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Star Wars Chess

Review

This strategy game features animated battles between Star Wars characters, where a protocol droid can humorously defeat a Sith Lord.

Star Wars Chess was developed by Software Toolworks and released for DOS in 1993. The legacy year 1980 is incorrect and likely refers to the Star Wars franchise or another unrelated game.


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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1993
Size
16.63 MB
Version
AUTORUN.BAT
Rating
0 votes

About Star Wars Chess

Star Wars Chess presents a traditional chess experience with a thematic overlay drawn from the original film trilogy. Each chess piece is represented by a character from that universe, with alignments such as the light side and dark side determining their roles on the board.

A notable feature involves animated sequences that trigger during piece captures, depicting a short battle between the two involved characters. These animations can produce unexpected or humorous outcomes, as the game's logic allows for any character to defeat another according to standard chess rules.