Questy Chess
A single player puzzle for Playdate.
First released: April 20th, 2022
Questy Chess, part of season one on Playdate.
Deep in an ever advancing computer, forgotten and unchanged, remains chess program v1. Peace is shattered by a software update! Can you stop the invading bytes before being overwritten?
- Hark at the minimal bauhaus-esque graphics.
- Absorb the drone soundtrack.
- Vibe in the warm hum of an old chess computer.
Nominated for 2 awards in the Playdate Community Awards! Best Strategy Game & Best Sound Design.
"It's slow but quite compelling, with an unsettling atmosphere" - EDGE magazine
"Questy Chess - weird, glitchy and brilliantly malevolent." - Eurogamer
top 10 games of season 1 - The Verge
"Questy Chess is one of the coolest games, with super lo-fi aesthetics ... it's just such a delight." - IGN
| Questy Chess Credits | |
|---|---|
| Director, Graphics, Level Design | Hawken King |
| Code | Richard Nakamatsu |
| Audio, Music | Justin DiCenzo |
| Art Direction | Dan Clarke |