Chessmaster 10th Edition | |
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Developer(s) | Ubisoft Bucharest [4] |
Publisher(s) | Ubisoft |
Series | Chessmaster |
Platform(s) | Windows, Xbox |
Release | WindowsXbox |
Genre(s) | Computer chess |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Chessmaster 10th Edition is a 2004 chess video game developed and published by Ubisoft for the Windows and Xbox. It is part of the Chessmaster series. The Xbox version is titled simply Chessmaster. [5] The PC version was announced on June 22, 2004 and the Xbox version on August 2, 2004. [6] [7]
The game has a new version of the King chess engine. [4] The number of AI "personalities" has been increased to 200 and the game database has been increased by 50,000 matches. [8] The AI doesn't support resigning. [9] Josh Waitzkin and Larry Christiansen provide tutorial and game commentary. The PC version supports stereoscopic 3D and the game box includes 3D glasses. [8] [10] 35 chess sets are included. [8] Some of the sets have to be unlocked by winning a certain number of ranked games. [9] Other new features include an online ranking system, a create-a-tournament mode, and a tutorial mode called Chessmaster Academy. [2] Network multiplayer options are either the internet or LAN. [11] The internet play, Chessmaster Live, is through ubi.com on the Windows and Xbox Live on the Xbox. [12] [13] [5]
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 81% (PC)
[14] 79% (Xbox) [15] |
Publication | Score |
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1Up.com | 8.0/10 (Xbox) [16] |
GameSpot | 7.8/10 (PC)
[9] 8.1/10 (Xbox) [17] |
GameZone | 8.5/10 (PC)
[12] 9.0/10 (Xbox) [10] |
IGN | 8.4/10 (PC)
[8] 8.5/10 (Xbox) [5] |
Jeuxvideo.com | 17/20 (PC) [1] |
PC Gamer (US) | 80% [13] |
PC PowerPlay | 79% [18] |
Level | 8.6/10 (PC) [11] |
Chessmaster 10th Edition received generally positive reviews from critics. IGN said "[...] considering that you can still get Chessmaster 9000 for twenty bucks, I don't see much reason to go with this newest 10th edition if you're not a serious student of the game. [8] Chessmaster 10th Edition was IGN's runner-up for game of the month in August 2004. [19] GameSpot concluded: "The latest Chessmaster isn't the perfect program for hardcore chess aficionados. However, if you're looking for a good chess program that's packed with a plethora of features and all the bells and whistles, you'll be very happy with Chessmaster 10th Edition." [6] Jeuxvideo.com said the biggest improvement from 9000 is the interface. [1] PC Gamer summarized: "As complete a chess package as you could want, although it's missing a few friendly touches." [13] Level called Chessmaster 10th Edition a well-designed game that appeals to both veteran and casual players. [11] GameZone noted " If you're an ultra hard-core player, you can stick with a Fritz or Kasparov model, but for those of us that do not eat, breathe and sleep chess, this is an excellent game." [12] PC PowerPlay said "[i]t’s easy to get into, pick up, then put down again for a few months." [18]
IGN said "Chessmaster is accessible to all skill levels." [5] GameSpot echoed that "[i]t's perfect for beginners, intermediates, and experts alike". 1UP.com summarized: "Chessmaster offers a plethora of options, online play, and no innovation to a game that doesn't really need innovation [...]". [16] GameZone called it "[a] top quality game that did not short the consumers or insult the seasoned players by dumping a low-end game for the sake of having a chess game for the Xbox." [10]