Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess
| Company type | Video game developer and publisher |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Headquarters | United States |
Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess is a video game released in 1990 by Interplay Productions, who both developed and published the title. The game simulates xiangqi on a distinctive green board, characterized by a river dividing the playing field and pieces positioned at the intersections of nine vertical and ten horizontal lines.
Reception
Ken St. Andre, writing for Computer Gaming World, praised the game's technical quality but found it less entertaining compared to its predecessor, attributing this to cultural differences in its appeal. Paul Rand from CU Amiga gave the game an 87% rating, recommending it to those looking for an aesthetically pleasing alternative. The magazine Amiga Action awarded it an 86% score, emphasizing its polished presentation.
John Davison of Games-X rated it with 4 Xs, while Neil Jackson at Amiga Format assigned a 76% score, commending the charming and humorous animations. Chris Jenkins from ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) gave the title an 89 out of 100, suggesting it as an excellent choice for players interested in learning a new chess variant.
Bob Guerra of Compute! remarked that the game successfully conveys the excitement found in the original Battle Chess, now adapted to Chinese chess. In contrast, Tom Malcom from Info rated it 3 stars, considering it less impressive than the first installment.
Reviews
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - Sep, 1991