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Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess
By Interplay Entertainment, released 1 Jan 1990
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- IBM Personal Computer
What it is
Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess is an animated strategy game from Interplay Entertainment built around Chinese Chess. Its battles turn moves into comic animated encounters, with dragons, chariots and cannons bringing pieces to life. Players can switch between 2D and 3D viewing modes, ask the game to recommend a move, and choose among multiple difficulty levels. Legal moves can be shown, while take-back and replay options let players revisit decisions. The game supports single-player and multiplayer, including shared-screen PvP and Remote Play Together. It was released in 1990 and is listed for IBM Personal Computer, Windows, macOS and Linux; the Steam platform listing includes Windows, macOS and Linux. Steam features also include Family Sharing. For players interested in a chess-like strategy game, its combination of animated battles and move guidance provides a distinct way to approach Chinese Chess.
What players like, and what they don't
- 2D and 3D viewing modes
- Move recommendations and legal-move display
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Take-back and replay moves
- Remote Play Together
- No controller support is listed
- No mobile platform is listed
Who it suits
It suits players interested in Chinese Chess who want animated battles, configurable difficulty and help considering moves. Multiplayer and Remote Play Together may appeal to players who want to play with others.
Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess combines strategic play with animated representations of battles. Its move guidance and difficulty options may help players approach the game at their own pace.
