out how to take back my mistakes! Also, it runs on my Win-10 non intel PC, and I can not even remember what the original OS was? It plays about 1900 strength which is about my rating! This program proves that there is a such thing as very intelligent design! For 10 bucks +/-, this is a real bargain! Buy it and enjoy! Not sure if there is a FAQ for Win 10? It took a little time for me to configure for WIN 10, but I got it working just great!!! Have not found anyone to play online or in network mode, so I have no idea how that would be set-up, but once its set-up playing battle chess online would be a blast! Its a sneaky and talented opponent! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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Chess for the Best !

PostedDecember 23, 2011

Cashews2

fromDouglasville, Ga.

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Arcade & Action, Adventure, Time Management, Hidden Object, Match 3, Strategy

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Chess players beware ! This is a real battle of witts !

I recommend this game!

+30points

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4 / 5

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War Chess

PostedJanuary 15, 2014

andrewhow5

fromHuddersfield

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Skill Level:Beginner

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Card & Board, Strategy, Marble Popper, Puzzle, Mahjong

Now we are talking common sense because this game has got instructions for what to do and the moves to make

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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at long last

PostedFebruary 28, 2013

kingcup

fromSouthampton. UK.

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Word, Arcade & Action, Card & Board, Mahjong

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I used to play battle chess on my ffirst windows PC. have been looking for this game for years, highly entertaining and challenging

I recommend this game!

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