Rogue Chess
A downloadable game for Windows
Rogue chess is a cross between speedchess and roguelikes.
This game was made for the IXD and GDT March Game Jam 2023.
Credits:
This game was made by Emil Ekroth
Graphics by Emil Ekroth
Music by SergeQuadrado from Pixabay
Sound effects from Pixabay
Font by CodeMan38 from Google Fonts
Unity Engine
Thanks to all the testers!
Simon Skogsberg
Edwin Wigren
Carl Jansson
Martin Hultgren
Erik Götvall
Samuel Dahlborg
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Does the enemy use logic when making moves or does it select a move at random? It seems fond of leaving its king in check when it has plenty of playable moves. Having to re-purchase pieces you sac is interesting, since in combination with the low value of mating the enemy king it incentivizes taking pieces before delivering mate, which in turn makes the clock more relevant. Nevertheless, I never felt I was under much time pressure in the current form. Game ends on level 11, which seemed like a good length. I would be concerned that even at that length you might hardlock the game if you don't lose enough material, though-- you get 2 pieces per round and start with only 15 available slots.
The enemy does indeed use logic when making moves, it just isn't very smart. The cost method that i used for its ai can defenetly have room for improvement.
I have had many opinions about the time needed to complete the game. It is a big difference between players with varying chess skills. In the future I would probably add a way to select diffulty levels and therefore I could decrease the time for more experienced players and increase the time for beginners.
Thank you for your supportive critique!
Best thing to happen to chess since sliced bread. No but seriously, this game has massive potential and already shows a solid foundation to astonish beginners as well as expert chess players. I hope Mr Ekroth hires the right people or miraculously manages to complete this opus.I Will be watching this game develop into a classic we chess lovers so desperately crave at the moment.
Kind Regards,
CL
Thakns a lot! I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed my game. Might continue working on the project in the future.