Alright, here we go—let’s jump right into the chaos. You ever take something super familiar, like, I dunno, chess, and just… flip it on its head? No? Well, that’s what’s happening with this game, Beyond the Board. I mean, what do you think they’re doing, knitting a sweater? Spoiler: it’s not that. It’s like taking chess and tossing it into a blender along with a generous scoop of “What the heck?”
Okay, Fragile Shapes Studio—that’s who’s behind this unpredictable concoction. They’re doing this minimalist puzzle thingy and maybe I’ll manage to throw in “turn-based” somewhere. All this commotion is about to hit Steam, and there’s even a demo out there already. Go snag that. Or don’t. I’m not here to push buttons for you.
The game—it’s, like, guiding a Rook. Not a real bird rook, alright? The chess piece. It’s almost like Monument Valley twisted with Limbo and yeah, we’re still stuck in a quirky grid. Anyone else craving a checkerboard cookie after all this talk?
And they revealed this beast during the OTK Games Expo with gameplay sneak peeks. Chess without the handcuffs! Pieces go rogue, puzzles mess with your brain cells, and let’s just forget linear paths exist. Curiosity + your wildest imaginings = what you need. That’s the secret sauce.
There’s a bit of drama too—imagine being a Rook, lightning hits, and bam! You’re chasing enemy kings across collapsing lands. Sounds absolutely stress-free, right? Wrong. Hidden paths? Check. Enemy goons? Double-check. Boss battles? Consider it done. It’s a party, except with way more puzzles.
Ah, but no dialogues this time my friends—just vibes, atmosphere, and sound. Scene setting and moods invite you to connect the dots, or not. Kinda depends how you roll with storytelling vibes, I guess.
And there’s that demo again, huddled somewhere on Steam, waiting, like a puppy for a walk. If you’re feeling adventurous (go figure) maybe give it a whirl. You might not even like chess; consider it a perk—no need to fake it here!
Honestly, all this talk of inspiration and chess… is it me, or does anyone else suddenly want to learn knitting instead?
