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26 reviews found95
PS4Blog.net
Jun 27, 2017
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PS3Blog.net
Dec 8, 2017
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Digitally Downloaded
Nov 8, 2017
Obviously the Switch loses the neat, but ultimately gimmicky PlayStation VR mode with Chess Ultra. What it replaces it with is a far superior featureset, though; cross platform play with anything but Sony’s console, as well as that really neat local multiplayer mode that turns the Switch into an impromptu board. That is so much more convenient than lugging a chess board down to your local café, park, or pub for a lazy afternoon of chess with friends.
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TheXboxHub
Jun 19, 2017
Simply put, if you’re in the market for a chess game, you’re not really going to find anything much better, especially if visuals are your thing.
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God is a Geek
Jul 2, 2017
Chess will always be chess, but with its glorious presentation and wealth of options, Chess Ultra is a Queen in a genre filled with Pawns.
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Gert Lush Gaming
Jun 20, 2017
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Pixelophobia
Aug 2, 2017
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85
Worth Playing
Jan 3, 2018
Chess Ultra is a great chess game and a welcome addition to the Switch's digital library of titles. Its in-depth tutorial offers a useful starting point for those new to the sport, while challenges, AI difficulties, and customizable matches ensure that established players have the tools needed to improve their game in a variety of formats. While the lack of a real-time filter for matchmaking is a bummer, Chess Ultra more than justifies its budget price tag of $12.50. Whether you are a grandmaster or a complete novice, Chess Ultra is a worthy entry into the world of virtual chess.
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NintendoWorldReport
Nov 9, 2017
Chess Ultra makes a terrific first impression with its strong visual presentation and continues to dazzle throughout. What resonated with me the most was just how accessible it is to players of all skill levels. For newcomers, tutorials and novice level computers help to ease you into the game. And for veterans, challenge modes and difficulty up to Grandmaster will certainly be a test of your skill. While I found some set pieces to be unusable and wish there was an online option for a continuous game, these were merely minor complaints in an otherwise outstanding offering from developer Ripstone.
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Nindie Spotlight
Nov 3, 2017
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