Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Bucharest, Romania Studio
Category: Strategy
Release Dates
N Amer - 11/01/2004
News
Ubisoft Ships Chessmaster for the Xbox
Xbox owners will experience the best-selling brand in chess and challenge each other on Xbox® Live™
Description
Chessmaster® for Xbox Live™ is designed to help players learn, improve and master the game of chess, while challenging a variety of AI-controlled opponents and meeting other chess players online. Players can go on Xbox Live to play against friends and other ranked players, as well as obtain a ranking, chat about what's new in chess and join a thriving online chess community. Chess novices will appreciate the easy-to-use interface for smooth navigation through basic opening moves and winning chess strategies. Players looking to improve their game or gain new skills can receive extensive advice from International Master Josh Waitzkin at the new Chessmaster Academy. At the Academy, players can also take advantage of the best aggressive chess moves taught by instructor and Grandmaster Larry Christiansen. Chessmaster is powerful enough to challenge a Grandmaster, but wise and friendly enough to teach first-time chess players.
Hardware Requirements
Supported in Xbox 1-2 player and online multiplayer (online play requires subscription to Xbox Live sold separately)
Latest Game Comments (0)
ESRB Rating
Mild Fantasy Violence
GameZone's Review/Preview
9.0
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 9 |
| Graphics | 9 |
| Sound | 8 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 8 |
| Overall | 9.0 |
Reviewer: Code Cowboy
Review Date: 11/15/2004
One of the world's oldest games comes to the XBOX. Can ancient strategy mesh with cutting edge technology?






