Wii Chess

Infobox VG
title = Wii Chess


caption=European "Wii Chess" Box Art
developer=Nintendo
publisher=Nintendo
distributor=
designer=
engine=
version=
released=Wii
vgrelease|EU= January 18, 2008

WiiWare
vgrelease|JP=September 30, 2008
genre=Traditional game
modes=Single-player, Multiplayer, Online
ratings=PEGI: 3+
platforms=Wii, WiiWare
media=1 x Wii Optical Disc, Download
requirements=
input=Wii Remote

"Wii Chess" is a chess video game for the Wii console. It was developed by Nintendo and was released on January 18 2008 in Europe as a budget-priced retail title.cite web|title=Euro Wii/DS release dates yet again|url= http://gonintendo.com/?p=23438|publisher=GoNintendo|date=2007-08-22|accessdate=2007-08-22] [ [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=177020 News: Nintendo gives out massive '08 schedule - ComputerAndVideoGames.com ] ] Under the name "Tsuushin Taikyoku: World Chess", it was released as a downloadable WiiWare title in Japan on September 30, 2008. [ [http://www.wiiware-world.com/news/2008/09/wii_chess_comes_to_wiiware_in_japan Wii Chess Comes to WiiWare in Japan] ]

"Wii Chess" uses the Loop Express chess engine. [ [http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=2650 Wii News: Wii Chess Screens - Official Nintendo Magazine] ]

Gameplay

The game is played using the Wii Remote. However, instead of the pointer function, chess pieces are moved across the board using the D-pad on the controller.

The game features an option that gives players new to chess instructions on how each piece should move across the board. Players are also able to record and replay their games at a later time. Players can also play online against other players courtesy of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, with "Wii Chess" players being able to compete against players of "World Chess" and vice-versa. [ [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/wiiware/wauj/versus/index.html Nintendo.jp "World Chess" Wi-Fi overview] ]

Reception

Official Nintendo Magazine UK gave the game 78%. They praised the great online multiplayer and how the game plays a "perfect game". Their main criticisms were the bland visuals and the fact it will not capture the imaginations of people who do not like chess. [ [http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=2809 Wii Review: Wii Chess - Official Nintendo Magazine ] ] Eurogamer gave the game 7/10, citing that it features a number of "sensible options", but notes that it misses features that would more than justify the price of the game. [ [http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=91320 Wii Chess Review] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/games/wii/wii_chess_2787.html Official UK site]
* [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/wiiware/wauj/index.html "World Chess" Japanese site]