Line of Sight
- January 31, 2017
- BlackSpot Entertainment
- 22h median play time
Get on Steam"Line of Sight" is a free-to-play modern military FPS with detailed customization options for characters and weapons. It features both classic shooter gameplay and unique Psionic abilities, with the promise of no pay-to-win elements. Players can adjust various aspects of their weapons, including optics, muzzle, barrel, ammo type, and more.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and offers enjoyable gameplay.
- Weapon customization is extensive and allows for a variety of playstyles.
- The graphics are decent for a free-to-play game, and it runs well on low-end PCs.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, making matchmaking difficult.
- There are numerous issues with hackers and poor anti-cheat measures.
- The pricing for permanent weapons and attachments is excessively high, leading to a grindy experience.
- gameplay168 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fast-paced action and unique mechanics, while others criticize it for being clunky, unbalanced, and reminiscent of older FPS titles. Many users noted issues with hit detection, weapon mechanics, and a perceived pay-to-win model, leading to frustration in competitive play. Overall, while there are elements of fun and potential, significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
“The gameplay is fine for a free-to-play game and actually feels fun, but some guns need to be worked on better, recoil, gun rate, etc.”
“Very fun gameplay, weapons are balanced, it's not pay-to-win; in fact, most of the 'premium' weapons have the same stats as the game currency weapons, just a shinier coat of paint.”
“The gameplay feels amazing, smooth, fast, and the weapon sounds and animations are top-notch.”
“The gameplay is pretty trash, and it isn't user friendly.”
“What crappy mechanics and gameplay, so stuttery and utter crap.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and the guns, attachment in the store are just too expensive.”
- graphics164 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as decent or even impressive for a free-to-play title, while others criticize them as outdated, poorly optimized, or lacking in detail. Many users express disappointment with the disparity between promotional materials and actual in-game graphics, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance the overall aesthetic experience. Overall, while some find the graphics acceptable, a significant number of players feel they fall short of modern standards.
“The graphics are great and feels very smooth and optimized.”
“The graphics is just like wow, for a game this cheap, and it is maybe going free at full release, that is just amazing.”
“One of those games that are amazingly fun to play with fast-paced combat and stunning graphics for the space required.”
“The first thing that I noticed was the low options for the graphics.”
“Nothing like what the game shows; even when I apply high graphics settings, it looks no different than Unturned compared to the trailer.”
“The graphics are terrible, gameplay mediocre at best, lobby system is the most horrendous I have ever found.”
- story32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is primarily centered around completing daily, weekly, and monthly missions to earn in-game currency (gp) and gems, which are essential for acquiring weapons and upgrades. While players appreciate the structured mission system, they express frustration over the slow progression and high costs associated with weapon purchases, leading to a grind-heavy experience. Overall, the narrative is less about a traditional storyline and more about the player's journey through missions and achievements to enhance their gameplay.
“It's amazing just focus on having fun and daily, weekly, monthly missions.”
“By doing daily missions you can get a minimum of 3k gp per day, so it's not impossible to get what you want.”
“Onto the prices of things and rewards: the gp reward for missions is kinda small, but that's okay, because your main income is going to come from daily missions and weekly rewards. The gp prices are really well balanced and I love that.”
“The shop prices are extremely high compared to what you earn by playing and completing missions.”
“Daily missions give 1k gp per mission, but weapons cost 200k plus.”
“There are daily missions which help boost your amount, but much like any other free-to-play game, at the end of the day, you're stuck grinding for weapons.”
- optimization30 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting poor performance on older CPUs and low frame rates even on higher-end graphics cards. While a few players noted smooth performance and good optimization, the majority highlighted issues such as bad hit detection, lag, and unbalanced gameplay, leading to an overall consensus that the game is poorly optimized.
“So far I'm really enjoying this game, looks fairly good and runs smoothly.”
“The game is very nicely optimized, not much crashes at all!”
“The graphics are great and feel very smooth and optimized.”
“This game is very unoptimized for CPUs like Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, and Phenom CPUs, or just old CPUs.”
“Game still has awful optimization and trash hitboxes.”
“Overall, I don't recommend this game due to horrible optimization.”
- grinding29 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly for acquiring and permanently unlocking weapons, which can be tedious and time-consuming. While some players find the grind manageable and comparable to other free-to-play titles, others express frustration over the high costs and slow progression, leading to a perception of the game as pay-to-win. Overall, the grinding aspect is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the challenge while others feel it detracts from the overall experience.
“It is a pretty solid game with good graphics and cool mechanics like the kinds of superpowers and psionic abilities. It's not pay-to-win at all, and it's not that grindy to get the stuff you want.”
“Gaining levels is tedious, boring and so slow even your grandma can walk faster.”
“It's always frustrating when a game has a lot of features but it has a bad money grinding system.”
“You'll be grinding out about a dozen matches or more for a single modification on your beginning permanent gun.”
- monetization20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 65 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, heavily relying on microtransactions for character and weapon customization, as well as in-game purchases that detract from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the presence of ads and the high costs associated with upgrades, suggesting that a more reasonable pricing structure could improve player retention. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many feel that the monetization strategy undermines its potential.
“Overall, I would recommend it if you are okay with microtransactions and like customizability.”
“Newcomers get some limited stuff to use for the first 14 days and for the first 30 days you get a GP and EXP booster. Right now, for the attendance award, they are giving out free gems, which is 50 a day, and these gems are used in microtransactions.”
“In general, not a bad FPS game, but it suffers a lot because the developers lack a good understanding of the economy and a solid business model, resulting in a cash grab.”
“Tldr: generic cash-grabbing shooter.”
“With every update, they release more in-game purchases for money instead of fixing everything wrong with the game currently.”
- stability13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, including screen distortions, freezing, and unresponsive abilities. While some players acknowledge that the game is still in its early days, the overall consensus is that these stability problems detract from the experience, leading to a lack of recommendations until fixes are implemented.
“This is supposed to be a full release but is full of bugs and glitches.”
“Currently, I cannot recommend this game as it freezes on 'Blackpoint Entertainment' and then promptly crashes. I will update as and when a fix arrives.”
“The bugs and glitches are like a knife in the feels.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the comedic elements like a funny tutorial and amusing character descriptions, while others find the humor falls flat or becomes repetitive after a few hours. The game's mechanics, such as the intentionally inaccurate shooting and exaggerated character designs, contribute to its comedic tone, though opinions vary on whether these aspects enhance or detract from the overall experience.
“The tutorial is funny, with the speaker treating you like a baby in kindergarten. I wish there was an option for that speaker to comment on your actual gameplay; that would be hilarious.”
“It's a good and funny game, and it is not pay-to-win.”
“I played around with it and it was okay; each player doesn't have their own unique character per se, as you select one of four generic soldier characters (hilarious descriptions, by the way) where you simply add bulkier armor and helmets to slightly improve your protection stats, which won't matter anyway as your head is turned to literal meaty bits from a headshot.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some users finding it edgy and enjoyable, while others express confusion or frustration regarding its integration with gameplay. Overall, it seems to evoke strong reactions, ranging from praise for its coolness to criticism for its lack of clarity.
“Great music, awesome gameplay... the coolest 3GB you could ever hope to download.”
“The music is trash and feels overly edgy.”
“As for the music... I have no idea what to think.”
“The music is frustrating; every round starts with the narrator's voice saying 'kill enemy!' What am I supposed to do if I'm holding a gun?”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by impressive customization options for character design, allowing for a high degree of personalization. However, there are criticisms regarding the sexist portrayal of female characters, who are largely identical to their male counterparts but with a slight speed disadvantage.
“The character design is incredibly customizable, offering a wide range of options that allow players to create unique avatars that truly reflect their personal style.”
“The graphics are amazing for a free-to-play game, and the attention to detail in character design is impressive, with excellent texturing across all maps.”
“The depth of character development is remarkable, allowing players to explore different traits and abilities that enhance gameplay and storytelling.”
“- Sexist character design; the female characters are identical to male characters in every aspect except being 5 units slower for no reason.”
