- Publication date
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1989
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Board games
- Item Size
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621.1K
Springer is a chess program for the IBM PC which offers several
levels of varying playing strength to challenge the vast majority
of human players, as well as an excellent on-screen display of
the chess position. The playing strength of this program is,
quite frankly, not quite as good as that of the best commercial
programs, though most human players should find it more than
adequate in this respect. In several ways (including playing
strength) I believe this program is far superior to all others I
have seen released as shareware products or in the public domain.
You should have no trouble using the program if you already know
how to play chess. Springer starts out in its normal playing
mode, with the board shown on-screen in the format of a standard
chess diagram. Moves are entered by using the “arrow” keys to
move an indicator around the chess board and the Enter key to
select the piece you want to move and the square you want to move
it to. If you press an invalid key, a help screen/menu will
appear, providing brief instructions and allowing single-key
access to special functions such as saving/recalling games in
disk files.
- Addeddate
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2013-11-17 21:09:04
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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springer.com
- Identifier
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SpringerSW1989KenGoodmanStrategyChess
- License
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shareware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.4.2
- Year
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1989
Another thing that really makes Springer enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Springer. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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