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Morph King

$0.99
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Developer:
Elias Diez Urbizu
Publisher:
Elias Diez Urbizu
Platforms:
Windows Linux
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About This Game

Developer's Note

MORPH KING began as a little experiment on an idea for a Chess variant, one that I wasn't planning on selling until the scope grew a bit. Please expect MORPH KING to be an arcade score-chaser game. Feel free to contact me through my email address or on Twitter with any feedback.

What's this?

MORPH KING is an arcade chess variant that has you control only one piece, but this piece is special: every time it moves, it morphs. Use this ability to outmaneuver predictable enemies, and don't let them swarm you!

Gameplay

  • On your turn, you'll move your only piece, then morph into a random piece type (you can see the next 3 morphs).
  • On the enemy turn, every enemy will move in perfectly predictable ways.
  • For every enemy you capture, you gain a score point, successive captures increase the points gained.
  • If you get captured, you'll be locked as a King for some turns, if you're captured as a King, it's game over.

Features

  • Master the ability to morph and use it to escape sticky situations.
  • Use a come-back mechanic creatively to not just avoid death, but take out pesky enemies.
  • Determine the patterns of enemy pieces, then exploit them.
  • Last as long as you can in Endless mode, as difficulty increases.
  • Score as many points as you can in 60 seconds in Bullet mode.
  • Find creative solutions to quickly beat randomized waves of enemies.
  • Listen to piano covers of traditional Russian folk music.

Credits

Most soundtrack pieces are by Sheet Music Boss, sound effects are retrieved from various royalty free SFX sites.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
9 user reviews
89%
Positive
1 hrs at review
Recommended

Morph King is exactly what it seems to be, and I mean that in the best possible way. A stylised, easy to understand but hard to master twist on Chess. Don't let the cute animations and sounds trick you though - there is plenty of depth here, and it hooked me surprisingly fast. You control only one chess piece, but it changes type each turn (Rook, then pawn, then queen and so on). Thus, the game provides a simple premise, but it get complicated fast as you have to calculate many enemy movements, your upcoming chess piece types and of course the normal movement and board tactics. There are two modes: Endless and Bullet. The former is a classic arcade style high score chaser, while the latter challenges your fast thinking skills to see what you can score in a minute. And given the type of game here, a tactical turn-based board game, these modes are very different experiences. If you like chess, but want something fresh and a change of pace from the classic game, this is your game. A ...

7 helpful
23 min at review
Recommended

There's a timed mode that keeps you on your toes a lot, makes you think. I wish it had more timings, but 1 minute was pretty good to play in for a while. For the price, it's great!

6 helpful
39 min at review
Recommended

It's a fun game to play for a bit, the soundtrack was really nice.

6 helpful
27 min at review
Recommended

Very creative concept, I love it! The "morph" mechanic really forces you to think strategically but unique to the classic chess game. This game is really fun, and has just the right amount of challenge.

4 helpful
57 min at review
Recommended

Chess but if you morphed

3 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

Really great game about chess, can be really chill and really stressful with the two differents modes ! I quite like the animations and all the sounds in the game, but in bullet mode, having animations that doesn't stops the time is really something frustrating, but that's what makes the difference between a no-loss run and a more chaotic one ! Very good game, solid gameplay that is easy to get your hands on !

3 helpful
2 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Disclaimer: My rating on this game as of the time posting this is *mixed*. A very entertaining concept, but unfortunately the novelty wears off quite fast due to the lack of different modes. I initially thought the difficulties would add on new quirks and allow enemies to make longer moves, but it's literally just more enemy spawns. Additionally, most of the achievements (except for Quick Thinking, which was more reliant on resetting games until you got the magic run) were quite easy and left a lot more to be desired. It only took me 2 hours to complete everything, but I felt like I was playing something worth more around $1 of content. I think it's worth checking out and giving it a shot, but for those really looking for something challenging and engaging, you won't find much here.

2 helpful

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, or 7. 64-bit.
  • Processor: 2Ghz or better.
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatibility, anything around 2011 or higher.
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

FAQ

How much does Morph King cost?

Morph King costs $0.99.

What are the system requirements for Morph King?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, or 7. 64-bit. Processor: 2Ghz or better. Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatibility, anything around 2011 or higher. Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Recommended: Recommended: Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

What platforms is Morph King available on?

Morph King is available on Windows PC, Linux.

Is Morph King worth buying?

Morph King has 89% positive reviews from 9 players.

When was Morph King released?

Morph King was released on Aug 26, 2022.

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