“MEGACHESS” combines the intellectual challenge of chess with the adventurous spirit of a roguelike dungeon crawler, creating a unique gaming experience that captivates both chess enthusiasts and fans of strategy games. Set in a richly imagined world, players embark on a quest through five distinct areas, each filled with over a hundred hand-crafted levels that promise a fresh challenge at every turn. The king is Dead. Long Live the king ! The game offers players the choice of five different classes, each boasting a unique ability that influences gameplay. Whether you prefer the stealthy approach of the Knight, the strategic prowess of the Bishop, or the brute force of the Rook, “MEGACHESS” allows you to tailor your dungeon-crawling experience to your preferred playstyle. This class system adds depth and variety, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies as they delve deeper into the dungeon. Players are faced with a critical decision: rush through the levels, gathering gold for sacrifices to gain immediate but temporary advantages, or take a more measured approach, capturing powerful units along the way. These captured units enhance your army, providing long-term benefits that could be crucial in the battles to come. This strategic dilemma forces players to balance risk and reward, making each playthrough uniquely challenging. The ultimate goal is to defeat the forgotten Black King, a formidable adversary who awaits in the depths of the dungeon. The journey to the Black King is fraught with danger, but also opportunities to strengthen your army with unique pieces, acquire powerful buffs and effects, and unlock potent passives that can turn the tide of battle in your favor. “MEGACHESS” stands out for its innovative fusion of genres, offering a chess-based gameplay experience that is both familiar and entirely new. The game’s roguelike elements introduce randomness and unpredictability, ensuring that no two playthroughs are the same. With its strategic depth, variety of classes, and the constant tension between speed and caution, “MEGACHESS” offers a compelling and replayable experience that challenges players to think several moves ahead, not just on the chessboard, but in the dungeon itself. Whether you’re a seasoned chess player looking for a new twist on the game or a strategy game aficionado in search of your next challenge, “MEGACHESS” promises hours of engaging gameplay. So, prepare to dive into the dungeon, build your army, and embark on a quest to defeat the Black King in this thrilling chess-based adenture. Credits Armand Alléaume (gorglomux) – Everything – except sounds and music Music : ‘The Long Dark’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Action drums by Ashenrise on pixabay –https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-action-drums-2-154692/   Sounds : tap-vocal by Octave Ui Sounds https://freesound.org/people/0megaMan/sounds/561077/ https://freesound.org/people/newlocknew/sounds/497206/ https://freesound.org/people/slimdog/sounds/392357/ https://freesound.org/people/mh2o/sounds/351518/ https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/212943/ Made for the Acerola Game Jam 0 ! Github link: https://github.com/Gorglomux/Megachess