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Not Chess

Not Chess

A puzzling chess-like game.

256 ratings
93 reviews
🎮 Games
🎬 Entertainment
🎈 Casual
🧩 Puzzle
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 8, 2020
  • June 20, 2024

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Developer

Tepes Ovidiu
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About

This mind-bending puzzle game uses simplified chess rules. Collect pieces to gain their abilities and strategize your way to the coin. Enjoy a stress-free, offline experience with adjustable difficulty levels and a relaxing soundtrack.

✓Piece inheritance mechanics
✓Coin collection objective
✓3 difficulty levels
✓Zen color palettes
✓Relaxing soundtrack
✓Offline play
✓Haptic feedback
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Not Chess. Based on 256 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Enjoyable puzzles
  • 🚀Unique twist on chess
  • 💡Helpful for learning chess basics
  • 🎨Pleasant visuals and animations

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🔍Lack of difficulty progression
  • 🕹️Clunky navigation between levels
  • 🎨Difficulty distinguishing pieces on some levels
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What's New in Not Chess

1.5

June 20, 2024

Good news, everyone. Not Chess got updated and upgraded. Here's what's new: •Level flow: now you can smoothly progress from level to level without extra actions. •Level Pack and New game mode: Sequence mode: discover a new way to play Not Chess •Hide/Show guides: Up for a challenge? Try hiding the guides in the Settings for extra difficulty.

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Sequence Mode Update

Discover a new way to play Not Chess

Jun 27, 2024 — Jul 25, 2024

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User reviews

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guides

i have show guides selected but the guides keep turning off every time i move to a level or even during the game
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Terrific

Wonderful zen like game. Puzzles are great!
parmenionparmenion

Chess fan

I just casually play chess but this is a new and interesting type of puzzle that reinforces the basics and forces you to think out of the box. Love it!
Florix1Florix1

Super fun

Enjoyable puzzles, totally worth trying this one out!
alexandrubala94alexandrubala94

Accessibility suggestions

-Access settings without exiting game
-Settings for 30fps 60fps 120fps
-Bigger "next level" and "reset" button, if bottom right will be great
-User generated puzzles?
porkguy123porkguy123
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Levels freezing or becoming unsolvable

Bug

Inconsistent difficulty across levels

Bug

Pieces not functioning correctly in some puzzles

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

More levels and increased difficulty

Feature

Option to customize colors and accessibility settings

Feature

Auto-advance to next level after completion

Feature

User-generated puzzles or challenges

Feature

Scoring system and achievements

Feature

FAQ

What is Not Chess?

Not Chess is a puzzle game that incorporates simplified chess rules. Players start with a single piece and must collect other chess pieces on the board to inherit their abilities. The goal is to collect the coin to complete the level.

How do you play Not Chess?

You begin with one piece and move across the board. When you capture a chess piece, you transform into that piece and gain its unique abilities. The level is won by collecting the coin, which is strategically placed on the board.

Is Not Chess free to play?

No, Not Chess is a paid application. It offers a 'buy it once and enjoy it forever' model, meaning there are no ads or in-app purchases after the initial purchase.

What devices is Not Chess compatible with?

The game is optimized for all devices, ensuring a smooth experience across various smartphones and tablets. It also supports offline play, meaning no internet connection is required to enjoy the game.

Who is Not Chess for?

This game is designed for everyone, whether you're a chess grandmaster or have never played before. It features a tutorial to explain all necessary mechanics and offers a stress-free, play-at-your-own-pace experience.