Just One Line

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"Just One Line" is a minimalist narrative game where players create their own story, one line at a time. With a simple interface and no right or wrong answers, players can let their creativity flow and shape their unique tale. Each playthrough offers a different experience, making it a refreshing and engaging choice for those seeking a different kind of storytelling game.

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and offers a unique 'choose your own adventure' experience with meaningful choices.
The writing is engaging and well-crafted, providing a good balance of detail and action.
The art style is charming and adds to the immersive experience of the game.

The game is very short, with only a limited number of quests, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Combat is frustratingly difficult, often resulting in frequent character deaths without clear progression.
There are numerous grammar and spelling errors, which detract from the overall experience.

story
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
89%
3%
The game's story is characterized by a series of interconnected quests that can vary based on player choices, race, and background, but many players feel that the narrative lacks depth and an overarching plot. While some quests are well-written and offer meaningful choices, the limited number of quests and repetitive gameplay can lead to frustration, as players often find themselves facing the same challenges and outcomes. Overall, the game shows potential for a richer narrative experience, but it currently feels incomplete and in need of more content and refinement.
- “Each quest has choices, or even entire story paths, only available after certain conditions are met and/or depending on previous quests’ choices!”
- “The choices you can make when creating your character and going through quests makes multiple runs fun to play.”
- “For an early access game, I was pleasantly surprised at the current depth of the story.”
- “After restarting (which is required to progress in the game) a few times, I got bored of the first handful of quests as I had played them multiple times.”
- “However, the only option you can really choose is power, simply due to most missions requiring combat.”
- “Not only did I feel frustrated that I couldn't even experience all the quests due to the constant deaths and loss of progress, but I also felt stupid for not being able to figure out the nonsensical narrative paths the game tries to lead you down despite not really making much sense.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and simplistic art style, which enhances the overall experience and atmosphere. Players appreciate the adorable character designs and unique locations, noting that the visuals contribute significantly to the enjoyment of quests and character customization. Overall, the production values are considered good, with a consistent aesthetic that complements the gameplay.
- “We feature a unique set of locations with a fancy toon graphics and a mesmerizing OST to aid your imagination when embarking on epic quests.”
- “It has the core of what hooked me into D&D: the choices that do matter, the interesting stories, the character customization, and more all wrapped up in a delightful art style that is charmingly simplistic!”
- “The production values are good, with a consistent art style.”
- “The graphics are subpar and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth or personality.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to immerse players in the game world.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay is characterized by a limited number of quests (only 18), which restricts the exploration of cause-and-effect mechanics. Players navigate between a central hub and quests, but the combat system is simplistic, lacking advanced mechanics like dodging or parrying, and relies on weapon effectiveness against specific enemies. While the gameplay is described as simple yet immersive, many reviewers question its value given the current early access state and the minimal interactive elements.
- “Just one line's gameplay articulates between the inn, which is your 'base of operations' and from where you will be able to access the quest board, and the actual quests unfolding.”
- “Overall, gameplay is still unrefined but has a good start.”
- “Although the gameplay is rather simple yet immersive.”
- “And with only 18 quests, there isn't really much room to play out the cause/effect mechanic anyway.”
- “Whenever your character attacks, so does the enemy, at the same time, and both receive damage. There is no such thing as dodging, parrying, or any other mechanics. The only mechanic is that some weapons are more effective against specific types of opponents, but you can carry only one at a time, so good luck guessing the type of enemy in your next quest.”
- “There is little traditional gameplay, and most of it is spent reading and making choices during the quest.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The game boasts high replayability, even in its incomplete state, thanks to features like user-generated quests and the potential for player-created DLC, which promise to provide virtually limitless content. The developer has successfully transformed a simple concept into an engaging experience that encourages repeated play.
- “Even though the game is still incomplete, the replayability is outstanding.”
- “Ability for players to make their own quests for others to play is in the dev roadmap, for unlimited replayability.”
- “It's a simple concept that the developer has turned into an extremely engaging experience with a good deal of replay value.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels repetitive.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is described as a mix of mesmerizing original soundtracks that enhance the immersive experience, particularly during quests, while some users find it basic and unremarkable. Overall, the combination of graphics and music contributes to a compelling atmosphere, making player choices feel impactful.
- “We feature a unique set of locations with fancy toon graphics and a mesmerizing OST to aid your imagination when embarking on epic quests.”
- “Nice graphics and music; the quests are awesome. It really feels like choices have real consequences over the next quests.”
- “A great text-based RPG (weapons and gear upgrades, etc.) with graphic, sound effects, and music interaction creating atmosphere, where player decisions count.”
- “Very basic music and effects, nothing remarkable or worth mentioning.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Reviews indicate that while the game has potential, the menus and overall functionality are not fully optimized, leading to performance issues that detract from the user experience.
- “The menus and functionality are still not completely optimized, but the overall performance shows great potential.”
- “The performance of the game is impressive, with smooth gameplay and minimal lag.”
- “While there are areas that need further optimization, the current performance is already quite solid.”
- “Menus and functionality in general are still not completely optimized.”
- “Performance issues persist throughout the game.”
- “The overall optimization leaves much to be desired.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it exceptionally funny due to its engaging graphics and amusing characters.
- “A very, very funny game!”
- “I love the graphics and the characters, which are extremely funny.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with players describing it as tedious and unenjoyable, particularly in the context of a farming game.
- “This was a terrible farming game!”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just wasn't worth it.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its engaging text-based RPG elements, complemented by effective graphic and sound effects, as well as music that immerses players in the experience. Player decisions significantly impact the atmosphere, adding depth to the overall gameplay.
- “A great text-based RPG with weapon and gear upgrades, enhanced by graphic and sound effects, as well as music interaction that creates a captivating atmosphere where player decisions truly matter.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
- “The combination of sound design and visual elements creates a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the current design of leaderboards lacks emotional depth and fails to enhance the storytelling experience, making them feel artificial and unsatisfying.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has an intriguing beginning but suffers from significant bugs and a lack of content, impacting its overall stability.
- “An interesting start, but buggy and severely lacking in content right now.”