- May 30, 2017
- Gamincat
- 10h median play time
1LINE one-stroke puzzle game
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About
"1LINE" is a free-to-play brain-training puzzle game that challenges you to connect all points with just one line. With 850 stages across 15 levels, the game starts off simple but increases in complexity as you advance. When stuck, use a hint to help solve fiendishly tricky puzzles and sharpen your wits. Play at your convenience, whether it's during your commute or before bed.


- Interesting logical game that challenges the mind.
- Fun and relaxing, with some puzzles that are challenging enough to make you think.
- Great concept with rewarding visuals and sounds.
- Excessive ads, including long unskippable ones after every level, disrupt gameplay.
- Aggressive monetization strategy makes it feel like a cash grab.
- Achievements are not properly tracked, leading to confusion.
- monetization740 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with many players reporting unskippable 30-second ads after nearly every level. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in a free game, the overwhelming frequency and length of these ads detract significantly from the overall enjoyment, leading to frustration and even uninstallation for many. Despite the game's potential, the aggressive monetization approach has left a negative impression on a large portion of the player base.
“If there was a full version of the app with no ads, then I'd buy it!”
“Straight up puzzle, no frills, no in-app purchase hassling.”
“Also would like to note it seems a little pay-to-play after a while, with the buy no ads, buy hints, etc., but overall I like this and would recommend it. Good job, devs.”
“I'm only 40 puzzles in on the first level and I feel like a majority of my time was spent watching ads because the puzzles at the beginning only take about three seconds to beat.”
“The disgusting amounts of ads turn me away from an otherwise simple and fun game.”
“You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”