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Chessmaster (GB)

Newest Review: ... against the pieces and game board. This seems to have been almost a necessary implement as the only objective in this title ... more

... is to "simply" play Chess. Gameplay, control wise, is simple. A player will guide an image of a hand, using the arrow keys, to his or her designated piece for movement and select it by pressing the "A" button. It is then, depending on the attributes for movement, up to the player which direction to move it in using the arrow keys once more. I particularly liked the addition of a second player option via separate game-link cable, and feel this would be a title to play for the ages should a suitable p...more

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Chessmaster (GB) (384 words)
by - written on 26/01/09 (Very useful, 14 readings)
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"The Chessmaster" is a long standing series in console gaming history; bringing the classic table game of Chess into the virtual world. It is particularly geared towards amateur to intermediate skill players, and remains an introduction to the game for many regardless of the platform which it is played on. There is some element of customization in this Gameboy Color title, with the player being able to choose from various designs and colours to apply against the pieces and game board. This seems to have been almost a necessary implement as the only objective in this title is to "simply" play Chess. Gameplay, control wise, is simple. A ... Read the complete review