Gambonanza review - "Checkmate (or is it?)"

Nowadays, the Balatro-like has become a genre all to itself. After Localthunk's massive smash-hit roguelike deckbuilder took the world by storm, many others have been inspired to create their own spins on popular tabletop pastimes. And the latest that hopes to make their mark is Blukulele and the chess-themed topic of today's review, Gambonanza! Gambonanza transforms chess into a roguelike adventure where you collect new pieces and expand your available roster, use different 'Gambits' to pursue different strategies, and challenge bosses that offer their own distinct challenges. At first blush, it seems to basically ape Balatro, but scratch the surface and Gambonanza really stands on its own. But does that mean it holds up, too? Read on and find out. ... [MORE]