Pawn of the Dead gameplay

Ahead of its launch on Switch later this week, Pawn of the Dead – a 3D game based on chess – has received new gameplay. Today’s video shows off 19 minutes of footage.

Here’s some information about the title:

View the new gameplay for Pawn of the Dead on Switch below.

As Leonard the King of the White Kingdom, you have to defend your land against the marching army of the undead. With a help of your Queen Elona, the bravest warrior in the realm, you must overcome the threat. During your quest, you will face a sinister reflection you forgot a long time ago…

Explore the storyline through animated cinematics and complete the campaign mode which consists of 64 levels – or pick a side and play against a friend!

Pawn of the Dead is a 3D game based on chess, in the style of Battle Chess. The game is distinguished by unique mechanics: when the undead (Black Pieces) capture your soldiers (White Pieces), they turn them into Black ones too! But don’t worry, you have the most skilled men under your command!

Try the Random Level Generator – it provides you with procedural challenges. It’s possible to play as a Black side in this mode.

Key Features

Fully animated 3D chess pieces
Campaign mode with cinematics and 64 levels
Random Level Generator (playable as either White or Black Pieces)
AI with 3 difficulty levels
Local multiplayer
4 environments
2D mode
Queen vs Zombies game mode

Pawn of the Dead is slated for December 30 on the Switch eShop. English will be included as the game’s only supported language.