Checkmate! Pure Chess Makes a Move to PS4 This Month

Now rook what you've done

by Sammy Barker Sat 5th Apr 2014

How pretty can VooFoo Studios’ outrageously detailed Pure Chess possibly look? Well, you’re about to find out, as the British-based developer has confirmed that its popular board game simulator is set to slide over to the PlayStation 4 this month. Much like its PlayStation 3 and Vita counterparts, the release will be published by Ripstone, and will outthink you from 15th April in North America and 16th April in Europe.

“The team at VooFoo Studios did such a great job on previous versions, and set themselves a high benchmark for the PS4,” explained the publisher’s creative gaffer Phil Gaskell. “When gamers download this new version on next-gen consoles, they will experience the step-change in visual fidelity. There are moments when playing this game where it genuinely looks better than real life.” That’s some high praise, indeed.

As evidenced by the trailer embedded below, it’s the lighting that’s been given the most care and attention, with the obsessively detailed pieces now appearing to exist inside a more believable space. You’ll be able to buy the title for £4.99/$7.99, but a Complete Edition bundle – presumably including any subsequent DLC packs – will be available for £9.99/$14.99. PlayStation Plus subscribers can also look forward to a discount. Do you fancy yourself the king of this popular pastime? Check out the comments section below.

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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get2sammyb
Sat 5th Apr 2014

I'm rubbish at chess, but this looks amazing.

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Munkyknuts
Sat 5th Apr 2014

I quite liked the PS3 iteration of it, even if it did serve to teach me I'm far more rubbish at chess than I thought I was.

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Ginkgo
Sat 5th Apr 2014

Any idea if it is cross buy, I already have it for the Vita.

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charlesnarles
Sat 5th Apr 2014

Better than real life, eh? Actually, that makes sense: chess pieces are like 2 inches tall, but their models could be much "bigger" to allow for much more detail and therefore smoother gradients etc. Pretty cool

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FATHASUN
Sat 5th Apr 2014

Okay! I am going to push Sony and VooFoo real hard on what I feel can become a lucrative venture for both. I wonder why they haven't done it before but no better time to start than with a New Game at the beginning of a New Generation. I enjoyed the different settings and chess pieces so I suggested that they create Chess Sets themed after popular franchises years ago. I would love to have a Metal Gear themed set. A God of War Set. Uncharted. LBP. They could even go so far as a Marvel or DC Chess set. It goes on and on. Zen Pinball Style.