Minimol Games and SMG Studio are bringing their innovative chess-based puzzle game collection, Chessarama, to the Nintendo Switch and PS5 on April 17. It’s a release worth keeping an eye on!
Chessarama offers a fresh twist on traditional chess by presenting a variety of unique puzzle and strategy games. Each game, inspired by chess, incorporates different themes and introduces its own rules and visual style. These games promise to challenge and engage players with their handcrafted puzzles.
Here’s a glimpse of what Chessarama brings to the table:
- Farm Life
- Dragon Slayers: Here, the objective is to guide your pawn along a path to defeat a dragon. However, it’s a treacherous journey as each move triggers attacks from the dragon, endangering any unprotected piece.
- Street Soccer
- Lady Ronin: This game cleverly combines chess with Sokoban puzzles. You’ll take on the role of a Ronin, akin to a chess queen, eliminating pieces on your quest to conquer the Shogun.
- Last Stand
- Knight Supreme
- Pawn Mania
- Soccer Chess: In this game, chess pieces star in a soccer match. Planning several moves ahead becomes crucial as you attempt to score by penetrating the opponent’s defense.
These are just a few examples that show how Chessarama breathes new life into classic chess.
Here’s what players can expect in terms of Chessarama’s features:
- Eight exclusive chess-inspired games
- Puzzle campaigns with over 100 levels and unique challenges
- A chance to unlock and collect 24 exclusive chess figures
- A distinctive art style featuring beautiful dioramas
- Daily and weekly challenges for ongoing engagement
- Leaderboards for players to test their skills against each other
- A modern video game setting to learn chess movements, tactics, and strategies
- The inclusion of “Classic Chess” for players to apply their newfound skills
Chessarama offers not only a new perspective on a timeless game but also the chance to compete and improve through various challenges and leaderboards. For chess enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike, this collection promises an exciting and refreshing gaming experience.
