Fantasy Chess 3.01.01

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• Price: Free to try (Limited number of characters); $14.95 to buy
• Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP
• Date added: April 15, 2009
• Total Downloads: 220,835
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CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: CNET Staff

"Spider takes Cockroach" doesn't quite have the same ring as "Queen takes Knight," but in the game of Fantasy Chess, it's all the same. Though the graphics are middling and the gameplay limited to beginning levels, this program does follow the basic rules of chess. The gameboard (and most pieces) are two-dimensional, and for some reason you can't choose whether to be black or white; the computer chooses for you.

The trial version does, however, let you choose between dinosaur pieces and classic ones. During the game, you can redo your last move or set up situations on the board for further study, but when we tried the latter feature, we couldn't pick up the game again; it just started over. So to sum up: iffy looks, limited options, and bugs galore--not exactly our chess fantasy.

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Fantasy Chess lets you play chess using fantasy creatures. Choose from different character sets including dinosaurs, insects, and traditional pieces. Moves are highlighted, and the difficulty levels (10 in all) are designed for beginning players. Veteran players can practice strategic moves. Play against another person or the computer, and use the option to set up the board with situations.

Version 3.01.01 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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