Sometimes, what you really want is a game that is exactly what it says on the tin.
In case you’re wondering how this game gets all the way to 5D, you should first realize that normal chess is a 3-dimensional game: there are two spatial dimensions (representing the board state at a given point in time) and one temporal dimension (since the board state changes over time). 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel adds a mechanic where you can send pieces back in time – doing so creates a parallel timeline, which you can then also move to.
Unless I really missed something, there’s nothing here beyond the pure experience of 5D chess. No narratives about parts of the game’s code gaining consciousness or anything. Play against the computer or against your (most patient) friends! There are also a number of problems to solve, which I suggest you start with to wrap your head around the mechanics.
I don’t think I actually managed to finish a game of this. The complexity as you start spawning new timelines grows hard and fast, and pretty soon I felt my brain starting to melt. But, you know, I think that’s part of the appeal.
Not too much else to say about this one – I’ll try to finish a match this time.
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