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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Dagor}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 17, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 17, 2011}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 17, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 17, 2011}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 5, 2016|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 5, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/211050/announcements/detail/535196703188715786|title=No Activation, Linux port and Steam Cloud! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Battle vs Chess|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|wrapper=Wine}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Chess }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 211050 | |steam appid = 211050 | ||
|steam appid side = 211070, 338920, 339760, 339620, 339630, 510150, 510140 | |steam appid side = 211070, 338920, 339760, 339620, 339630, 510150, 510140 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 13944 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 69569 |
|wikipedia = Battle vs. Chess | |wikipedia = Battle vs. Chess | ||
|winehq = 17600 | |winehq = 17600 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
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| + | |release history = The game was released as '''''Check vs. Mate''''' in the USA due to a legal claim over the ''[[Series:Battle Chess|Battle Chess]]'' name by [[Company:Interplay Entertainment|Interplay Entertainment]]. | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/211050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Battle vs. Chess) | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/211050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Battle vs. Chess) | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/211070/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Check vs. Mate) | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/211070/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Check vs. Mate) | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Check vs Mate graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Check vs Mate game settings.png|Gameplay settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battle-vs-chess/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battle-vs-chess/en | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
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|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| − | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| − | |linux powerpc app = | + | |linux powerpc app = unknown |
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux arm app = unknown | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = FMOD | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 21 October 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Targem Games | |
| Publishers | |
| TopWare Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Dagor | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 17, 2011 |
| macOS (OS X) | May 17, 2011 |
| Linux (Wine) | December 5, 2016[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Chess |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Fantasy |
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Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Battle vs. Chess is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view chess game.
The game was released as Check vs. Mate in the USA due to a legal claim over the Battle Chess name by Interplay Entertainment.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions (Battle vs. Chess)
- Steam Community Discussions (Check vs. Mate)
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Windows version requires Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]. Uses an in-house DRM activate-able by Internet or by phone. |
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| Amazon.com | |
Check vs. Mate. | |
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| GamersGate | |
Check vs. Mate also available. DRM: Other DRM. |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
Separate SKU for US version. | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
Released as Check vs. Mate, but includes Battle vs. Chess as bonus content | |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Desert | |
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| Floating Island | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\battle vs chess\user_config.cfg |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics settings
Gameplay settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Some resolutions not listed; see Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | UI is stretched. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x/4x/8x MSAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Widescreen resolution
| Set resolution in user_config.cfg[2] |
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Noted at product page on Steam. | |
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Sound settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, music, SFX. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | European version only. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | European version only. | |||
| Hungarian | European version only. | |||
| Italian | European version only. | |||
| Polish | European version only. | |||
| Russian | European version only. | |||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | |||
| LAN play | 2 | |||
| Online play | 2 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7, 8 |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Single Core | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Mac 2.0 GHz | Multicore CPU |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Per Pixel Shader 2.0 | AMD Radeon X ATI |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, supports local profiles.
References
- ↑ No Activation, Linux port and Steam Cloud! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Battle vs Chess - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Battle vs. Chess | WSGF