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FPS Chess

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Free To Play, Strategy, Card & Board Game, Shooter

Pros

  • Unique and fun gameplay blending chess and fps
  • Free to play with no microtransactions
  • Good for playing with friends
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Runs well on low-end pcs

Cons

  • Small player base and sparse matchmaking
  • Some bugs and glitches
  • Limited maps and game modes
  • Balance issues with some pieces
  • Poor optimization on some systems

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have control over both chess moves and FPS combat, allowing personal decision-making and skill expression."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game requires skill in both chess strategy and FPS aiming mechanics, with a learning curve and skill ceiling."

  • Competition
    4

    "Strong competitive element in 1v1 matches against friends or others, with emphasis on winning duels and matches."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report repeated play sessions and desire to keep playing, though some mention limited content and player base."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Game is focused on 1v1 competitive duels with no cooperative or team modes."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Customization of chessboard setups and creative use of piece abilities noted, though core structure is chess-based."

  • Domination
    2

    "Some players enjoy dominating friends and causing rage quits, but interactions appear mostly balanced and friendly."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying its absurd and chaotic nature."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, with no obligation or pressure reported."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players explore different piece abilities, strategies, and glitches, showing curiosity and experimentation."

  • Exploration
    1

    "Some mention of map secrets and out-of-bounds exploits, but limited maps and environments reduce exploration."

  • Expression
    2

    "Customization of chessboards and shiny piece skins allow some player self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Game blends realistic FPS combat with the fantasy of animated chess pieces with unique abilities."

  • Fellowship
    3

    "Strong social aspect playing with friends, sharing laughs and memorable moments, though limited online community."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop both FPS skills and chess strategy understanding over time."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during matches; not a casual idle experience."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Social interactions mostly with friends, some emotional sharing through shared fun and rivalry."

  • Leadership
    Insufficient data
  • Progression
    -2

    "No grind or item accumulation; some cosmetic customization but no significant progression systems."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Players find the game fun and cathartic despite some bugs and chaos."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visual and auditory feedback with chaotic FPS action and humorous effects."

  • Status
    1

    "Some social recognition among friends for skill, but no formal ranking or leaderboard systems."

  • Story
    -5

    "No story or narrative elements; purely gameplay focused."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Strong strategic component combining chess tactics with FPS combat decisions."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Players enjoy suspense and excitement from unpredictable FPS duels and chaotic matches."

  • Value
    5

    "Free to play with no microtransactions; players feel they get great entertainment value."

  • Violence
    4

    "Combat and shooting are core mechanics, with emphasis on defeating opponent pieces via FPS battles."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid losing pieces and survive FPS duels to win matches."

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