EQUALINE

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EQUALINE is a single player and multiplayer puzzle game. It was developed by Marudice and was released on February 8, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Equaline is a "one-stroke calculation puzzle" where you have to connect numbers and symbols with lines to complete a calculation. There is only one correct answer for each combination of nine squares, and the target number increases with each puzzle. It's a highly competitive action puzzle game.

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story3 negative mentions

Equaline offers a fun and engaging way to improve mental arithmetic skills, with simple rules that lead to challenging gameplay.
The game features a variety of modes, including an endless mode with multiple variants and a mission mode that adds depth and longevity to the experience.
The visuals and music create an enjoyable atmosphere, enhancing the overall gameplay experience with a stylish 'Y2K' aesthetic.

The game suffers from translation issues, particularly in the English version, which can lead to confusion in mission and achievement descriptions.
There is no mode for playing endlessly without a time limit, which may frustrate players who prefer a more relaxed pace.
Some gameplay elements can become repetitive, and the options menu is limited, lacking features like key rebinding and resolution settings.

story
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The game's story is primarily conveyed through its 24 missions, which vary in complexity and challenge, keeping players engaged with unique modifiers and requiring strategic thinking. While some players find the mission descriptions occasionally confusing, the overall experience is enhanced by the thrill of overcoming difficult challenges and the added value of mission and multiplayer modes. The narrative may not be the main draw, but it effectively supports the gameplay experience.
- “This game, however, keeps you engaged throughout, with difficult challenges and missions requiring far more than simply an understanding of the game's mechanics to surpass.”
- “Some of these missions are simple, but a lot have wild modifiers that continue to make the math fun and interesting in new ways.”
- “The main content of this game, however, are the 24 missions that you can complete.”
- “Whilst this isn’t a problem in endless, some of the mission and achievement descriptions can be a little confusing to interpret at times.”
- “I expected endless to be the game’s main draw, but I’ve instead found myself putting much more of my time into the missions instead.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is engaging and fast-paced, featuring challenging missions that require more than just basic mechanics to succeed. While it can become repetitive due to a lack of power-ups and obstacles, the game introduces creative variations that keep the experience fresh. Overall, the gameplay is responsive and maintains player interest despite some minor issues outside of this aspect.
- “This game, however, keeps you engaged throughout, with difficult challenges and missions requiring far more than simply an understanding of the game's mechanics to surpass.”
- “Luckily, this game is not text-driven, and any translation mishaps can be largely ignored in favor of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is fast and immediately responsive.”
- “Things can get repetitive, of course; there are no power-ups, obstacles, or any special mechanics at all.”
- “But they become surprisingly creative later on, remixing mechanics entirely but always depending on the same core gameplay.”
- “Outside of the gameplay, there are a few problems.”
music
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The music in the game is praised for its energetic "y2k" aesthetic and unique tracks for different modes, enhancing the overall experience of what is essentially a math game. However, some users noted that the volume can be excessively loud upon startup, which detracts from the enjoyment.
- “Like... my math homework but it's a game with great soundtracks.”
- “The visuals and music take on the 'Y2K' aesthetic.”
- “The music here goes very hard for a mere math game, and I enjoy the fact that the different modes have unique tracks designated for them.”
graphics
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The graphics are characterized by a distinct "y2k" aesthetic, which is complemented by a fitting musical score that enhances the overall visual experience.
- “The visuals and music take on the 'Y2K' aesthetic.”