HEXASTRUM

HEXASTRUM — A Shogi-Style Chess A brand-new hexagonal strategy game that fuses the ideas of shogi and chess. On a 61-square hexagonal board, you fight using two distinct movement systems: straight moves along adjacent edges, and diagonal jumps across vertices. ■ Pieces named after the stars Aries (Pawn), Taurus (Gold), Serpent/Ophiuchus (Silver), Leo (Rook), Sagittarius (Bishop), and the King — five piece types carry the names of the 13 constellations, and each is promoted into its "guardian star" upon reaching enemy territory (Mars, Pluto, Uranus, Neptune). Play through a story of constellations like never before. ■ 11 CPU ranks, from Beginner to 10-dan Play against CPUs across 11 ranks, from a reassuring "Beginner" level for your very first match, all the way up to "10-dan" for players who love deep reading. Win to unlock the next rank and earn titles — string together wins at even odds and earn the "Eternal" title. ■ Features that expand the way you play - 5 types of handicap games: enjoy matches even against a stronger opponent - Kifu (move history) replay: look back on games you've played - CPU-vs-CPU watch mode: just sit back and watch two CPUs battle it out - Check indicator, evaluation bar, and "Voice of the Stars" hints: beginner-friendly assists you can turn off in Settings ■ For those aiming even higher Master the Eternal 10-dan title, and 7 special CPU opponents named after the seven luminaries await you in the "Sun, Moon, and Seven Stars" tournament. Clear all seven, and you unlock the 35 mate puzzles of "Hoshizume" (Star Mate). The core game is entirely free to play. Rank unlocks, special modes, and strategy guidebooks with real match commentary are available as optional in-app purchases (even without any purchase, you can play all the way through the Beginner-to-1-dan CPU ranks). Conquer the stars on the board, and weave your own story of shogi-style chess. [Note for English-speaking players]: The in-game interface is in Japanese, but a free, complete English guide covering all rules, piece movements, and screen terms is included and accessible from the title screen. The Shop and purchase confirmations are also fully available in English, so you can play and buy with confidence.