In Sink: A Co-Op Escape Prologue
Play modes: co-op, free, multiplayer
Release Date: 25-2-2023
Developer: Clock Out Games
Our verdict
8/10
- Difficulty: Easy
- Players: 2
- Playtime: <1 h
In Sink: A Co-Op Escape Prologue is the free first level of a two-player online co-op escape game. You and a partner are shipwrecked on a desert island, and the puzzles are split so each player sees half of the information, forcing you to describe shapes, symbols, colours and numbers to one another. It suits pairs who want to try a talk-it-out co-op puzzler before buying the full game.
The prologue holds a Very Positive rating from over 1,700 Steam reviews. The one detailed review praises how communication matters as much as logic, with wheels, levers, pressure plates and visual clues that only make sense once both players share what they see. Puzzles avoid written instructions, are designed to be colour-blind friendly, and a hint system nudges without spoiling. Another player found it confusing at first before it clicked.
As a demo, it is short, with a median playtime of about an hour, and a second level is gated behind joining the developer's Discord. Written reviews are few, so detail on difficulty is limited. Since it is free, it is an easy way for two friends to see if the full game suits them.
Pros
- Free, with puzzles split so each player holds half the clues
- Language-free, colour-blind friendly puzzle design
- Hint system helps without giving solutions away
Cons
- Only one level, around an hour long
- Second level requires joining the developer's Discord
- Online co-op only; needs a partner
About
Play the first level in this free demo, and join the Discord community to unlock Level 2!
Dive into 'In Sink' with a friend, where being shipwrecked is just the beginning of your co-operative adventure! Travel through rifts to other worlds where you’ll solve a series of escape rooms, puzzles, and other mysteries, working together to overcome each challenge. Together, you’ll need to think outside the box, and then escape from it.
The path to freedom is full of portals! Your journey will take you through a hidden pirate ship, a mysterious art museum, a train that defies the laws of physics, and many more mind-bending settings stuffed with puzzles and challenges.
Progress through puzzles with language-less elements like shapes, signs, colours, and numbers, all designed to be colour-blind friendly. Turn wheels, flip levers, use scales, and press buttons and pressure plates to solve unique conundrums with your partner.
It's crucial to stay 'in sink' with your partner! You'll need to act as each other's eyes and ears to solve puzzles and find a way out.
Features:
Two player co-op gameplay
Language-free puzzle design
Vibrant cartoony visuals
Simple and accessible controls
Dynamic hint system helps without spoiling solutions
