Xiangqi 中國象棋 app for iPhone and iPad

4.9 ( 4229 ratings )

Games Entertainment Board Puzzle
Developer: Clomputing.com

0.99 USD

Current version: 1.3, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 17 Sep 2009
App size: 580.3 Kb

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Version 1.3 Updates

- Improved speed on Level 1 & 2
- Better indication of end game
- Option to enable/disable sound

Version 1.2 Updates

- Added sound effect when making a move
- Further fine-tuned AI

Version 1.1 Updates

- Fine-tuned AI
- Fixed forced-quit issues on some OS 3.1 devices

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Xiangqi is a Chinese Chess engine. Now you can play games against your iPhone / iPod Touch ;-)

Features:

- 5 levels of strength
- You or the computer can play red side
- Computer vs computer mode
- Automatic game saving
- Undo a move made
- Optionally show possible moves
- Optionally show last move
- Optional sound effect

F.A.Q.:

1 How to start a new game?
- Please click the space below the chess board, the left-most icon is for starting a new game.

2 How to change AI level?
- Please click the space below the chess board, the right-most icon is for game settings.

3 What is meaning of "12345" in game setting?
- The bigger the number, the longer the AI will think.

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iPhone 上的象棋

功能：

- 5 個可選的電腦水平
- 電腦或人可以選擇紅棋先行
- 電腦自行對奕
- 棋局自動存取
- 返回早前局面
- 選擇顯示可行走的棋步
- 選擇顯示上一手的棋步
- 選擇音效開關

＊歡迎大家提出意見～

Pros and cons of Xiangqi 中國象棋 app for iPhone and iPad

Xiangqi 中國象棋 app good for

Pretty good app in itself and good price. However, I played 2 highest-level games (moved first, and second) against another Chinese chess app and this app lost both games.

I have purchased and tested every xiangqi app available and this one is the best combination of well designed interface and strong AI available. My only request would be to add the ability to set up a position. Great work!

Game has basic features but strong AI. The piece movement is not animated like other games, making the game play not as refined or smooth. But it is good value when price is factored in.

When I move the piece, it sounds twice. I really think the first sound is not necessary. For the hint option, I dont think you need to really move it. You can just show the arrow or line where it suggests to move because the player may have different thinking.

Likes: Large chess piece. Simple interface. Strong AI. Switch settings in mid game. Fast graphics. No observable bugs. Could improve by adding: Easier levels. I couldnt even win level 1. Library of classic battles. Good deal at 99 cents. I tried the $3.99 game before this one. It closes itself randomly, and broke Internet connection.

However I wish clicking on the lightbulb at the bottom will be like a hint button where it would suggest you to move instead of moving it for you. Also at the end of a game it the back button is dissapointingly disabled so you cannot replay the game. I also wish that there was a forward button in addition to the back button.

Some bad moments

This game doesnt even have a menus hat displays new game or any other options... Its like I just took a dollar, handed it to the developer of this game, and having said developer hand me back literal feces

After computer beats me, game was stuck. It wont restart or go to new game. I want to delete this game so badly. Waste of $1!

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