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King's Beat

Survive obstacles on varying neon space boards that move in rhythm. Battle an onslaught of chess-inspired enemies moving on changing beats. Solve puzzles that make you control the beat. This mix of rhythm, chess, puzzle and endless runner will test your fingers, quick thinking and patience.

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March 7, 2025
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Get through obstacles on varying neon space boards that move in rhythm. Battle an onslaught of chess-inspired enemies moving on changing beats. Solve puzzles that make you control the beat. This mix of rhythm, chess, puzzle and endless runner will test your fingers, quick thinking and patience.

111 campaign levels to hunt stars for unlocking more game modes and colors. 3 different endless run challenges to beat your highscores. Create your own levels in custom mode to create your own experience to share.

Three different types of levels:
- Travel, where the board and everything on it moves on beat.
- Battle, where the board doesn't move, but enemies spawn from 3 sides.
- Puzzle, where you have to figure out how to manipulate enemies, blocks and the beat itself to reach your goal.

10 types of enemies based on the classic chess pieces with different behaviors and effects, including "hidden", "board breaking", "invincible", "charging", "promoting" and others.

7 types of power ups and downs with a variety of other items you will have to use to your advantage in game.