SIMPLY ADDICTIVE!. These 2 words combined, I never thought I would hear in the same sentence as "CHESS".

User Rating: 10 | Chessmaster 5000 PC
By gotanqueman | Review Date:
My "Chessmaster 5000" CD was in a bargain bin a few years back for a surprisingly measly $10. Not being much of a chess player, but a bargain hunter at heart, it was hesitant buy. But I tell ya folks, without a doubt it was the best game I've ever bought. Now I can't stop playing it.

I believe that it's overall performance was and still is absoulutely brilliant and unmatched in it's field.

Ideal for a learner or a genius, it's that versatile. It has so many tutorials to teach you the program functions and how to play the game or better your technique, its amazing.

For those who like it simple, use a 2D layout. Or if you want to spice it up, use a 3D layout. There's also ample peices and boards to select from. You can also create your own layout if you wish.

There are so many programmed players included (non-fictional and fictional characters) ranging from a complete balloon head to an total genius (the Chess Master himself), that most people still haven't had the chance to beat them all.

You can also change any attribute you like regarding a players strategy. Their attack and defence methods, how fast and smart they are, or how crucial or trivial yours and their individual Chess peices are to them.

The graphics in my opinion are awesome. The programmers deserve a big pat on the back for a job well done. The console, boards and peices are very realistic and there are so many different choices for this game, calling it supeior would be putting it down.

It's audio capabilities are also fantastic. With the choice of either very dynamic and thrilling 3D orchestral sounds (keep in mind each peice is assigned with its own individual sound for every possible move it can make) that make you feel like your back in the medieval days or other simple yet effective set that would satisfy most ears and sound cards that don't support directX. You can change the music as well if you like, I generally don't myself because the classical music makes me feel like a "master" even though I get absolutely plastered by the easiest player.

I've given this game a 10/10 and I really havent had the need to search for better. I have seen and played others, even updated versions of this, but still havent found one that beats this yet. Have you? If so, let me know... gotanque@hotmail.com

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