I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.... Im very much looking forward to the premium purchase option. Are you planning on any sort of endless or procedurally generated modes?
Just tried the beta, great game! I like the timer freemium model. I got up to level 7 in half an hour. I think the degree of difficulty is perfect. I think the level design is fantastic. For example, I liked how lvl 1 teaches you about AP management. The most obvious solution makes you run out of AP, which makes you stop and think harder about an optimal solution. And then lvl 6 teaches you to worry about your own king. Etc. Etc. The music is perfect and chill, and the graphic design is familiar and comforting (reminiscent of old PC chess games). One bug I saw: in the dialog box below the chess board, when I press continue, the full message flashes on the screen before it starts scrolling in.
I'm stuck on level 11. I'm not understanding how to influence the opponent to move in such a way as to trap itself, since only one of my pieces is within reach. Edit: finally did it. This game is so good.
So glad you did it! Level 11 introduces an important concept: deflection. Note: Final version is going to have one hint per level, so this hints will make the eureka moment somewhat easier to happen... We are really happy with some of the levels, designing them is simply a blast. After initial release we are thinking on daily challenges... and after that... community levels someone? But first thing first, initial release with 64 levels, one IAP to remove timer and ads and polishing here and there. Cheers guys!
Thanks for the kind words, ksr! And yeah, old pc chess games are amazing, we've tried to emulate somehow that feeling Concerning the bug, you are right. Another item to our not so small to do list! Cheers!
Daily challenges would be good. Anything to extend its long term replayability after levels are completed
Hey! Sometimes you'll have to make your opponent move a piece to a king's possible escape square and then deliver a really elegant mate...
New Moveless Chess beta version with 50 levels! Hey guys, 50 levels and some UI and performance improvements in new beta version! We really love designing these puzzles, just look at this. Mesmerizing, isn't it? We are working really hard polishing here and there, adding IAP to remove timer and ads and a surprise or two. Cheers!
Can't wait for the timer remove option! This game is so great for just sitting and thinking. When you "get it" it's as satisfying as beating a Portal puzzle #
Moveless Chess official release date! Hey, guys! Thanks for all the feedback and the kind words! And guess what? We are releasing Moveless Chess October 13th! WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE RELEASE * Unique gameplay with amazing retro feel. * A clever set of rules to cheat AI. * 64 levels to solve. * OST by amazing TranceCyberian. * Pixels, pixels and more pixels by talented pixel artist Aikalen. * One IAP to remove both timer and ads.
Great! The game has been running smoothly with no issues. It's so much better with the removed timers! I can relax and think (still stuck on level 16)
