Flatline

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Flatline is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by T-Hex and was released on February 19, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Play as Scarlett, a freelance cyborg ninja, in a neon city filled with corporate drones. Use her top of the line sword and bio enhancements to dash throughout the city and chain your dashes through drones. Make sure to watch your health, too many mistakes and you might Flatline.

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Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a tense atmosphere and a strong sense of claustrophobia, enhancing the horror experience.
Gameplay mechanics are well-balanced, requiring teamwork and strategic thinking among players.
The graphics and sound design effectively create an immersive environment, contributing to the overall tension.

Some players experience issues with controls feeling awkward or unnatural, impacting gameplay fluidity.
The game can be challenging for newcomers, particularly in the early stages, which may deter some players.
Certain levels can become tedious due to climbing mechanics and narrow spaces, leading to frustration.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and modern quality, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. While some character animations, like the main character's running, may appear janky, the overall visual presentation is impressive, especially considering the game's development timeframe. The combination of nice graphics and smooth controls enhances the fast-paced action.
- “The graphics are nice; the main character looks a bit janky while Naruto running, but for students making a game in a short period of time, it looks pretty phenomenal.”
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “It mostly works, it has aesthetic flavor, and it is fun to chain dashes through enemies.”
- “Can't change graphics.”
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics, but it feels outdated.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Gameplay experiences vary significantly among players; some find the controls awkward and lacking the smoothness expected, while others enjoy the engaging dash mechanic that enhances the excitement of combat against enemies. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun and frustration depending on individual preferences regarding control responsiveness.
- “This is a pretty fun game; the main portion of it is using the dash mechanic to accomplish some really cool bullet hell/mass murder of robots, which is entertaining as heck.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extremely tedious, with levels that require repetitive effort to progress.
- “The levels are extremely tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore.”
- “The repetitive tasks make the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”