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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TopWare Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Dagor}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 17, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 17, 2011}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 17, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 17, 2011}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 5, 2016|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 5, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/211050/announcements/detail/535196703188715786|title=No Activation, Linux port and Steam Cloud! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Battle vs Chess|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|wrapper=Wine}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Chess }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 211050 | |steam appid = 211050 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 338920,339760, | + | |steam appid side = 211070, 338920, 339760, 339620, 339630, 510150, 510140 |
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1110071253 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 2127708751, 1769716566, 1265699402, 2101727052, 1626469413 | ||
+ | |hltb = 13944 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 69569 |
|wikipedia = Battle vs. Chess | |wikipedia = Battle vs. Chess | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 17600 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game was released as '''''Check vs. Mate''''' in the USA due to a legal claim over the ''[[Series:Battle Chess|Battle Chess]]'' name by [[Company:Interplay Entertainment|Interplay Entertainment]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1110071253|battle_vs_chess}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/211050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Battle vs. Chess) | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/211050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Battle vs. Chess) | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/211070/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Check vs. Mate) | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/211070/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Check vs. Mate) | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | GFWL | Windows version requires {{DRM|Games for Windows - LIVE|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local= | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation, key, GFWL | Windows version requires {{DRM|Games for Windows - LIVE|SSA=yes|ZDPP=no|local=yes}}. <br/> Uses an in-house DRM activate-able by Internet or by phone. | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B008XN0GOQ | unknown | Check vs. Mate. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B008XN0GOQ | unknown | Check vs. Mate. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | battle-vs-chess | activation | {{store link|GamersGate|check-vs-mate|Check vs. Mate}} also available.<br/>[[DRM]]: Other DRM. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | battle-vs-chess | activation | {{store link|GamersGate|check-vs-mate|Check vs. Mate}} also available.<br/>[[DRM]]: Other DRM. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | battle_vs_chess | DRM-free | {{Store link|GOG.com|battle_vs_chess_grandmaster_edition|Grandmaster}} and {{Store link|GOG.com|battle_vs_chess_grandmaster_premium_edition|Grandmaster Premium}} editions also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | battle-vs-chess | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | battle-vs-chess | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble Store | battle-vs-chess | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble Store | battle-vs-chess | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 211050 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 211050 | Steam | International version.<br>{{Store link|Steam-bundle|1141|Grandmaster}} and {{Store link|Steam-bundle|636|Grandmaster Premium}} editions also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 211070 | Steam | North American version.<br>{{Store link|Steam-bundle|1140|Grandmaster}} and {{Store link|Steam-bundle|637|Grandmaster Premium}} editions also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | check-vs-mate | DRM-free | Released as Check vs. Mate, but includes Battle vs. Chess as bonus content | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | check-vs-mate | DRM-free | Released as Check vs. Mate, but includes Battle vs. Chess as bonus content | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Grandmaster Edition''' includes the base game and both DLC. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Grandmaster Premium Edition''' includes the base game, both DLC and the Art & Music Premium Pack. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Dark Desert | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Floating Island | + | {{DLC/row| Floating Island | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = false |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Check vs Mate graphics settings.png|Graphics settings}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Check vs Mate game settings.png|Gameplay settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battle-vs-chess/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battle-vs-chess/en | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = 2x | + | |antialiasing notes = 2x/4x/8x [[MSAA]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
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|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Check vs Mate sound settings.png|Sound settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = European version only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = European version only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = European version only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = European version only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = European version only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = European version only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = unknown |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = true |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = true |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux powerpc app = | + | |linux powerpc app = unknown |
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 08:57, 1 May 2024
Developers | |
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Targem Games | |
Publishers | |
TopWare Interactive | |
Engines | |
Dagor | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 17, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | May 17, 2011 |
Linux (Wine) | December 5, 2016[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Chess |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Battle vs. Chess is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view chess game.
The game was released as Check vs. Mate in the USA due to a legal claim over the Battle Chess name by Interplay Entertainment.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions (Battle vs. Chess)
- Steam Community Discussions (Check vs. Mate)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Windows version requires Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 1]. Uses an in-house DRM activate-able by Internet or by phone. |
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Amazon.com | Check vs. Mate. | |||
GamersGate | Check vs. Mate also available. DRM: Other DRM. |
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GOG.com | Grandmaster and Grandmaster Premium editions also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | International version. Grandmaster and Grandmaster Premium editions also available. |
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Steam | North American version. Grandmaster and Grandmaster Premium editions also available. |
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ZOOM Platform | Released as Check vs. Mate, but includes Battle vs. Chess as bonus content |
Version differences
- The Grandmaster Edition includes the base game and both DLC.
- The Grandmaster Premium Edition includes the base game, both DLC and the Art & Music Premium Pack.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Dark Desert | ||
Floating Island |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\battle vs chess\user_config.cfg |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Some resolutions not listed; see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | UI is stretched. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 2x/4x/8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution in user_config.cfg[2] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Noted at product page on Steam. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, music, SFX. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | European version only. | |||
French | ||||
German | European version only. | |||
Hungarian | European version only. | |||
Italian | European version only. | |||
Polish | European version only. | |||
Russian | European version only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | |||
LAN play | 2 | |||
Online play | 2 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Single Core | Intel Core 2 Duo |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Mac 2.0 GHz | Multicore CPU |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Per Pixel Shader 2.0 | AMD Radeon X ATI |
Notes
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: SSA activation, supports local profiles.
References
- ↑ No Activation, Linux port and Steam Cloud! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Battle vs Chess - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Battle vs. Chess | WSGF