Summary
Commanders, assemble your armies! CHECK vs. MATE calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman vs. chessman.
After a 2012 lawsuit from Interplay Entertainment over IP infringement, "Battle Chess" against "Battle vs Chess", the game and its DLCs/Editions were renamed Check vs. Mate and released digitally in North America.
Although the content is the same, the game was given a second listing on Steam for the new title, as Battle vs Chess has Steam trading cards not linked to the NA title.
This also lead to their being Steam key differences across online stores for the game and its DLCs/Editions causing some problems at the time.
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Check vs. Mate Reviews & Ratings
DRM! ONLY ONE INSTALL ALLOWED BEFORE YOU MUST EMAIL THE DEVS! REQUIRES PERSONAL DETAILS LIKE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER! BORING AFTER FIRST FEWDRM! ONLY ONE INSTALL ALLOWED BEFORE YOU MUST EMAIL THE DEVS! REQUIRES PERSONAL DETAILS LIKE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER! BORING AFTER FIRST FEW MATCHES! DRM! DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU CONSENT TO BEING A SLAVE BY BEING EMAILED PROMOTIONAL STUFF TO YOUR HOUSE AND HAVING A SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION SERVICE CALL YOU WITH A ROBOT EVERY FEW MONTHS. Just don't buy it.
I am surprised of how much I liked this game. Probably the most innovative chess game out there and quickly drew me into the chess world.I am surprised of how much I liked this game. Probably the most innovative chess game out there and quickly drew me into the chess world. Definitely worth the price you pay.
Check vs. Mate could have been very good if the developers hadn't been lazy with character animations, or if someone had taken the time to write a legitimate story.
Puts a little twist on general chess. Is it worth your money? Yes. But it isn't worth your time, unless you are specifically looking for aPuts a little twist on general chess. Is it worth your money? Yes. But it isn't worth your time, unless you are specifically looking for a chess game to play with friends. While other modes are fun and all, it won't keep you coming back.
Check vs. Mate is a good game to check out if you enjoy playing combat/strategic style games that make you think and leave you upset when the computer beats you.
| Release Date | May 17, 2011 |
| Publisher | Targem Games, TopWare Interactive |
| Total Rating | 90% |
| Content Rated | T (Teen) |
| Game Modes | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Player Perspectives | Bird view / Isometric, Side view |
| Genres | Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game |
| Themes | Action, Fantasy |
| Platforms | Linux, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Mac, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable |
