Chessplode Reviews

I actually enjoyed the concept of this game and I normally don’t rate games but ummmm can I just point out that you can’t even enjoy this game without it crashing 24/7 like I was about to win a very hard level and nope crashes then multiple times after that crash after crash after crash it’s just sad hopefully you can fix this

The game is ok, games can last long or finish very quickly, and I don’t like the exploding element. I do like the ability to take a turn then quit. And resume later instead of having to play in real time. I feel this game would be better with a normal chess option, without the explosions.

There is no way to beat the second level. And I tried skipping it but each time it said there weren’t any ads to watch. I don’t know why, considering I haven’t used any ads before.

A little disappointed. While the game is cool, I was looking for something to play with my friends to help stay in touch. Would re-download Chessplode if a turn-based feature was added.

Basic idea is novel, but some improvements are needed to make this game great:
-Make AI better at checkmates; currently it has trouble working with limited pieces and repeats moves, which requires closing and reopening app to get it to “wake up” and do the checkmate
-Add Repetition end-condition
-Add Resign button

Fantastic, but it will be many games before you advance past the basic level.

I just STARTED chess and it’s INSANELY HARD FOR ME ON THE EASY LEVEL + FIRST LEVELS OF GAME please make a even EASIER mode so I can win also I don’t see the point of making our own level I check it out looked boring( not to boring still bit fun ) ideas: new titles
Like... off the bat I can name... lava ( land on or go past u lose ) ice ( can’t go on if click ice and stuff u go to the closest space ahead ) bounce ( player when on and has turn can jump over one chess piece ♟) paint gun ( Land on it and ur chess piece explodes while every chess piece in Column and row also explodes ) that’s all my ideas otherwise it’s a great game love the concept 😛🙃🙂

Sometimes your not put in check when you should be like when my king is next to an enemy rook or then I’ll put the king in check with a rook and have a knight protect it and the king will take it anyways despite that putting it in check? Idk other than that it’s pretty fun

Overall good interface, fun concept. Few things: add the En Peasant Chess rule, and add live multiplayer.

I made a level and tested it but when I put the computer in check it started thinking for a long time and then kicked me out of the game. Please fix this.

Like the concept, but I feel like the AI is extremely hard to beat. I don’t know if I am just bad (XD) or just the AI needs to be able to be toned down. But this does make it ragingly fun game.

I would like, like others a normal chess mode, (both for my self esteem :P and ) cause this seems to be more polished than other chess apps. Also add in other chess moves other than castling such as empesant (idk how to spell it - the one where a pawn can kill another pawn next to it in the middle lanes - may be a bit different to this app but it’s kinda annoying this function isn’t in the game)

Overall I like the ability to create and play levels. I like how you can decimate your enemy’s forces with a single semi-planned move. Gooooood Game :D

Just the game I didn’t realize I needed to be playing.

And they even teach you how to play chess! Love this! Yep! There are also super hard levels too!

Chessplode is proving to be a superb source for learning chess or improving one’s chess game. I’ve been playing chess, on and off, for about 65 years. Highly recommend.

This game has all the makings of a great game, and thanks to developer response to feedback, it has become a personal favorite.

The spin on traditional chess is a good one, requiring the player to rethink every move based on the potentially explosive outcome.

The UX design is clean and crisp and the UI is intuitive.

Two of my three big problems which led me to review this game at 4 stars initially and eventually led to frustration and a 2-star review have been fixed!

First, the developer has included more basic puzzles in the update. The new puzzles are creative and give new life and challenge to the game.

Second, the AI was flawed. In a previous release, the AI would think about moves forever. The developer has stated that this issue has been fixed and I have not run into it yet since.

Finally, the developer has not yet filtered user-created content to remove overly-similar puzzles, but says that this is in the works.

This game started out with potential to be a truly great strategy puzzle game, and with this update it has become one of my favorite apps. Good work and thanks for listening to feedback!

I like this concept!It makes everything faster and more fun!You should make some other chess variations into apps

I love the concept, there’s no ad spam you see on most free games nowadays and I would love to give it a 5 stars BUT I found 2 problems.

1. Whenever I try to do multiplayer or online battles, it just says my user is being created. I can’t go online at all on Chessplode !

2. How do you access online levels?

I will change to a 5 star as soon as they are fixed or explained as the creator of Chessplode seems responsive. Thanks!

Edit: The user created message was because of bad internet, its fine now though! How do I access online levels? Thanks for responding!

I came across this game while browsing Chessplode Store and immediately knew I would like it when I heard its concept. It takes chess to a new kind of difficulty that requires a different type of strategy to win. This is a great chess game for anyone who likes playing chess but wants a new challenge. One thing I wish this game had was the ability to play with others via local multiplayer, but otherwise, it's great!

I enjoy chess as much as the next guy, but when you have beaten the computer it will “lag” and not work. If I were to get done to about 6 moves from a check mate the game would either: lag and be stuck on thinking, end the game and saying draw no more moves can be made, or the game will freeze. Just program defeat into this game and I will not complain. I really do enjoy this new type of strategic play style.

Happy to have discovered it. This game has been an inspiration to me in my own journey as an indie game developer :-)