Making Moves: Beyond the Board

Alright, so here we go. A game called Beyond the Board, right? Takes chess and flips it on its head. I mean, who woulda thought? Chess—it’s been around forever. But these folks at Fragile Shapes Studio decided to go wild with it. Minimalist, they say. Adventure, puzzle—sure, why not? Tried the demo yet? Kinda fun to see how they spin this thing.

And, wait a minute, there’s a Rook? Yeah, not just any rook, but one you get to guide through some crazy chess world. Think Monument Valley met Limbo, had a baby, and dressed it up in checkerboard. Shifting tiles, finding your crew—sounds cool? If you ask me, that’s a wild Saturday night.

They showed this thing off at the OTK Games Expo. Puzzles that twist your brain and paths that go nowhere fast. Maybe I got carried away—who knows? You don’t have to be the next grandmaster. Just bring some curiosity and a knack for losing yourself in it all.

So a lightning bolt hits, and suddenly, you’re chasing a king through these insane lands. Tiles keep shifting—watch your step! I heard there’s some boss battles, too. I didn’t see that coming. Honestly, it’s a real head-scratcher.

Visual storytelling at its finest? That’s what they’re saying. No words, just vibes. Mad respect if you ask me. You’ll piece it together, move by move—literally. If this mess sounds like a journey to you, jump on it. There’s a demo up on Steam. Give it a whirl, and see what trouble you can get into. Enjoy!