Unlock The King 2

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Unlock The King 2 is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Minimol Games and was released on January 31, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Unlock The King 2" is a 3D puzzle game inspired by chess, where players move pieces to create a path and uncover the king in 70 original levels. Featuring an electronic board, quick piece movements, and trigger buttons, it offers a unique and challenging experience for both newcomers and fans of the original game. The sequel includes an original soundtrack and improved features, such as adjustable level difficulty, for a more immersive experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Shares many of the good qualities of its predecessor, providing enjoyable puzzle mechanics.
New puzzle elements like portals and multiple kings add variety and complexity to the gameplay.
The graphics and background music create a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

The undo button is buggy, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and requiring restarts.
The 3D mechanics are underutilized and can create confusion, detracting from the puzzle-solving experience.
Camera controls are limited, making it difficult to view the board properly and leading to potential gameplay issues.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Unlock the King 2" builds on its predecessor with new mechanics and challenging puzzles, particularly in the later levels, which require deeper strategic thinking. While the introduction of 3D elements and portals adds variety, their implementation feels limited and sometimes gimmicky. Overall, players appreciate the evolving complexity and engaging mechanics, despite some initial simplicity in the early stages.
- “This iteration really builds forward on the basic rules and mechanics set in the first game.”
- “Lovely graphics and challenging puzzles with new mechanics introduced throughout.”
- “Love the new mechanics and structure that make you think way more than usual about every single move.”
- “The new '3D' mechanics, though, just aren't used enough; early on, it is a gimmick, and it isn't until the later part that it is actually used.”
- “There are a further dozen mid-game puzzles where new mechanics are introduced which are likewise filler - one click to solve, no opportunity to get it wrong - puzzles.”
- “I went deeper into the game and also understood that the 3D board actually does absolutely nothing new for the gameplay.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been noted as a significant enhancement over the original, with many praising its quality and ability to create a calming atmosphere. The combination of minimalist design and futuristic elements, paired with the relaxing soundtrack, contributes to a unique and enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The music is really great too.”
- “In addition, the minimalist layout combined with the futuristic look, neon details, and calm and relaxing music make the game experience something unique that provides excellent moments of leisure.”
- “Together with the soundtrack, it creates a very relaxing experience.”
- “The background music is a marginal improvement over the original.”
- “The minimalist layout combined with the futuristic look and calm, relaxing music does not enhance the game experience as much as expected.”
- “While the soundtrack aims to create a relaxing experience, it ultimately falls flat.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report stability issues with the game, particularly highlighting bugs related to the undo function and occasional camera freezes that necessitate restarting. While these problems can be frustrating, the quick restart time mitigates some of the inconvenience.
- “Only complaint is the undo feature is buggy; if you make a mistake on some levels, you pretty much have to reset.”
- “Cool game, but it's a buggy mess.”
- “The only con is that the camera sometimes freezes, so I have to restart the whole game again (but it takes just 5 seconds to start, so I didn't mind).”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the nearly identical and hard-to-distinguish portals, which complicate planning and gameplay, especially in levels with a large number of them.
- “Portals are uniquely identified but nearly identical and hard to distinguish, making them tedious to plan and play when present in large quantities on certain levels.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their beauty, complementing the game's challenging puzzles and the introduction of new mechanics.
- “The graphics are stunning, creating a visually immersive experience that enhances gameplay.”
- “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a delight to explore.”
- “The vibrant colors and detailed environments truly bring the game world to life.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is negatively impacted by an artificial difficulty that disrupts its overall pace and immersion.
- “What it actually does is bring an unnecessary artificial difficulty that ruins the atmosphere and pace of the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find it entertaining and enjoyable.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love how the witty dialogue and clever puns add so much charm to the gameplay.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every interaction a joy.”