Get to Know About Interlocked
I remember the first time I launched Interlocked—I was greeted by this calm, almost meditative soundtrack and a neat wooden puzzle floating in the center of the screen. There’s no tutorial shouting in your face; instead, you just tap and drag to rotate the pieces, trying to spot that one axis where everything clicks. It feels a bit like you’re cracking a safe, only more satisfying when the final beam pops out with a soft click.
What I really love about it is how each level feels handcrafted. One moment you’re wrestling with a six-piece burr, and the next you’re teasing apart a dozen-piece brainteaser that seems impossible until you spot that hidden notch. There’s no timer breathing down your neck, no scoreboards to beat—just you and the puzzle, in whatever corner of the world you happen to be. I’ve played on the couch, on the bus, even perched in a hammock, and it always feels just as engaging.
After you solve a puzzle, there’s this little animation celebrating your victory before dropping you into the next challenge. It sounds simple, but it’s oddly thrilling to see those pieces gently float apart in slow motion. And if you ever get stuck, there’s a hint system that nudges you without giving the whole solution away. It keeps that balance between “I got this” and “Okay, I might need a little help.”
By the time you finish a dozen or so levels, you start noticing patterns in how the pieces interlock—almost like learning a new language. And yet, because the puzzles grow more complex, there’s always something fresh waiting around the corner. It’s the kind of game that’s easy to pick up for five minutes but still manages to pull you in for an hour. Whenever I need a break from the chaos of everyday life, Interlocked is the perfect escape.