Mana Chess

Awesome turn based strategy game, simple to learn but tough to master. Pick the wrong abilities or miscalculate your moves and you are in trouble! Early access so it has some bugs as expected but this game is super fun! I love the ability selection and bonuses you get for completing the level under par!

I came across this game the other day and it seemed interesting enough to pick up. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I actually really liked it. The concept is straightforward, and you don't waste time watching tutorial videos or scrolling through menu prompts. The art and music lend the game a unique style I haven't really seen before. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this game develops. Of course, being early access, I did encounter a few bugs, but nothing major. There are a few things I think that would be great to add, though. One of them would be I wish your turn automatically ended when you were out of mana. I also wish there was a better indicator of whose turn it currently was. It would be great if there was just some text somewhere that said it. TLDR: Pick it up and play! It's a fun concept and pretty cheap

This game is awesome, but too buggy to be playable. Don't waste your money on this because they stopped responding in 2022. I'm posting this in 2026. Legit. I want to play this game. The bugs (which prevent you from clicking on items and skills) are too severe to deem this as a playable game. As soon as I hear back from the developers, I will change this review to reflect on that interaction.