Chess Ultra

 PlayStation 4
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 6 out of 11

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  1. arkien
    Jun 26, 2017
    3
    VR game-play review (PS4 Pro) : right now, it's the most blurred VR game you'll play on PlayStation VR. It's like an elderly simulation; after 10 seconds, you will be like an old man searching for his glasses because he can't even see clearly the chess board. The Gomorrah environment is a nice idea, and a great reference to Bergman's Seventh Seal, where you can play chess against The DeathVR game-play review (PS4 Pro) : right now, it's the most blurred VR game you'll play on PlayStation VR. It's like an elderly simulation; after 10 seconds, you will be like an old man searching for his glasses because he can't even see clearly the chess board. The Gomorrah environment is a nice idea, and a great reference to Bergman's Seventh Seal, where you can play chess against The Death but it's not worth the investment. Not advisable to PSVR users.… Expand
  2. mrnice
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    A very nice version of chess. Includes challenge missions where you have to win in a few moves and the pieces have been set up for a good puzzle.
  3. pacific1
    Jan 13, 2020
    4
    As other people have said, it is too blurry to actually play chess in vr. It is probably a fine game otherwise but it's not what I bought it for.
  4. Chunkykong87
    Dec 30, 2019
    3
    Play only blitz mode. 5 minutes. The other modes are full of cheaters. Btw the game is dead. Basic options, no chat no funny lobbies. Nothing. Dead.
  5. m9i8r8ko
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    Tournament mod is disaster. Wait to play. No instat play, wait days for opponents.
  6. SamisAga
    Oct 9, 2022
    0
    Terrible game. The game is completely dead and the platinum is a chore to boost.
  7. Swagforever
    Aug 9, 2023
    4
    Pros:
    - Chess game with reasonable graphics.
    - Challenges mode is okay.

    Cons:
    - Trophies are poorly designed.
    - Tournament mode doesn't work at all.
    - Lots of cheaters.
    - Very slow to load and to move pieces.

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 5, 2017
    90
    Ripstone took something great that it already had going with Pure Chess, and further enhanced everything that the game was already doing well. In terms of aesthetics, atmosphere, and play features, Chess Ultra is as good as I can conceive Chess actually getting. Bring on a better range of chess sets through DLC, and preferably a Hatsune Miku set among them, and I don’t think I’d ever actually put this down.
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  2. TheSixthAxis
    Jun 28, 2017
    80
    Chess Ultra is one of the best chess games available at the moment, but is let down by the blurriness in the VR portion of the game that puts some strain on the eyes. Aside from this shortcoming, Chess Ultra is basically the complete package for chess fans, and for those who would like to get into chess due to featuring the in depth tutorials and guides that educate about one of the world’s oldest games.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Jun 26, 2017
    80
    Sure, CHESS ULTRA is chess but it’s some very good looking chess and more importantly, it plays very well on the PlayStation 4 with some great multiplayer and a really fun VR mode… I just hope to god I still have my soul!
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