Holy crap, this game is incredible. Great execution of taking known mechanics (chess movements) and spinning it on it's head with roguelite elements, fantastic music, and a shotgun. Wow.
The game is fun, I don't really have anything to complain about because I didn't buy the full game so my problems might've been fixed in the paid version. also is it possible to prevent the white king from forming a 6 queen harem if I choose my cards correctly in the demo?
Once you no longer have card slots (around floor 15 I think) the game starts putting queens (you can get an officer, but i think that's rare or my luck is consistently bad every time I play).
From what I got, it's gotten a "story mode" where you can get the game's ending by killing a boss at floor 12. Demo was only an endless mode. There are also many new and unique cards to play with in the full version.
Bought it immediately when the full release was out. It was super fun looking at all the new cards, especially the bombs. Anyways, besides being a super duper fun game, here's a list of bugs I found:
1. The shotgun burst(right click skill) will sometimes continue bursting when using the left click button instead of the regular single shot.
2. Units killed by the 8 random damage wand would activate the folly shield as if the unit was alive. (For me it was the dead queen that did this)
Forgot to say this before but thanks for the thumbnail assets <3
That goes against the spirit of the roguelike genre whilst it simultaneously fits with the spirit of chess as Metylene elucidated above: you need to make a choice, even if it's a bad one.
The game is super neat. I love how its main feature is based on an already well known game, Chess! Adding spice into something old makes it feel very refreshing to play. Had not much difficulty when it come to controls or mechanics and was overall a very pleasant experience. Made it to floor 18 where i got trapped by 2 queens 3 knights and 2 bishop. Can't wait to see the full release and perhaps have more content added past my current high score.
I would like it if you could hover over the cards you have chosen to see what they were, as I sometimes forget which cards I chose. Other than that, amazing game!
Very good game, even though as of right now it seems like some powerups are already significantly better than others. For example, the -20% spread is OP, while +10% / +20% spread is basically a dead run. But still, awesome work, keep it up!
Its a Fun and Novel idea,i don't know if it would work,but eventually being able to get one or 2 pieces on the board would make for an interesting addition,while still being too little to make a big difference
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Holy crap, this game is incredible. Great execution of taking known mechanics (chess movements) and spinning it on it's head with roguelite elements, fantastic music, and a shotgun. Wow.
Just, wow.
Here's a guide on how to beat normal mode! I struggled a lot because i knew nothing about chess, hopefully the tips help you
I love this build so much!
also is it possible to prevent the white king from forming a 6 queen harem if I choose my cards correctly in the demo?
I'm looking at your board and I've got no clue how you have more than 2 queens...
Once you no longer have card slots (around floor 15 I think) the game starts putting queens (you can get an officer, but i think that's rare or my luck is consistently bad every time I play).
bro this game is really fun and but the RNG is so stupid (for the demo)
Great idea and execution!
no mac ver :(
is there a difference between the demo and the full version, now that it's complete?
From what I got, it's gotten a "story mode" where you can get the game's ending by killing a boss at floor 12. Demo was only an endless mode. There are also many new and unique cards to play with in the full version.
oh, alright :>
Bought it immediately when the full release was out. It was super fun looking at all the new cards, especially the bombs. Anyways, besides being a super duper fun game, here's a list of bugs I found:
1. The shotgun burst(right click skill) will sometimes continue bursting when using the left click button instead of the regular single shot.
2. Units killed by the 8 random damage wand would activate the folly shield as if the unit was alive. (For me it was the dead queen that did this)
Forgot to say this before but thanks for the thumbnail assets <3
Thanks for the video and for the bug reports!
Engraved scope is so OP, I'd say it's a must have to get far.
Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE in Ludum Dare gamejam ! :D
Very fun and interesting twist on chess. Keep up the great work!
World record is currently floor 32 :) But congrats for that impressive score!
Oh, my bad! Thanks for the info
Is there any way to "quit and save" mid run, even if only between 2 levels and not in the middle of a level?
quit and save on new level start everytime?
No, I just would like a version to leave mid run, but don't want it to abuse things via any form of save scumming.
add a skip button p l e a s e
In Chess, you can’t skip. You need to make a move, even if it’s a bad one.
I know, I meant skip the cards
That goes against the spirit of the roguelike genre whilst it simultaneously fits with the spirit of chess as Metylene elucidated above: you need to make a choice, even if it's a bad one.
You can't escape her... she's everywhere
HomecomingSoy argentino y me encanto, una joya la verdad, sigan asi
Atte: El General Milanesa
World Record? (Floor 24)
WR: 32
There is no Mac support :'(
Could you add android port pls
The classic tale of a king and his shawty
Can you make saves? (not for each thing, but if you leave the game and all your progress is gone its kinda annoying)
It's a neat concept but the fact that you can miss at point blank is incredibly frustrating
i got the game before its gonna be paid
you got a demo...... the full paid game has more stuff
This game is fantastic.
I would like it if you could hover over the cards you have chosen to see what they were, as I sometimes forget which cards I chose. Other than that, amazing game!
You can do that in-game. It only shows up once the pawns are done spawning.
This is officially the best game I played on itch <3
i love this so much and would recommend for everyone to play it, its a masterpiece and i cant wait for the full release . 10/10
Black Cards:
-1 white king health + 1 soul slot
+ 2 range
+ 1 turn after using a soul card
+ 3 shells
+ 2 range for ammo pickup
+ 1 ammo generated from sceptre
+ 1 damage (per pellet)
+ strafe (right click to target an enemy then it fire when you move)
- 20% spread
+ 2 damage +20% spread
+ 1 damage
+ 1 shot + 10% spread
- 4 white king health
+ 1 sceptre
White Cards:
+ 3 pawn
- 1 bishop + 6 pawn
- 1 pawn + 1 bishop
- 1 bishop + 1 knight
+ 2 turn speed for bishop and pawn
- 1 knight + 2 pawn + 2 turn speed
- 1 pawn + 1 knight
+ 1 queen
- 1 knight + 3 pawn
- 1 rook + 3 pawn
+ 2 knight on turn 20
+ 2 bishop on turn 20
- 1 pawn + 1 rook
+ 3 shells + 1 rook
- 2 rook health + 2 pawn
+ king cannot die while knight is alive
+ knight has a shield that absorb damage
- queen can only move in 3x3 + 1 queen
This is a very good game, logged into itch.io just to comment on how good it is. Can't wait for the full release
Welp, that was a good run.
Very good game, even though as of right now it seems like some powerups are already significantly better than others. For example, the -20% spread is OP, while +10% / +20% spread is basically a dead run. But still, awesome work, keep it up!
I never thought that a mad king with a shotgun could be so much fun. Great game!
Its a Fun and Novel idea,i don't know if it would work,but eventually being able to get one or 2 pieces on the board would make for an interesting addition,while still being too little to make a big difference
this game makes my blood boil over my own stupidity
10/10 new hyperfixation incoming
Made a video
esta MUY bueno, aunque creo que sería mas disfrutable en Android.
If you click on two upgrades after level, the game crash
-20% spread and -5 white king health is the greatest combination the world has ever seen
extremely fun game
Very interesting. I want to see it on mobile.
Mobile port would be phenomenal