80
Whether you’re new to the game or a member of the old high-school chess club, you’ll find the Chessmaster series still holds the crown as “King” of the sixty-four-squared board.
70
It's a graphically functional, perfectly playable plug-in for those who want a quick game of chess. Nothing more, nothing less. Just chess.
85
The beating heart of chess is laid bare with such care that aspiring Kasparovs might yet be lured from the PC dungeon.
Chessmaster LIVE
Released On:
Jan 30, 2008
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Generally Favorable
76
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85
The beating heart of chess is laid bare with such care that aspiring Kasparovs might yet be lured from the PC dungeon.
80
Tough competition will improve your game, but won't convert anyone not already chess crazy. [Mar 2008, p.94]
80
A practically endless set of challenges has also been included. [Issue#30, p.118]
80
While Chessmaster Live isn't going to suddenly fatten up the ranks of wannabe grandmasters, it does offer nearly everything you'd want in a competitive simulator while including all the necessary tools for engrossing offline and online matches. It's also a great chess educator.
80
Whether you’re new to the game or a member of the old high-school chess club, you’ll find the Chessmaster series still holds the crown as “King” of the sixty-four-squared board.
70
Overall a pleasing little game even for a complete novice such as myself, but there are a couple of jarring annoyances here and there dropping the score a notch.
64
Chessmaster Live is a functional board game, but in this day and age we need a bit more to give it the stamp of approval.
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Summary[Xbox Live Arcade] Enjoy playing as a real strategist with the Xbox Live version of the most-acclaimed chess franchise. Chessmaster Live allows you to challenge friends and players all over the world in thrilling contests and determine who's the real champ. Choose among several 3-D (or 2-D) sets and play against virtual characters or re... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date:Jan 30, 2008
Developer:
- Ubisoft Bulgaria
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