Visual Novel?   

Hello, I'm Hong Seung-hyun from Stove Crew 3rd generation!

What image comes to mind when you think of chess?

A game for nobles? Or Lee Se-dol or AlphaGo?

Regardless, it has a popular image as a fairly classy game.

But here, there is a game that throws class out the window and puts a shotgun in the King's hands.

That game is

the game I will be reviewing

[Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate] !

The Black King was originally a terrible tyrant.

Eventually, the army couldn't take it anymore and all defected to the White King's side,

leaving only shattered pride and a single royal shotgun.

Now, it's time to blast the despicable White King and his subordinates with the shotgun.

Gameplay Review

To summarize this game in one word, Chess X Roguelike is what you could call it!

You have no subordinates, and you must fight the White King's army alone on the chessboard.

Break through those pathetic White King's subordinates,

and if you put a bullet in the White King's head, you win.

Also, when you win, you move on to the next floor, and

like a proper roguelike game, you can choose cards, or simply put, upgrades, on every floor! 

There are various helpful effects such as increased attack power, increased range, increased movement distance, bombs, and conditional extra actions.

However, you shouldn't just pick upgrades that look good, because 

you also have to choose upgrades that strengthen the White team,

so if you're not careful, you might end up seeing 3 or 4 Queens roaming the map.

Be careful... 

Personally, I recommend the 'Cheap Disguise' (stealth when killing an enemy piece) and 'Consort' (adds a Queen but limits movement distance) upgrades.

Cheap Disguise makes it easier to enter the White team's camp,

and Consort is good because it limits the movement distance of the Queen, which is the most annoying piece in the game.

You can go for a musou-style route, 

or you can take an assassin-style route that only targets the King,

so choose your cards according to your taste.

With over 160 cards, you'll be able to play however you want!!

Overall Review

The Queen is terrifying...

It's easy to be intimidated by the word 'chess', but you'll realize it's not that difficult of a game 

after playing a few rounds.

In particular, it provides 2 'undo' shields every turn,

so it gives you another chance even if you make a mistake,

allowing even chess beginners to adapt quickly.

In that it's easy to memorize the movement ranges of various pieces,

it might be perfect as an introductory chess game...? 

Personally, I like these kinds of roguelike games,

(like games where skeletons slaughter heroes...)

so this was a game I think I'll play occasionally in the future! 

Lastly, here's a small tip.

However, the 'undo' mentioned above doesn't prevent you from killing a piece

only to have the piece behind it capture you.

This is why I'm afraid of the Queen. Her movement range is so wide that if you kill the wrong person,

she'll come right over to kill me...

So, when you're about to take out a piece, it's good for your mental health to always check if there's a Queen or Rook behind it!

Go play Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate<< Click!!

I saw the news that a pop-up store was opening and managed to visit just in time.
It was stated that the pin badge event was only running until July 12th.
I could have skipped buying merchandise, but I really wanted to get one pin badge.
Mario Outlet is divided into Building 1, 2, and 3, and the place I needed to visit was on the 5th floor of Building 1.
However, I couldn't find it and ended up on the 5th floor of Building 3, where only other events were listed, so I seriously wondered if I had come to the wrong place.
I found the connecting passage on the 3rd floor and realized I was in the right place.
You can move between buildings 1 and 3 via the connecting passage on the 3rd floor, and as I headed toward the connection from the 3rd floor of Building 3, I discovered a large panel announcing the pop-up.
If I hadn't found this, I would have spent the whole day wandering around.
The atmosphere is clean and there is a significant amount of merchandise.
In terms of size, it's smaller than many game shows, but I liked that the atmosphere allowed for relaxed browsing and shopping.
Personally, I wanted to buy the Epic Seven mug because the packaging and quality of the goods looked good, but I held back since it's a season where I already have many expenses.
Still, I got the pin badge I was aiming for.
There were 4 types of pin badges, and I thought about getting the flashy Kazena one, but the Epic Seven one was relatively much cuter.
So, I ended up getting an Epic Seven pin badge that I hadn't even considered, but I'm satisfied because it's cute.
While I was there, I looked around the neighborhood and found a Kakao Games pop-up space as well.
The event account set up for playing here had unlimited cash, so I pulled to my heart's content.
There is also a Square Enix pop-up, but the goods there didn't really catch my eye.
I just touched the Dragon Quest slime dolls a little because they were cute.
There were also Tiniping for girls and Metal Cardbot for boys, but I moved on quickly as they aren't my area of interest.
The Atelier Ryza illustrations I saw for the first time in a while felt cleaner, as if they had improved even more.
In fact, they felt so different that it seemed like the characteristic thigh aesthetic had diminished.
Since it reminded me of the game, I think I'll go back and give it a try.
Sega created a museum experience zone, but it was extremely short and cost 10,000 won per person, so I was like... hmm.
You can see the length just by looking at it from the outside.
Even if you spin around inside, there's a limit, right?
However, it seems people go for the goods you get when entering the experience zone.
Among the goods, the Sonic and Persona ones looked quite attractive.
I saw a Sonic cafe, and they give you a random coaster when you buy a drink.
The characters in pastel tones were cute, so I considered buying a drink, but the price point made me hesitate.
It was a bit ambiguous to order just for the coaster.
This is my personal impression and may differ from the opinions of others.
Please take this content only as a reference and it would be good to hear the opinions of others who have visited as well.
Thank you for reading this long post.

It's more likely than light; if it's a statue knight shape, it's a bust.