Oskar | Wishlist RPG Chess on Steam♟⚔

I probably won't post any more updates on here until I have everything sorted in terms of a gameplay trailer and release date, but know that I'll be working behind-the-scenes as much as I can to get the game finished soon💪 Thank you all for being so patient!🙏 (3/3)

I'm also currently balancing development with my other job, something I thought was going to be a difficult task, but it's actually going surprisingly well I'd say🫡 (2/3)

RPG Chess♟️: As it was becoming increasingly tedious to add features due to the amount of spaghetti code and quick fix solutions, I decided to go in and rewrite the ENTIRE code. I'm pleased to announce it's yielded great results and everything feels way smoother now🥹 (1/3) #gamedev

RPG Chess♟️: After a pause in development to finish my thesis, I'm back to work on the game! Started adding some new abilities, and I'm quite happy with how this one turned out🙌 #gamedev #chess

Norwegian game developer offers new spin on pawn vs. queen in “RPG Chess” An angle Norwegian game developer Oskar Aleksander Melbye takes in the annoucement trailer for “RPG Chess,” his game coming via Steam, is as striking as the titan vs. “underdog” narratives that, in pa...

Had a lovely chat with @chilltownblues.bsky.social where we talked about RPG Chess! You can check it out here if you're interested👇 #gamedev
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Means a lot, thanks!

Thanks😊

Thanks, really appreciate it🙏

TLDR: Release of the game is delayed. My inexperience as a solo-game developer caused me to underestimate the time it takes to actually finish a game. As things stand I have a working copy, but I'm not satisfied with the game's polish and there are still some features missing. I'm currently also writing a bachelor's thesis, which is leaving me less time than anticipated to work on the game. As RPG Chess will be my first project published, I want to make it right. So instead of rushing to keep the launch date I set for May 9th, I've decided to go back to an undecided date of "2025", and instead update you with a new date only after I'm finished with the game's production. I'm very sorry and frankly embarrassed, but I hope you'll still look forward to when it eventually comes out, as I promise you: It WILL be tons of fun!

An update on the release of RPG Chess:

Ooh cool idea! Possibly down the line, but probably not on launch🤔

RPG Chess♟: Early look at one of the overworld maps from the roguelike singleplayer-mode🌄 #gamedev

Thanks! For the single-player mode, it works sort of as a deckbuilder, where early battles consists of just a few pieces. In online matches however, every board has all the pieces from the start!

RPG Chess♟: Each piece has its own unique skill alongside attack that can be used at any time. The pawn has the skill "Gambit", which has it sacrificing itself to give some experience to the king👑 #gamedev

Thanks Tim, appreciate it🙏

RPG Chess♟: One of the new abilities that's been added☄ Now featuring audio🔊 #gamedev

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it😭

To wrap up this rather lengthy thread, I'll now take a brief break from development to focus on my studies. However, I'll be sharing new content from the game in the coming weeks, and I'll also aim to have a gameplay-trailer ready in the not-too-distant future👀 Thank you for all your support!♟ (6/6)

While it sucks not being part of the event, I'm very excited with the way the project is taking shape! I haven't shared this since it's mostly due to another group of people, but I currently have 2000+ wishlists on Steam after a few TikToks/YouTube Shorts went viral, which is just insane. (5/6)

- Implemented castling, pawn promotion (with an RPG-twist) and unique King-logic👑
- Finalized the cooldown system and stat calculations🔢
- Added a ton of new abilities, amounting for a current total of 18 abilities in the game🟣
- Various bugfixes and QOL-improvements✅ (4/6)

- Full implementation of sound, composing multiple themes for the soundtrack🎶
- Introduced an elemental system, where the pieces and abilities have different element types🔥
- Implemented status effects, buffs and debuffs🔺🔻
- Added a bunch of new UI, animations and particle effects☄ (3/6)

The push for the demo deadline has yielded A LOT of progress on the game. Part of the reason I haven't provided any updates for a while is simply because I've been developing non-stop, resulting in the following additions to the game: (2/6)

Opening shot of the Bedroom Board

RPG Chess♟: Today is the deadline to submit a demo for the Steam Next Fest, and I've made the decision to withdraw from the event. While I have a playable demo ready, there is just a tad too many bugs and missing features for me to release it to the general public. That being said... (1/6) #gamedev

RPG Chess♟: Did a little level-up animation, what are we thinking?🤔 #gamedev

This project was actually partly inspired by Battle Chess💪

Maybe👀

Hahah that is much appreciated, thank you!:)

Whoa thanks! Really appreciate that, and good luck on your projects!💪

RPG Chess♟️: Black pawn is once again eager to show off the newest ability added to the game⚡️ #gamedev

RPG Chess on Steam A turn-based RPG, except it's also chess! Instead of capturing, your pieces engage in thrilling 1v1 battles where they can level up and unlock powerful abilities. Shape your team as you progress throu...

You can also check out additional new screenshots on the updated Steam page👇
store.steampowered.com/app/3383450/...

RPG Chess: Bedroom Board - Updated Graphics

RPG Chess: Battle - Updated Graphics

RPG Chess: Blade of the Void - Updated Graphics

RPG Chess: Island Board - Updated Graphics

RPG Chess♟️: Some fresh new screenshots showcasing the updated visuals of the game📸 Very satisfied with the way the development is progressing, and I can't wait for you to get to try it out when the demo drops in a month!⚔️ #gamedev