To be honest, as an old player who came from the Symbian era, I have seen too many mobile games. At that time, I was still playing Snake and Sokoban, and I could play one game for several months without getting tired of it. There are all kinds of mobile games nowadays, but there are not many that can make me calm down and play them seriously. Recently, I came across this game "The Most Cheating Game in History 3" by chance, and suddenly I felt like I was going back in time😄
Let's first talk about the positioning of this game. It belongs to the puzzle puzzle category, but it is different from traditional logic puzzles. I'm not bragging, but its core selling point is that it's “cheating”—you'll never know the next solution. For example, you clearly see a key, go to get it, but step on a trap and die directly; or there is a button on the screen that says "Click me to pass", but if you click it, it will explode. This kind of anti-routine design was quite novel at the time to be honest, but it can still make people smile now.
Among similar games, I have played beautiful geometric puzzles like "Monument Valley", fun physics like "Cut the Rope", and even nonsensical guessing games like "Brain Master". In terms of personal experience, the advantages and disadvantages of "The Most Cheating Game in History 3" are very clear.
The advantage is its humor and creativity. The protagonist Shi Xiaokeng in the game is a funny villain. The settings of each level will make you complain: "Can this level be passed?" For example, in one level you play a locked villain and need to find the key, but the key is actually hidden in another scene, which requires you to fiddle with it for a long time. Moreover, this game has added a "player-contributed special", which means that many levels are designed by players themselves. This ensures the richness and uncertainty of game content. Sometimes you think you have figured out the routine, only to be slapped in the face again at the next level. This sense of freshness is, to be honest, better than many assembly line games from major manufacturers.
The shortcomings are also obvious. Because it's so "cheating", some levels are simply difficult for the sake of being difficult. For example, in some places you need to click on a hidden location dozens of times in a row, or you have to wait for an animation to end before you can operate. The threshold for such operations is a bit discouraging. In addition, there will be some advertisements or entrances that guide you to pay. Although it is free, if you don't read the prompts, the probability of getting stuck is very high. Compared with "Brain Master", the latter is gentler and will not make you feel that you are being deliberately pranked.
But then again, the audience for this type of game itself is people who like challenges and fun. If you are looking for a relaxing and enjoyable puzzle, then "Monument Valley" or "Grandpa's City" may be more suitable. But if you want to have some fun and experience that "I've been cheated on" surprise, then this game is definitely worth a try.
In addition, the game runs on the 5.0 system, which is an earlier version of Android. Today's mobile phones can basically run it, but some new models may encounter compatibility issues. The developer is Zhuhai Summit Interactive, which to be honest is considered an old face in the independent game circle. The "Shi Xiaokeng" series they made has maintained its nonsensical style from the first generation to the present, and it has not changed much. I have to praise this 👍
Overall, this game is suitable for playing in spare time, and also suitable for complaining with friends. I'm not bragging, but if you like solving puzzles and don't mind being "cheated", then "The Most Cheating Game in History 3" will bring you a lot of joy. Anyway, when I was playing, I scolded the development team for being too imaginative, but I couldn't help but continue the challenge. This contradictory feeling may be the charm of this type of game.