Robert Grosso
TechRaptorChess Ultra Review – A Strong Gambit
Published 1/9/2018
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70
-16 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PSVR / PC / Steam VR / Oculus Rift / XONE / Switch - 6/21/2017
Chess Ultra
Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
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- Ripstone
- Publisher
- Ripstone
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Critic avg
86
12 scored reviews
Total coverage
12
All coverage currently scored
Score range
70–100
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 86 across 12 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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12 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 42%
80–896 reviews · 50%
70–791 review · 8%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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David Silbert
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Chess Ultra'
Published 1/3/2018
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Score
85
-1 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalTracey
PS3Blog.net[Beyond PlayStation] Chess Ultra Review | PS3Blog.net
Published 12/8/2017
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Score
95
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalCasey Gibson
Nintendo World ReportChess Ultra (Switch) Review
Published 11/8/2017
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85
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalThomas Whitehead
Nintendo LifeReview: Chess Ultra (Switch eShop)
Published 11/3/2017
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalNindie Spotlight
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Chess Ultra Review
Published 11/3/2017
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85
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Chess Ultra (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 7/5/2017
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Score
90
+4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalPaul Acevedo
Windows CentralChess Ultra for Xbox One review: A deep chess game with cross-platform multiplayer | Windows Central
Published 6/29/2017
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Score
80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisChess Ultra Review
Published 6/28/2017
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalCeidz
PS4Blog.net[PS4 Double Review] Chess Ultra Review
Published 6/27/2017
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95
+9 vs critic avg
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