CHESSMASTER II
Official Title  Chessmaster II
Common Title  Chessmaster II
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-00886
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Board / Chess

Developer  Starsphere Interactive, Inc.
Publisher  Mindscape Inc.
Date Released  27 September 1999
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLUS-00886
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-00886
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
331 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
189 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Starsphere Interactive and Mindscape presents Chessmaster II for the PlayStation, the second edition of the popular original that many chess fans favored no matter what platform it was developed on. In this game you have a choice of 2D or 3D graphics with real-time board zoom and rotation, as well as twenty-four different chess sets, like Mycenae (Greek), Egyptian, Isle of Lewis, Staunton (classic), and many more! All pieces can be changed to a dozen types to your liking whether they be statues, thimbles, or just traditional chess pieces.

Play in single-player mode against the Chessmaster or go to war with a friend in head-to-head mode. AutoPlay mode lets you pick a different personality for a new game every time. For example, Black and White can be selected, in "vs. Human" neither can be selected, and in "vs. CPU" you pick the personality for the side you are playing against. There are sixty-four of these human-thinking players to choose from and thirty Grandmaster personalities, all with biographies, photos and playing styles.

For those first timers and anyone worried about their skills -- have no fear! A tutor showing movie clips of the board and pieces will have you become a practiced apprentice in no time. Another unique feature that helps you out during the game is the "English Advice" selection that provides a more detailed analysis of what you can do in tight situations that the "Quick Hint" can't. You can even customize your game by setting up the board yourself the way you want it, or have Chessmaster solve for mate.

The digital timer can be placed onscreen for both you and your opponent. Switching sides during gameplay is possible as well as a whole host of other options and features that you can control while playing. If you make a mistake, take it back. In fact, take back all moves if you need to. You can even replay the last move or restore the board the way it was originally if you had accidentally cleared the set. The backgrounds, pieces, and board can have different colors and textures to suit your tastes.

Features:
- 24 chess sets and a choice of 2D or 3D pieces
- Challenge the computer or a friend
- New chess players can seek out advice and hints

  Manufacturer's description:

The world's best selling PC software program invites everyone to play history's greatest game. With over 4 million sold, Chessmaster has become the perfect chess companion for all age groups and skill levels.

3D high resolution graphics.
Real-time board zoom and rotation.
Choose from more than 24 different chess sets, including: Staunton (classic), Egyptian, Mycenae (Greek), Isle of Lewis and more!
Find out how good you really are by Playing against any of 64 human-like computer chess personalities and 30 Grandmaster personalities, each with their own biography, photo and distinct playing style.
Play in single-player, head-to-head or autoplay modes.
Teaching modes help to improve your play by showing legal moves, threatened pieces and hidden traps.
Learn to anticipate the consequences of your moves through in-game coaching which provides a move by move game analysis!
Sep up and play from any board position or have Chessmaster solve for mate.

  Features:
  • First person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Chess theme.
Number Of Players  1 or 2 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller ( Analog Controller compatible )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.1.7.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.7.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe CDRom Plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it.
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move cursor -  D-Pad
  Select item. Remove message window if window exists -  X Button
  Gives hint on your turn; otherwise forces opponent to move -  Circle Button
  Switch sides -  Square Button
  Move board -  Triangle Button + D-Pad
  Zoom board in or out -  Triangle Button + L1 or R1 Button
  Change board perspective -  Triangle Button + L2 or R2 Button
  Return board to default position -  Triangle Button + Select Button
  Take back last move -  L1 Button
  Take back all moves -  L2 Button
  Replay last move -  R1 Button
  Restore all moves -  R2 Button
  Go to War Room -  Select Button
  Main menu -  Start Button

 


     

 - Jewel Case Covers
FRONT BACK INLAY INSIDE
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 - Disc Cover
DISC
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Dim. - 1521 x 1533 pix.
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File Size - 330 KB

 PAL:
  • Chessmaster II [SLES-02117]  - 
     

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