The Conquest of Go
Details: Online game
Developer: Wolfey Studios, LLC
Publisher: Wolfey Studios, LLC
Platform: Microsoft Windows
Genres: Indie game, Early Access, Strategy
Description: The rules of Go are fairly simple and are covered in full within interactive in-game tutorials. In short, two players take turns placing stones on the board with the goal to control more territory than the opponent. The strategy to accomplish this goal runs deep, which is what has kept people playing Go for thousands of years. In The Conquest of Go, the player will compete against nations for control of land and resources through a campaign mode with Go gameplay. Players will improve theirs skills by playing matches, reviewing matches, and completing tutorials and puzzles. Several educational and AI assisted features are available to help new and experienced players. Once the player has grasped the basics, they can also challenge opponents online from around the world.Battle against the computer for ownership of cities, land, and resources Play matches in several different terrains or use the traditional wooden board and stonesPlay matches on 9x9, 13x13, and 19x19 sizes depending on the size of the land being conqueredReview matches with the AI to discover optimal moves and improve the morale of your armySolve Go puzzle skirmishes for resources to supply your armyJoin the Online Go Server community of over 190,000 ranked players Challenge players to live matches to play directly, or correspondence matches which can be played over longer periods of time, allowing players to connect and play moves when availablePlay casual and ranked matchesView and spectate active matches being playedCommunicate with players and spectators through in-game chatAutomatic adjustment of AI skill and handicap to match the player's skill level during the campaignAt max AI level, the AI is able to compete with professional Go playersAI analysis can be toggled on in order to see optimal moves and variations recommended by the AIAbility to display of estimated win rate and score percentages as well as territory during matches or match reviewLearn the rules, basic shapes, and strategy of Go through interactive tutorialsLearn Go terminology from the Glossary systemLearn and recognize Go shapes as they are played with the automatic shape detection systemPlay against a local opponent on the same computer, play against the AI, or pit the AI against each other for local match playVarious settings for board size (5x5 - 19x19), handicap, komi, and time are available
Developer: Wolfey Studios, LLC
Publisher: Wolfey Studios, LLC
Platform: Microsoft Windows
Genres: Indie game, Early Access, Strategy
Description: The rules of Go are fairly simple and are covered in full within interactive in-game tutorials. In short, two players take turns placing stones on the board with the goal to control more territory than the opponent. The strategy to accomplish this goal runs deep, which is what has kept people playing Go for thousands of years. In The Conquest of Go, the player will compete against nations for control of land and resources through a campaign mode with Go gameplay. Players will improve theirs skills by playing matches, reviewing matches, and completing tutorials and puzzles. Several educational and AI assisted features are available to help new and experienced players. Once the player has grasped the basics, they can also challenge opponents online from around the world.Battle against the computer for ownership of cities, land, and resources Play matches in several different terrains or use the traditional wooden board and stonesPlay matches on 9x9, 13x13, and 19x19 sizes depending on the size of the land being conqueredReview matches with the AI to discover optimal moves and improve the morale of your armySolve Go puzzle skirmishes for resources to supply your armyJoin the Online Go Server community of over 190,000 ranked players Challenge players to live matches to play directly, or correspondence matches which can be played over longer periods of time, allowing players to connect and play moves when availablePlay casual and ranked matchesView and spectate active matches being playedCommunicate with players and spectators through in-game chatAutomatic adjustment of AI skill and handicap to match the player's skill level during the campaignAt max AI level, the AI is able to compete with professional Go playersAI analysis can be toggled on in order to see optimal moves and variations recommended by the AIAbility to display of estimated win rate and score percentages as well as territory during matches or match reviewLearn the rules, basic shapes, and strategy of Go through interactive tutorialsLearn Go terminology from the Glossary systemLearn and recognize Go shapes as they are played with the automatic shape detection systemPlay against a local opponent on the same computer, play against the AI, or pit the AI against each other for local match playVarious settings for board size (5x5 - 19x19), handicap, komi, and time are available
