Unlock The King 3

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Unlock The King 3 is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Minimol Games and was released on March 17, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

New sequel of the successful Unlock The King, now with 3D boards based on Rubik's Cubes. A originally designed puzzle game inspired by Chess. Move the pieces and create a path to Unlock the King.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Introduces new mechanics like turning blocks and invaders, adding variety to the puzzles.
Fewer difficulty spikes and more even puzzle logic compared to previous entries, making it more enjoyable.
Atmospheric music and clean visuals enhance the overall experience.

Camera controls are inverted and unwieldy, making gameplay frustrating for many players.
Fewer levels overall, with many puzzles feeling too easy or lacking challenge.
Technical issues such as bugs and lack of customization options detract from the experience.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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65%
15%
The gameplay features a blend of chess and Rubik's Cube mechanics, offering 50 levels with progressively introduced challenges that are easy to grasp, making it accessible for players of all skill levels. While some mechanics may seem complex, the puzzles are generally easier to solve compared to previous titles in the series, providing a satisfying and enjoyable experience. Overall, the game successfully combines familiar elements with new twists, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience.
- “An enjoyable addition to combined puzzle mechanics.”
- “It uses chess pieces and its movement mechanics, along with Rubik's cube-styled rotatable, tiled platforms.”
- “Despite the new mechanics that sound complex on paper, the puzzles are easier to solve than either of the other two games, in my opinion.”
- “Even though it is the third game in the series, it adds new simple and intuitive mechanics that do the job of bringing new interesting and challenging puzzles very well.”
- “Unlock the King series shows another move forward, bringing extra Rubik's cube-like mechanics and more.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics in the game are generally considered low quality, with no options for resolution or customization, which limits players' ability to improve their experience. However, the visuals can be immersive and engaging, particularly during specific gameplay moments that evoke a haunting aesthetic. Some users have reported issues with resolution changes negatively affecting the graphics.
- “It's easy to get focused and immersed in the game just from the music and visuals alone.”
- “Nice visuals”
- “If a cursed piece reaches its goal in a manner similar to the king, the game will change to a hellish aesthetic and play a haunting sound.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “Changing the resolution of the monitor degraded the graphics; using the accessibility magnifier messed with my settings.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by atmospheric music and the use of 3D models featuring rich gradients, creating an immersive and visually captivating environment.
- “The game features atmospheric music that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game uses 3D models with a lot of gradients to create a rich atmosphere in the levels.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing immersion and focus alongside the visuals.
- “The atmospheric music enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “It's easy to get focused and immersed in the game just from the music and visuals alone.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find that the game does not require excessive grinding for achievements, indicating a more balanced approach to progression.
- “The grinding for achievements feels endless and unfulfilling.”
- “I spent hours grinding, but it just felt like a chore rather than fun.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel tedious and boring.”