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Shogi Lv.100 Entry Edition – Strategy Game Review
Shogi Lv.100 Entry Edition is a Strategy/Board game from Unbalance Corporation, first launched in 23rd November 2011.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 9+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Shogi Lv.100 Entry Edition Stand Out
Kanazawa Shogi Level 100 is the most popular Shogi (Japanese Chess) game in Japan.
And this is the Entry Edition – how about playing Shogi for FREE !
【Version up!】 Now you can play against a stronger computer engine in Engine Server Game.
■The Entry Edition differs from the Full version as follows:
・Thinking levels of computer is limited to 6 levels.
・Types of board and pieces which can be achieved is limited
・The feature to Save/Load game records is restricted
・The feature to Send game records via e-mail is restricted
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You will be able to unlock these restrictions and remove the advertisements by purchasing within the application.
・What is "Kanazawa Shogi Level 100"?
Shogi, also known as Japanese chess, is the most popular
thinking game in Japan. Unlike chess, the captured pieces could
be returned to the board to be used as a piece for the captured player.
Why don't you challenge this exciting Japanese game!
●Off-line Game
Kanazawa Shogi Level 100 has 100 different levels of play from beginner to expert!
And also, you can play online games against your friends using the Game Center.
The Help feature within the game will help you understand the rules of Shogi.
・Challenge to win medals by defeating computer!
You will win medals by defeating computer.
If you collect a certain number of medals, new types of board and pieces will be awarded.
●Engine Server Game (Playing tickets are needed to be purchased)
You can play against a stronger engine in "Lv.200 mode" and "Expert mode" .
"Lv.200 mode"
We have added 200 more different levels of play in this mode, which are stronger than the off-line 100.
Please enjoy your challenge to complete all the medals.
"Expert mode"
We have provided a special mode for advanced players, in which you can select an opening strategy
from 5 different strategies.
(Fujii system, Rapid attack vs 4th-file rook, Gokigen central rook, Bear in the hole, None)
There are 5 levels of play for each strategy.
・Prices for playing tickets are:
30 days ticket $2.99
90 days ticket $6.99
180 days ticket $11.99
・Other Features:
- Human vs Computer, Human vs Human(sharing a single device)
- Let you know your turn by vibration
- Automatic zooming for easy viewing and operations
- Manual zooming by double-tapping and pinching-out
- Save/Load game record
- Hint feature
- Enable to view full game history of the game record and restart game
from the selected move - Transmit game record by e-mail
- Beautiful graphics and realistic sound effects
- Automatic reading out for each move in Japanese
This Strategy game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Shogi Lv.100 Entry Edition is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 22nd April 2021
Recent improvements include:
Stability improvements
Download & Availability
Shogi Lv.100 Entry Edition is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Shogi Lv.100 Entry Edition on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
We didn't think there would be a Shogi Ap – let alone one this good! It gives you rewards like pieces and such as you go along, which has taken our game to new heights. It is wonderfully well programmed as well! For those who are as confused as we were when we first bought this, let us also briefly briefly talk about how to get the medals. For bronze, just beat a level. For silver, beat that same level without using the undo button. For Gold, beat it both black and white without undo. For titanium/gold awesomeness, beat it giving the other player a two piece handicap or higher. Totally addicted to this game. Play all the time! Worth every penny and then some we promise.
Really fun and Makes you think. No crashes as of yet and decent graphics.
This is a fun game, better than chess. Also, we haven't had any crashes yet.
We love this game but the fact the opponent/computer can resign annoys us somewhat because when we make a come back after being pushed back it resigns because it's gonna lose.
After it updated it no longer functions. It crashes when we press new game.
The game won't let you move the silver general into a place to defend or let you set up a counter move where the computer has the potential to get one of your pieces. We have encountered this problem multiple times.
Shogi is a great game, but it's hard to learn when the computer is so imbalanced that it kicks your as soon as you leave level 1. Great app, but the pc level has serious balance issues.
Didn't have any Japanese characters.
Although its a good practice app for shogi and has basics but we found on several occasions the logistics get stuck in a infinite loop of moves and prevents the game from progressing. Under this result official shogi rules state that the computer should loose plz fix. Game record available by request.
Best shogi app out there !! A must have for those shogi lovers.
Challenging gameplay, good interface, and easy to control. Overall this is a good game app to practice your shogi skills.
Turns out that the pieces can be put back on the board. We didn't know that but thats why the rules are on the internet! Awesome we recommend to all smart people.
The game was tight very complex yet entertaining ima so buy it when we get the hang of it.
The game is good, but it should include a guide that tells you the rules of the game and how each piece moves.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.1.31
- Size: 51.28 MB
- iOS: 12.0 or later
- Languages: EN, JA
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Unbalance Corporation
Last updated: 22nd April 2021 | Genre: Strategy, Board | Developer: Unbalance Corporation