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Review of Auto Chess on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Dec 2020
Cover image of Auto Chess on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 16 Dec 2020
Genre: Auto Battler
Developer: Drodo Studio
Publisher: Drodo Studio

Introduction

Welcome to the whimsical and chaotic world of Auto Chess-a game where your strategy revolves around throwing virtual chess pieces at each other like you're in a game of mechanical dodgeball. Did you ever want to determine the fate of cute little heroes without doing anything besides clicking? Well, buckle up, because you've just found your new obsession!

Gameplay

In Auto Chess, you lead a mini army made up of embarrassingly adorable and ridiculously powerful Dota 2 heroes. Yes, you heard me right-no more squinting at complex hero abilities or dreading the thought of last-hitting those creeps. You face off against up to seven other players on their own boards-it's basically chess, but without the hassle of actually making any moves yourself! You'll start by more or less playing a game of Pokémon: buy heroes, collect them, and then upgrade them by merging those little nuggets into more powerful forms. It's like pawning off your friends on the black market just to gather more power! The exciting part? Battles occur totally automatically! You can sit back, munch on your pizza rolls, and watch your beautifully compiled army of Dota heroes duke it out with other players. It's surprisingly captivating. As you watch, you will occasionally shout things like 'What are you doing? No, not that way!'. Your friends might start questioning your sanity after a few rounds. Auto Chess is filled with strategic choices that put even your friend Netflix's perpetual indecision to shame. You have to choose from what characters you draw based on a limited pool, allocate gold wisely, synergize your pieces based on attributes, and, if you're feeling really adventurous, re-roll the shop above your enemy's board. (Take THAT, person across from you!) Plus, let's not forget the delightful copper-creeps that appear every ten rounds-these dudes are there to interrupt your cozy streams of high-stakes battles, reminding you even chessboards need a little party!

Graphics

Auto Chess gives you a cartoony, almost candy-like aesthetic that feels like Diwali met a Middle-Earth holiday party. The maps are colorful and vibrant, each unit bursting with personality, even if they're just standing around waiting for their turn to fight. Think of it more like a delightful parade of characters rather than some boring strategic masterpiece! If you don't drool over all the cheerful chaos, you're not doing it right.

Conclusion

Overall, Auto Chess for the PS4 turns the auto battler genre into a charming puzzle game that merges strategy and luck in equal measures. You can play casually, you can play competitively (and maybe cry a little), or you can use it as an excuse to avoid socializing with your friends (hey, that's what it's for, right?). Sure, not every matchup will end with you feeling victorious, but the thrill of assembling your hero rainbow makes every match worth it. So, gather your chips, pop on your comfy hoodie, and jump into the beautiful chaos that is Auto Chess. Just remember: it's not just a game, it's an excellent way to depict your secret desire for world domination, one rallying hero at a time!

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