Check and Slash

About

" Check and Slash mixes hack-and-slash action with strategic chess-inspired movement. You navigate shifting board layouts, using moves based on chess pieces to position yourself for attacks. Combat involves quick strikes, dodges, and countering enemy patterns. Rescue scattered black pieces to earn power-ups and unlock new abilities. The goal is to track down and defeat a series of armored opponents leading to the final boss. The game stands out by forcing you to think several moves ahead while keeping combat fast and punchy. Early reviews praise its clever mechanics and tight controls, with some calling it a "refreshing twist on brawler basics." Available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC, and Linux since May 2024. Short but replayable levels let you experiment with different strategies between fights.