Ley Lines

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Ley Lines is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Miria Studios and was released on December 5, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

You are the last hope of a ruined world, capable of restoring the severed Ley Lines. Throughout the ruined temple of Miria's Heart, attune to and master five unique powers, allowing you to alter gravity, slow time, shift space, and much more. Unique puzzles scattered throughout the temple's remains can be overcome in a variety of ways by using and combining your world-bending abilities.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Ley Lines features a charming visual style and intriguing mechanics that create a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
The game offers a variety of interesting powers and puzzle mechanics, allowing for creative problem-solving.
As a free game developed by students, it showcases impressive potential and provides a pleasant, albeit short, adventure.

The game is very short, often leaving players wanting more content and depth in both gameplay and story.
Controls can feel clunky and imprecise, leading to frustrating moments during platforming and puzzle-solving.
There are several bugs and performance issues that can detract from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
55%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of unique and engaging mechanics, appealing visuals, and a casual feel, though some players find the controls clunky and the mechanics underutilized. While many appreciate the puzzle elements and the nostalgic platforming style, issues such as floaty movement and optimization hinder the overall experience for some. Overall, the game offers a promising concept with enjoyable moments, but it struggles with execution in certain areas.
- “The visuals are high quality, and the game introduces plenty of mechanics to keep players engaged!”
- “I really like the concept of this game; the mechanics that allow us to do things in this game are really great.”
- “I enjoyed the gameplay and using the different powers to solve puzzles.”
- “It's got nice graphics and it's free, but I had trouble with the gameplay.”
- “While the puzzle mechanics are promising, they're sadly not put into action enough to be able to familiarize with all of them equally.”
- “Ley Lines is unfortunately an unoptimized game with clever but clunky mechanics and floaty movement.”
story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
76%
8%
The story in the game is generally perceived as underdeveloped and vague, with many players expressing a desire for a more substantial narrative. While some find the concept intriguing and the ending hopeful, the overall execution feels rushed and lacking depth, often leaving players wanting more context and engagement. The short length of the game, typically around 30 minutes, further contributes to the feeling that the story is merely a backdrop rather than a fully realized element of the experience.
- “Overall a very good game that has an interesting concept and story.”
- “The story is so short but is so light and thoughtful.”
- “Ley Lines is a 3D puzzle platformer, with a beautiful and unique aesthetic and a charming story.”
- “The story is vague and not too well explained.”
- “But again, since the game is so short, you never have time to be invested in the grand story that they try to present, so in the end, it all falls flat.”
- “To be honest, the story is rather dull and boring.”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
33%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and visual presentation as appealing and unique, particularly highlighting the cel-shaded and neon aesthetics. However, some users note that the graphics can be simplistic or clunky, occasionally detracting from the gameplay experience. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, there are calls for improvement in detail and execution.
- “The visuals are high quality, and the game introduces plenty of mechanics to keep players engaged!”
- “The popping neon graphics are featured with a cel shader that defines an all in all well fitting aesthetic.”
- “Gorgeous looking graphics, trailer has nice music, looks genuinely interesting.”
- “Graphics are boring.”
- “Unfortunately, the graphics are simple, colorful and have sharp edges; they are just bad enough that they sometimes interfere with gameplay by disorienting or confusing me otherwise.”
- “The graphics aren't pushing any limits, especially with visibly basic geoforms, but the character model is quite detailed, and I'm fond of her design.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, with choirs and violins enhancing the otherworldly experience. While many players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack and sound effects, some have noted issues with volume levels and static interference that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's ambiance and emotional impact.
- “Music is impeccable; choirs and violins give an atmospheric, relaxed ambience and add to the otherworldly feeling of the game.”
- “Despite feeling rather clunky at times, it was a cool experience with some really pretty visuals which, along with the music, stood out above all else.”
- “The music itself is quite a gem, especially the end credits sequence.”
- “Putting the music volume below 10% disables it entirely.”
- “But as soon as I get into the game, the music is loud and full of a deep, rumbly static that interrupts the main soundtrack and gave me a headache.”
- “The ambient background music is appropriately eerie, and the sparkly sound effects and gloomy, albeit amateur, voiceovers add to the mystical atmosphere.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by impeccable music, including choirs and violins that create a relaxed, otherworldly ambiance. The eerie ambient background music, combined with sparkly sound effects and somewhat amateur voiceovers, contributes to a mystical and immersive experience.
- “The music is impeccable; choirs and violins create a relaxed ambiance that enhances the otherworldly feeling of the game.”
- “The ambient background music is appropriately eerie, and the sparkly sound effects along with the gloomy, albeit amateur, voiceovers contribute to the mystical atmosphere.”
- “The ambient background music is appropriately eerie, and the sparkly sound effects and gloomy, albeit amateur, voiceovers add to the mystical atmosphere.”
- “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
- “Despite some interesting visuals, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Character development is noted for its promising ideas, including the acquisition of unique powers and basic yet appealing creature and character designs, which contribute to an engaging narrative.
- “The game features some innovative ideas, particularly with the 'powers' you acquire, the creature and character design, and the story that shows great potential.”
- “The character development is engaging, allowing players to truly connect with their avatars and experience growth throughout the game.”
- “I love how the characters evolve over time, making choices that impact their abilities and relationships, which adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character growth throughout the game.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs don't evolve in a satisfying way.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to stuttering performance despite its beautiful graphics. Users have expressed frustration with the overall execution, making it difficult to fully endorse the game.
- “Beautiful graphics combined with stuttering execution and an overall way too short game means that I can neither recommend nor not recommend this game.”
- “Beware: the game is poorly optimized.”