Conjurer's Chess Journey
Take on the role of The Conjurer, a master of magic chess. Challenge five formidable foes, listed from weakest to strongest, and navigate duels where both tactics and agility lead to victory. Outwit and outmaneuver your opponents by utilizing unique magical attacks of your chess pieces.
Supported Controllers
- Keyboard
- Gamepad
How to Play
Keyboard Specific
- J Key (NES 'A'): Select pieces with the chess cursor or jump during combat.
- H Key (NES 'B'): Deselect with the chess cursor or activate piece-specific attacks in combat.
- WASD or Arrow Keys: Navigate menus, move the chess cursor, and control your piece during combat.
- Enter Key ('Start'): Start the game
Gamepad Specific
- Right Face Button (NES 'A'): Select pieces with the chess cursor or jump during combat.
- Bottom Face Button (NES 'B'): Deselect with the chess cursor or activate piece-specific attacks in combat.
- D-Pad: Navigate menus, move the chess cursor, and control lateral movement during combat.
Piece Abilities
- Pawn: Wields a sword—swing it with the attack button to slash adversaries.
- Knight: Can leap onto opponents' heads, damaging them upon impact.
- Bishop: Conjures a revolving ball of light, providing a protective barrier and a means to attack.
- Rook: Launches a powerful projectile that can damage distant enemies.
- Queen: A versatile powerhouse, combining the Rook's projectile and the Bishop’s revolving light attack.
- Kings capture automatically!
Game Dynamics
- Each match is a test of both strategic placement and precise control of your pieces. Avoid your opponent's pieces and their magical attacks.
- Victory in battles is achieved through clever positioning and optimal use of your pieces' unique abilities.
Tips
- Study your opponents' attack patterns and plan your moves strategically.
- Experiment with different pieces to find the most effective way to conquer each opponent.
- The attacking piece gets one extra life.
