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 Cyrus 
Strategy Board - Western
| Rating: 6.68 (38 votes) |
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One of the world's first chess games designed for experts, Cyrus is also unfortunately one of the least known due to limited distribution. Which is a shame, because the game not only sports one of the best chess engines of its time, but also is one of the most playable. The game can be played from a novel isometric 3D perspective, and you can rotate the board in any direction. A traditional 2D overhead view is also available, although it looks very primitive compared to the isometric mode. You can turn the clock on or off, engage analysis mode, examine a game, or watch the computer play itself. The game has 16 (!) difficulty levels, although it takes such an excruciatingly long time to move in levels above 5 that you might as well stick with the lower levels, which already present enough challenge for an average chess player. Overall, Cyrus is an excellent chess program from a specialized chess software company (now defunct) that deserves a second chance. Highly recommended!Reviewed by: Underdogs | |
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