Unlock The King
- September 16, 2021
- Minimol Games
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Get on Apple Store"Unlock The King" is a challenging puzzle game that tasks players with unlocking a series of complex locks. Players must slide numbered tiles into place to form the correct combinations, with the difficulty increasing as new types of locks are introduced. With no time limits or move constraints, players can take their time to strategize and solve each puzzle at their own pace.
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience with simple mechanics and calming music.
- It features a good variety of puzzles, with some levels providing satisfying challenges.
- The low price point makes it a great value for casual puzzle gamers, especially those who enjoy chess.
- The difficulty curve is inconsistent, with many levels being overly simple or serving as tutorials.
- Some levels require trial and error due to hidden mechanics, which can be frustrating.
- The user experience suffers from poor level design and lack of features like an undo button or clearer indications of legal moves.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by clever and simple mechanics that are easy to grasp, making it accessible for players of all skill levels. While the game offers a variety of levels and introduces new mechanics, some players feel the difficulty curve is inconsistent, with excessive tutorial levels that can detract from the challenge. Overall, it provides a fun and engaging puzzle experience, though some may find certain levels overly simplistic.
“Later in the game, it introduces different mechanics that change the way you have to go around each level.”
“The chess pieces are adorable, the gameplay mechanics are simple enough to understand, and best of all there's no timer to pressure you.”
“Good, clean, simple gameplay - move chess figures out of the way so the king can go to the target tile.”
“My only criticism is that the difficulty curve was all over the place, needlessly introducing new mechanics in very simple ways late in the game.”
“Some of the levels build confidence in a mechanic of the game that isn't needed and are overly simplified, thus not requiring much mental involvement to solve.”
“However, I find that there are too many 'tutorial levels'; like when a new game mechanic is introduced, they give you a few brain-dead easy levels to let you get the hang of it.”
- music15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as calming and soothing, enhancing the overall relaxing atmosphere while players engage in puzzle-solving. Reviewers appreciate the gentle soundtrack, which complements the minimalist graphics and provides a satisfying backdrop without being intrusive. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, creating a tranquil environment that supports the gameplay experience.
“This game also features a chill soundtrack that keeps you calm while solving the puzzles.”
“A beautiful little game for very cheap, incredible soundtrack, very relaxing, just the right difficulty of levels to give you that hit of dopamine when you finish a level, that incredible feeling of satisfaction that you just completed a semi-difficult task.”
“The calm background music and the easy and beautiful graphics makes this enjoyable.”
“The music is deceptively relaxing; just like the music you hear playing over the PA on Black Friday.”
“Graphics are simple, yet dynamic, the music is gentle and soothing (although I did put it on mute after several hours).”
“The soundtrack is unimposing.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as minimalistic yet beautiful, with a focus on simplicity that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the calming visuals and animations, which complement the puzzle-solving mechanics without overwhelming the gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
“The graphics are minimalistic, but very nice.”
“Graphics are beautiful, and animation is minimalist but so satisfying when you solve a puzzle.”
“The calm background music and the easy and beautiful graphics makes this enjoyable.”
“The graphics are a bit weird but in the end it was a fun chess puzzle game.”
“Since you're dealing with chess pieces and only part of the chess board, the controls and graphics are very simple.”
“Graphics are simple, yet dynamic, the music is gentle and soothing (although I did put it on mute after several hours).”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with repetitive actions and a lack of new content contributing to a monotonous experience. Many feel that the levels are overly large or complex, further exacerbating the grind.
“Clicking twice for each move gets tedious very quickly.”
“It gets too grindy without adding anything really new.”
“For the other half, all these levels are simply big and/or somewhat tedious to solve.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial narrative, with multiple users noting that there is essentially no story present. This absence of a compelling storyline has been a consistent point of criticism.
“There is no story to speak of; it feels like a series of disconnected events.”
“The narrative is so weak that it barely qualifies as a story.”
“I was expecting a rich storyline, but instead, I found no story at all.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, particularly highlighting its wholesome ending that leaves a lasting positive impression.
“Had a really wholesome ending.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by calming music that enhances the overall experience, creating a pleasant and soothing environment for players.
“The calming music and beautiful atmosphere create an immersive experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly engaging, drawing you into its world.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers minimal replayability, with players noting that once completed, there is little incentive to play through it again.
“But after finishing it (2 hours without 2 minutes for me), there is no replayability here.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
