Unlock The King 3
- March 17, 2020
- Minimol Games
Get on Steam"Unlock The King 3" is a 3D puzzle game inspired by chess, using Rubik's Cube-based gameplay mechanics. This sequel includes 50 original levels and features such as electronic boards, lightning-fast piece movements, and trigger buttons. With an original soundtrack, it's designed for both fans of the series and newcomers.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Introduces new puzzle elements like turning blocks and invaders, adding variety to gameplay.
- Fewer difficulty spikes and more even puzzle logic compared to previous entries, making it more accessible.
- Atmospheric music and clean visuals enhance the overall gaming experience.
- Camera controls are inverted by default, causing confusion and discomfort for players.
- Fewer levels overall, with some puzzles feeling less challenging and more like filler.
- Lack of customization options for controls and graphics, making it feel like a poorly adapted mobile game.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines chess mechanics with Rubik's cube-inspired rotating platforms, offering a total of 50 levels that introduce new mechanics progressively. It is designed to be simplistic and easy to learn, making it accessible for players without chess expertise, while still providing engaging and challenging puzzles. Overall, the game successfully builds on its predecessors by incorporating intuitive mechanics that enhance the puzzle-solving experience.
“An enjoyable addition to combined puzzle mechanics.”
“The gameplay uses a combination of chess and Rubik's Cube.”
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
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 when the game shifts to a hellish aesthetic during specific events. Overall, while the artistic elements can enhance immersion, technical limitations hinder the overall graphical experience.
“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 options 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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by atmospheric music and the use of 3D models featuring rich gradients, creating an immersive and visually appealing 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.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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.”
“The atmospheric music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the music aims to create an immersive experience, it often feels dull and uninspired.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's tone, leading to a disjointed experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find that the game does not require excessive grinding for achievements, indicating a more balanced approach to progression.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grind to be repetitive and unfulfilling, which really detracted from my overall experience.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
