Chessmaster 3D
↘ 17%
Long Box (Playstation - US, Strategy)
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Complete
$21.16
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
Chessmaster 3D is a strategy game that takes place in an alternate universe. The story follows the quest to save the world from destruction by powerful enemies known as the "Shadow Syndicate". Players must navigate through various levels, each with its own unique challenges and obstacles, to reach the final showdown against the mastermind behind the syndicate.
Gameplay involves using a combination of traditional chess pieces and new 3D elements, such as depth perception and rotation. The goal is to checkmate your opponent's king while navigating through a complex battlefield. Players can use special abilities, like teleportation and levitation, to gain an advantage over their opponents.
Chessmaster 3D was released on the PlayStation in January 1996 and is still enjoyed by retro gaming enthusiasts today. Its unique blend of strategy and 3D gameplay makes it a standout title in the genre.
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
Directional buttons ↑↓←→
Move cursor
△ button
Replace currently selected piece
○ button
Confirm selections / Pick up piece / Place piece
□ button
Display a list of pieces captured by each player
X button
View move suggestions / return to the previous screen
START button
Access option menu/quit current game
SELECT button
Cancel CPU thinking time
L1 button
Take back last move
L2 button
Replay last move
R1 button + R2 button
Reverse board (IP VS 2P mode)
↑↓ directional buttons
highlight the desired selection
How to Play
1P VS-COM
Highlight menu selections using the directional buttons. Press the button to return to the Mode Select screen.
Select Opponent
Use the directional buttons to highlight the desired character. Each character provides a different level of challenge.
First Move
Use the directional buttons to decide which player makes the first move.
Option
Press the button to access the option menu.
Start
Press the button to commence play.
1P VS 2P
Highlight selections using the ↑↓ directional buttons. Press the A button to return to the Mode Select screen.
First Move
Use the directional buttons to decide which player makes the first move.
Reverse Function
Turn this feature ON to automatically switch the chessboard view after each move. Turn this feature OFF to manually change the view during the game by using the L2 or R2 buttons.
Option
Press the button to access the option menu.
Start
Press the button to commence play.
OPTION
Option menu options can be highlighted using the ↑↓ directional buttons. Press the button to display further details regarding a particular menu option and again to confirm any desired changes. Press the button to cancel selections and return to the Mode Select screen.
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Piece
Set the type of chess pieces to be used here. Initially only one set is available (Marble), more sets are made available after defeating CPU opponents in the 1P mode.
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Board
Set the type of chessboard to be used here. Initially only one board is available (Marble), more chessboards are made available after defeating CPU opponents in the 1P mode.
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Background
Select from four different background colors.
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Cursor
Choose from three different cursor images.
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Name of Pieces
When turned ON, the name of the piece the cursor is pointing at is displayed.
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BGM
Choose the background music selection that will play during the game.
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Sound
Adjust the sound setting (STEREO/MONO).
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Voice
Turn the play-by-play voice feature ON/OFF here.
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Sound Effect
Turn sound effect sound settings ON/OFF here.
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Hint
Turn the in-game move suggestion feature ON/OFF. Press the button during a game to use this option.
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View
Change the chessboard view setting here.
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Character Effect
Turn in-game opponent text comments ON/OFF.
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Reverse Function (1P VS 2P mode only)
Turn this feature ON to automatically switch the chessboard view after each move. Turn this feature OFF to manually change the view during the game by using the R1 or R2 buttons.
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Display Moves
Turn this feature ON in order to display all possible movement locations for the selected piece.
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Save & Load
Access these two options to save and load game data.
RULE
Use the directional buttons to highlight menu selections, press the button to begin and cancel demonstrations.
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History of Chess
View a brief description of the history of chess.
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Names and Moves of Pieces
Use the directional buttons to highlight the desired piece, press the button to view a description of the piece's movement capabilities.
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Take a Piece
View a demonstration explaining the capturing of an opponent's pieces.
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Checkmate
This demonstration explains the check and checkmate situations.
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Pawn Promotion
A demonstration explaining pawn promotion.
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Castling
View a demonstration that explains castling.
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Draws
Provides an explanation of situations that can be declared a draw.
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