Chess Ultra

 Switch
User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 9 out of 26

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  1. Phaidros
    Nov 17, 2017
    6
    I really like the Idea to have a portable tabletop Chess with me, that has only the size of the Switch. Plus, the graphics are nice too, you can adjust viewing angles and whatnot. But you also HAVE to, because by default, they almost never show the board sufficiently (for my taste).
    The controls are not adjustable, that means you have to tip the control stick or the button EVERY time you    I really like the Idea to have a portable tabletop Chess with me, that has only the size of the Switch. Plus, the graphics are nice too, you can adjust viewing angles and whatnot. But you also HAVE to, because by default, they almost never show the board sufficiently (for my taste).
    The controls are not adjustable, that means you have to tip the control stick or the button EVERY time you want to move the cursor. It gets annoying if you want to cross the whole board.
    At the moment, there is no dlc available, but it looks like there will be in the future (option available in menue). However i would prefer to see more configuration options, rather than more design choices for the pieces and the board. I always use the standard board an pieces, because I sometimes have a hard time figuring out which piece is what, and that annoys me a lot.
    So, some more options, some dlc, and Chess Ultra could make it to a 8....    … Expand
  2. Obsid1anWolf
    Dec 7, 2020
    6
    Great game, but I wish the DLC store (eshop) was not such a big f**king button. I scroll over on accident all the time and hit that button on accident. It makes me mad and I just want to bash my switch into the wall.

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#48 Best Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Worth Playing
    Jan 3, 2018
    85
    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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  2. FNintendo
    Nov 17, 2017
    80
    With the challenge lying mostly on the difficulty levels and on the game modes, Chess Ultra performs remarkably on all fronts thanks to its variety of game modes, its difficulty levels adjusted to the players' skills and high quality audiovisual environment, with magnificent attention to detail.
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  3. Switch Player
    Nov 16, 2017
    70
    It would be hard to make a bad chess game, but it's not easy to make a beautiful one and that's what Ripstone have achieved with Ultra Chess. It's priced reasonably, plays and looks fantastic and if you are a strategy or chess-afficiando then it's a no-brainer. Unlike some of the matches you might play...
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