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Really Bad Chess+

Really Bad Chess+

Chess minus memorization

⭐️3.6 / 5
Rating
🙌125
Ratings
📼1 vid & 5 scs
Content
📦w/o updates
Updates frequency
🗣❌ unsupported
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All Versions of Really Bad Chess+

1.4.6

March 3, 2022

Fixes to streak code.

1.4.2

April 19, 2021

Gamecenter leaderboards fixes

1.4.1

April 13, 2021

infrastructural updates

1.4.0

April 2, 2021

Price History of Really Bad Chess+

Description of Really Bad Chess+

Really Bad Chess is just like chess, but with totally random pieces. Try 8 Knights, 4 Bishops, and 3 pawns — why not? As heard on NPR's Weekend Edition 5 out of 5 Stars "An essential puzzle experience for anyone even remotely interested in strategy games" - TouchArcade Whether you play chess daily, or quit just after learning the rules, this small twist will open the door to an entire new world of chess. ------WHATS IN THE “BOX”? Compete vs. an AI in Ranked, Daily, or Weekly Challenges. Improve your skills using the included Freeplay mode. Compete against your friends locally in versus mode! ------REALLY BAD PRESS "Makes chess fun even if you’re really bad" - The Verge "Feels more modern than chess has ever felt" - Applenapps "Really Bad Chess takes a really bad idea and somehow manages to make it a lot of fun." - Pocket Gamer "Really good fun" - MacLife ------A WORD FROM THE DEVELOPER Chess is one of those games I always wished I enjoyed, but its commitment to beauty, elegance, and perfect balance always turned me away. Really Bad Chess removes these boring restrictions and flips chess on its head. As much as random pieces change the game in some ways, I was really surprised to notice how much the game remains the same, and how powerful some pieces are — you've never truly struggled against a pawn until you've struggled against a pawn in the back row. For chess pros, Really Bad Chess will give you a new type of challenge — the pieces & the moves are the same, but you'll have to throw out your openings and your understanding of normal patterns of play. For novice chess players (like most of us), Really Bad Chess greatly opens up the game. Instead of starting by studying openings, in your first games you'll get to discover the joy (and challenge!) of learning how to checkmate. I hope you have as much fun with Really Bad Chess as much as I did making it. -zach
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Really Bad Chess+: FAQ

Can Really Bad Chess+ be used on an iPad?

The Really Bad Chess+ software is compatible with iPad devices.
The Really Bad Chess+ app was developed by STFJ LLC.
The Really Bad Chess+ app currently supports iOS 13.0 or later.
The Really Bad Chess+ app has a consumer rating of 3.6 and gets mild reviews.
The App Category Of The Really Bad Chess+ App Is Games.
The latest Really Bad Chess+ version released is 1.4.6.
Really Bad Chess+ released its latest update on July 4, 2024.
Really Bad Chess+ was initially released on February 5, 2023.
The Really Bad Chess+ app is rated STFJ LLC.
Currently, the Really Bad Chess+ app supports the following languages: English.
Yes, Really Bad Chess+ is on Apple Arcade.
No, Really Bad Chess+ does not feature in-app purchases for users.
No, Really Bad Chess+ does not offer compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.

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Reviews of Really Bad Chess+

  • Fun but… resigning isn’t

    There have been several situations where I’ve had to resign because the AI keeps putting my king in check, and because the game doesn’t allow for stalemates, there’s no other way for me to end the game without resigning.

    Otherwise, I like the way this game plays, I like the unusual set up, I like a lot about the game. And I play it daily.
  • Mediocre, fun for a few days at best

    The computer AI is pretty bad and though the concept is great it’s re-playability isn’t.

    Times when the computer should be able to put you into checkmate it can’t and the game won’t stalemate.

    The “imbalance” that is supposed to make the game more difficult is often too one sided. There’s no “custom rules” like a rooks only mode or something fun.

    All around great idea. But greatly mediocre application.
  • Opponent started with 10 bishops. . . WTBleep

    First off this game is exactly what I was looking for in a chess game. Clean, simple look with options to change easily. Fast gameplay with an undo and challenging.

    Secondly I never realized how important pawns are since you’re lucky to get two. Sure five queens sounds great, but them grunts hold the fort.

    Hard to take this game seriously which means losing is as fun as winning. When I cancel arcade this app is staying put.