Virtual Kasparov

by Nintendo

Product Details

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• ASIN: B000063TQU
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 1 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 28, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,388 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Virtual Kasparov focuses on the battle aspect of chess by including a story mode, just as in popular fighting games. You will face off against chess champions from different parts of the world and unlock increasingly more difficult challenges from a series of bosses, working your way up from the average street chess player to Garry Kasparov himself. This game is designed to appeal to beginners, but will provide a real challenge for advanced players as well. You will learn the tricks and tips of a champion through the extensive tutorial mode. The game features 31 opponents, including Garry Kasparov. It also includes an exclusive story mode with unlockable bonuses. The game is designed for one or two players (Game Link cable optional).

Product Description

This is the game Virtual Kasparov for the Original Game Boy Advance. This game is used and comes as the cartridge only. All of our Game Boy Advance games are cleaned tested and guaranteed to work. Here at NintendosForSale.com we stand by our products and offer a 60 days guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you

Customer Reviews

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Game!, April 24, 2002

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J. Labrocca (NY, Ny USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virtual Kasparov (Video Game)

... This version however packs a wallop of perfect balance between fun, difficulty, and speed.
To start the game you have a couple modes quick and story. With quick you set your parameters and launch into a game. With the story mode you are given a world map and bios of opponents for you to beat. This adds to the game since you get a feeling of playing an adversary instead of a computer. After easily beating the first ten ... I was stopped cold by [a] Russian chick. Luckily I can easily select another person to take on. I came back to her after I cooled off and beat some dude in India.
The interface is simple enough pick a piece and move it... What I found great about the game was the speed. Normally the more complex your enemy is slower the computer is to move. Not in this case though, as it is fast and quick to move you along, yet tough enough to actually beat me.
I was also very shocked to see the little extras like board and piece changes. I did not have to use the tutorial but I checked it out for this review. It was fascinating to see some great openers and strategies laid out for anyone to use. It did teach me at least two new things that help me destroy that Russian chick. I guess you are never too old to learn.
In my final analysis I conclude that the game was great with little negatives given that chess is chess and you know what to expect and if it is well done then that is all it takes. If you like chess then you need look no farther. Forget the ... computer sim from [your local store] and check out this GBA gem.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Kids, March 31, 2003

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Randy Given (Manchester, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virtual Kasparov (Video Game)

This is great for kids. I have played tournament chess and used some of the best commercial software. I went through another round of purchases and trials for this time. There is some powerful software available, but I needed something that young kids could learn with. I looked at PDA software as well, but that did not fit the bill either (one with the "legal-moves" is a good fall-back option). The GBA module works very well. It is easy enough for beginners. It shows the moves. It encourages them to compete against opponents with an increasing degree of difficulty. It is compact and inexpensive. A great buy.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, May 24, 2003

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J. Swift (New Castle, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virtual Kasparov (Video Game)

This game is AMAZING! I am a novice chess player who has been trying to improve my chess. Ive been reading some books "Complete Idiots guide to Chess", "Reasses your Chess", "The Amatuers mind". And this game is really helping my game. The story mode is cool with 31 different personalites. And they play like different people as well. Some are cautious and play the game running and countering. Others come out blasting like Yosimate Sam. The guy who said there is passwords is mistaken. There are three save slots and the game is saved after every move which means you can play in the doctors office without worrying that you have to finish every game in one go. I have never been happier with a game and have played 6 hr settings regularly. I love this game!