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Software Toolworks' Star Wars Chess, The (USA)

Sega Mega-CD
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1993
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The Software Toolworks' Star Wars Chess adapts the famous chess game to Mega CD with animated Star Wars pieces and spectacular capture fights. The version intensively uses the CD format for detailed combat cinematics and orchestral soundtrack. Pleasant for Star Wars fans and chess fans.

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Category
Board / Card Game 2 players 7+
Description
Star Wars chess on Mega CD with 3D animations of iconic pieces. Published by Software Toolworks, released in September 1993. Saga-inspired pieces, 3D combat animations, difficulty levels and orchestral soundtrack. European, American and alternate versions.

Software Toolworks' Star Wars Chess, The review

4/5
Art direction
"Striking"
4/5
Music
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,11 GB 📅01/09/1993
Published by Software Toolworks

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Collector interest

Software Toolworks' Star Wars Chess, a chessboard where the pieces, inspired by the saga, animate in 3D during captures. Its collector interest lies in the crossing of a prized Star Wars licence with an original concept on the format, sought by franchise fans and the curious about video board games. The US edition, the most widespread, acts as the standard entry.

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