SiNKR 3

SiNKR 3
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97
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66
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25 August 2022
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97 (43 votes)

SiNKR 3 is the culmination of the award winning minimalist puzzler series. SiNKR 3 offers a new slant on the familiar contraptions with new diagonal layouts and billiards-style physics. BY PLAYER DEMAND: multi-step undo.

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SiNKR 3 system requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Windows 7 SP1+
  • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
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honorless
honorless

Previously, previously.

Diagonals are a natural escalation for the SiNKR series, but because of this new mechanic I wouldn't suggest buying SiNKR 3 before tackling at least one of its predecessors.

Mid-game, I feel like it pulled its punches. I'd end up looking at a level and seeing several different ways to solve it, which is not a feeling I recall having much with the first two games. (The flipside: if the other two games gave you difficulty-related trouble, perhaps this one won't.)

On review, SiNKR 3 re-uses the same MacLeod track as the first game (Music for Manatees)...which would explain why I found the audio grating and ultimately just turned off "sound effects" again.

A bit of a flat finish to the trilogy, but still worth picking up to complete your SiNKR collection. Kudos to Wahler for continually backporting enhancements to earlier games in the series, as well.

SrPilha
SrPilha

Once again, a gorgeous and excellent set of puzzles. The mechanics are basically the same as in SiNKR 1 and 2, but there are enough new subtleties that you have the feeling of playing something really new - especially if, like me, you waited a good while after the last installment. The interface is still one of the best I've ever seen without text, and the tutorial levels are extremely clear when a new mechanic gets introduced.
Nothing too hard in this game, I finished it in about 3 hours with absolutely no stress. But every level is a pleasure to play, with really nice solutions (and often more than one path to completion).

Wholeheartedly recommend this game. My only caveat is that if you play this one before playing numbers 1 and 2 you might like the older ones less when you get to them, because number 3 is really good looking and smooth. :)

EDIT: well I went back to 1&2 and found out I'd missed the major updates that make them just as smooth ang pretty as 3, because apparently the dev is awesome.

Dayne
Dayne

Achievements. Finish all of the levels.

The Game

Hooking puzzle game where you pull shapes into their respective places. The third game in the SinkR series.

The Achievements

Simply finish all of the levels. Solutions available, the game completes in about 2 hours.

Recommendation

Simple and casual puzzle game. Being the third game it brings a similar experience as the previous game. Neutral but positive recommendation.

SynthpopAddict
SynthpopAddict

If you liked the first 2 games, here's more new levels of getting the circle and square pucks into the slots using the hooks, arrows, bouncers, and teleports. The new feature with some puzzles is the ability to transfer kinetic energy from one puck to another like a Newton's Cradle pendulum. Otherwise, it's SiNKR flipped diagonally or with a little more complicated looking hooks. Most of the game isn't too difficult, but I will confess to having to use the walkthrough for a few of the toughie 3 star levels near the end.

As in SiNKR 2, each chapter of the game starts you with some easy puzzles to introduce new concepts and gets harder as you go through the chapter. The difficulty goes back to easier at the start of every chapter and the overall difficulty curve slowly increases the further you go. The Steam achievements for doing certain things in the game are really easy to get, but the ones for finishing each chapter are the real challenges especially for the last few chapters.

I do like the multi-step undo feature even allowing you to reset a puzzle to the last move you made if you accidentally messed up hopelessly so you don't have to start completely over and am glad the developer went back and inserted this feature into the earlier games too. Really chill soundtrack and nice background effects. The whole interface is still just pictures only (which I'm sure was done to avoid localization hassles), so does take a little playing around with things in the game options to figure out what everything does. If you enjoy simple puzzle games which you can play for a few minutes here and there, much recommended!

vizthex
vizthex

A good sequel to a solid series.

I personally don't like this one as much as the first 2 (mainly because of the last few levels), but I do still recommend buying the SiNKR Puzzles bundle. All 3 games are worth it.

MissPotatino
MissPotatino

If you have played the other installments in the SiNKR series, SiNKER3 is a must buy. Like duh.

Adrian
Adrian

Great puzzle game! Definitely give this one a go if you enjoyed the previous 2 or even if you just enjoy puzzle games.

JoWannes
JoWannes

Nice puzzle game. Some easier levels, some somewhat harder levels. Not too hard. Will take about 3 hours to complete.
Very similar puzzle mechanics compared to the previous 2 games, but that's not an issue.
Runs well, great visuals. Good undo and reset functionality. Only a few levels require somewhat precise timing.

Bradito
Bradito

I jumped into SiNKR 3 without playing the first two, and was happy to see that it was accessible without any prior knowledge. Elegant level design teaches mechanics without a word, introducing concepts at a satisfying pace and iterating on them in interesting ways. The visuals, music, and harmonious sound effects come together for a relaxing experience. It has a nice pace and engaging difficulty curve. If you like abstract puzzle games, it is 100% worth the price!

[TW]Men@ce
[TW]Men@ce

Another great sequel to one of my favorite games. SiNKR 3 brings back the elegance and serenity the first two brought. I love getting lost in the blissful calm of these games. The puzzles are easy-to-comprehend challenges that retain a lot of replay value. Somehow the developer has continued to make solving these things so rewarding!

Cookie966507
Cookie966507

Sinkr 3? Why, that's a treat, you see. For thee can be on a spree of dunking pucks and pulling hooks, I do decree. Hop down from that tree where you were K-I-S-S-I-N-G and onto your pony as you are my invitee to play this game like a true devotee. Will it be the key to make you happy? Well, just look at me.

kiniperson
kiniperson

Haven't played much yet, but this is definitely more of the same excellent puzzle design this franchise is famous for. If you like head-scratching clever puzzles that don't take too long to solve with a variety of surprising and fascinating mechanics... you'll like this.

joecassavaugh
joecassavaugh

You know what you'll get with each SiNKR game. It's always the same, yet each game is always different. That's the magic of the SiNKR series.

If you're new to SiNKR, you're in for a treat. This 3'rd SiNKR adds a few more variations to the basic mechanics and leads to some really elegant head scratchers. If you've played the prior SiNKRs, I think you'll find this one even more immersive. There are some subtle improvements in the music and sounds that adds to the overall charm of this game.

I can't recommend this game highly enough. If you're looking for a unique puzzle game that you can figure out without a single line of text explaining things (which often ruins the unique "A-HA" experience good puzzles give you), this is it.

5-Stars (out of 5)!!!

Enjoy!!!

Killazilla
Killazilla

I loved SiNKR 1 and 2. This third installment continues on the great gameplay and puzzle design of those with some new innovations and twists on the puzzle mechanics. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys puzzle games!

Dohi64
Dohi64
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edit: haven't tried the reworked levels but some misc. fixes and changes happened, so I edited the review.

sinkr 3 is the supposedly final entry in the minimalist puzzle game series and I'm glad there won't be more after playing this, though as you can see it still got a thumbs up, but only just. it's largely the same as the first and second title, so get ready for more hooking, lining and sinking, but this time there's a bunch of diagonal placement.

also, properly working undo for the first time. it works after a level reset and getting patched into the rest of the games as well, and shortly after release it was made to work from a fail state and on late-game levels with certain mechanics as well.

88 levels in 12 packs, the usual non-linear progression with multiple stages available most of the time, in case you get stuck on one. besides the usual arrows, portals and whatnot, another new mechanic is physics-based shenanigans, which I'm never a fan of and didn't enjoy it here either. and while the series always had some dreaded timing elements, it definitely didn't need a fuckton more. balls bouncing around while you're trying to click arrows and stuff, ugh... and it might've always been the case, can't remember specifics of the earlier games, but I felt there were way too many 'the same level but...' situations here.

controls are mouse-based but there are rebindable hotkeys. the wheel can't be used as undo though, click an icon or press a key. the whole thing should be effortlessly controllable with the mouse, it's the 3rd fucking identical game in the series...

the presentation is the usual, except there's a tacky lightning now when things disappear. it can only be turned off with the entire background, unfortunately. mandatory dotted lines all over the screen need getting used to as well. early on they're just in the way but later become very handy and necessary with most things being diagonal, which, while we're at it, also feels overused.

settings are the usual as well. separate volume sliders, resolutions, resizable windowed mode, background toggle, one to hide further parts of level select and another button doing who knows what because it's also the usual lazy text-free nonsense, you have to figure out what the hieroglyphs mean, always annoying.

while a step back in many ways, it's just about okay overall and the price is reasonable. I didn't enjoy it as much as previous entries due to all the annoyances outlined above and decided to skip a few iterative levels this time. not a good way to end a series that used to be one of my favorites.

Deuce Star
Deuce Star

I've been a huge fan of the SiNKR series since the beginning and SiNKR 3 continues to deliver! I love the play at your own pace feel of the puzzles and the soothing audio to go along with it. Those things matched with the fun, brain-teasing puzzles in this game is why I really enjoy this game so much!

Alber
Alber

If you liked the first and second one then you're gonna like this one too. It's basically the same stuff just with different variations.

kddressel
kddressel

More creative puzzle design! Any time I get stumped I end up stepping away for a few mins, coming back with a fresh eye and realizing a different way of thinking about it that I hadn't seen earlier. The multi-step undo feature is amazing, and makes this game definitely the best in the series so far.

jocee77
jocee77

Relaxing until it's not! A mellow puzzle game that will test your wits in the later levels. If you haven't played the first 2, just grab the bundle, it's a good deal and it's fun to see the evolution.