GraviChess

Its fun

I enjoyed the level difficulty, you really have to think. The customization options were great too!!!

This is a nice puzzle platformer, with some tight but manageable execution windows. But I must admit I felt a bit tired of it by the end, I feel like it overstayed it welcome a bit. I really liked how the tutorials became more "show, don't tell but the midpoint", you learn mechanics firsthand instead of being told them.

GraviChess, created by Lumpy Software, is a creative puzzle-platformer that takes the familiar rules of chess and transforms them into an interactive, movement-based challenge. Instead of recreating the traditional board game, it reimagines chess pieces as controllable entities within compact levels, blending logical problem-solving with platforming elements. This approach gives the game a distinct identity, turning something normally static and turn-based into a more immediate and spatial experience that requires both planning and execution. The core gameplay revolves around navigating levels using the movement rules of classic chess pieces. Each piece retains its traditional behavior, meaning the player must think in terms of lines, angles, and positioning rather than free movement. The objective is usually to eliminate enemy pieces or reach specific points without being captured, and this creates a constant tension between strategy and timing. Players are often required to switch between pieces, carefully choosing which one to use in a given situation. This adds a layer of flexibility, but also increases the complexity of each puzzle, as success depends on understanding how dif…

This game was very challenging and fun at the same time. Each level brought something new into the puzzle, it didn't feel repetitive. It's definitely fun for anyone who enjoys playing chess, and anyone who enjoys solving puzzles. There are also many secrets to be found. Overall, I rate this game very high.