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Play one of the most popular games of all time in Virtual Reality. Sharpen your skills against powerful AI, throw pieces against your opponent, or just teleport around -- all of this and more in Very Real Chess!

Reviews: 5 user reviews — 40% — of 5 reviews
Released: 2016-11-11
Developer: Zachary Geier
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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