There might be a great game behind the highly amusing animations, but it's unlikely that I and my son will ever find it because the Windows-based interface is so INCREDIBLY limited. We are coming to this after LEGO Chess which, despite it's juvenile nature, is a far more pleasant experience. This game has obtrusive "panels" (information windows) all over the place and feels clunkier than the older BattleChess.
I was hoping this would be "even better" than BattleChess - but it doesn't cut the mustard. very dissapointed indeed! :(