Battle Chess Game Of Kings V1.1.1.18720 -
The game features a MIDI soundtrack of classical pieces (Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Bach’s Cello Suites). Version 1.1.1.18720 resolved the “silent queen” bug, where the Queen’s crushing victory scream would not play on Sound Blaster Live! cards.
The original release had laggy peer-to-peer multiplayer. This version introduces relayed server connections (via a now-community-hosted workaround) and improved move synchronization, reducing desync errors by over 60%.
While the core 3D models remain unchanged, v1.1.1.18720 restores three previously cut animations that were too unstable in earlier builds:
In Battle Chess: Game of Kings, the visual style leans heavily into a gritty, high-fantasy aesthetic. Unlike the original 1988 game, which was whimsical and brightly colored, this version opts for darker tones.
While the graphics are technically competent, they sit in an uncanny valley. They lack the hyper-realism of AAA titles, yet they are too "realistic" to have the timeless charm of pixel art. However, for the Steam indie tier, they are serviceable and do the job of selling the violence. Battle Chess Game of Kings v1.1.1.18720
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For the average player, a version number is forgettable. For the retro-gaming archivist, v1.1.1.18720 is the holy grail. Here is why: