Line Up: Draw the Criminal

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Line Up: Draw the Criminal is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Kwalee Ltd and was released on May 4, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

monetization805 negative mentions

Unique and fun concept involving drawing and identifying criminals.
Engaging gameplay that allows players to decide if prisoners should be released or kept in jail.
Simple and relaxing game suitable for all ages with decent graphics and art style.

Excessive and disruptive ads appearing after every single action or level, making gameplay frustrating.
Repetitive cases and criminals after progressing through initial levels, leading to boredom.
Requires constant internet connection despite being a single-player game, forcing players to watch ads and making offline play impossible.

monetization
823 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's monetization heavily relies on an excessive and intrusive amount of ads, often appearing after every action or level, which many users find overwhelming and disruptive to gameplay. Despite the ads being necessary for revenue, their frequency—sometimes including long unskippable videos—significantly diminishes the enjoyment and playability of the game. Users suggest reducing ad frequency or offering a more effective no-ads purchase option to improve overall experience.
- “Understand where they're coming from since it's a game that doesn't have in-game purchases, so for them making a game and only asking you to watch a short video is, in my opinion, a fair deal.”
- “I'll gladly pay for no ads if a game is fun.”
- “Actually really fun, other than the ads, I might buy the no ads pass because I really enjoy this game and I haven't even been playing an hour yet. You should download it, it's free guys.”
- “The biggest problem is that there is an ad after every single thing you do so you spend more time watching ads than you do playing the actual game.”
- “Within the first 2 minutes of gameplay I've had 5 ads; they are disruptive. Instead of appearing in between levels, they are played during the levels. Out of those 2 minutes, basically 30 seconds was me playing the game and the other 90 seconds were me watching ads.”
- “There are so many ads that it's ridiculous! It's a cash grab slop; you get spammed with ads after every drawing or crime you solve, sometimes 30 seconds long, and you can't skip most of them.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
62%
16%
Gameplay is generally considered simplistic, repetitive, and sometimes frustrating due to awkward drawing mechanics and lack of challenge. While some find the core gameplay fun and enjoyable, excessive and intrusive ads—often interrupting play frequently—majorly detract from the experience, leading many to view the game as prioritizing ad revenue over engaging gameplay.
- “Otherwise, the gameplay is fun and you should create more games like this!”
- “The controls are very great, the gameplay is awesome as well, and the graphics are very good usually.”
- “But I recommend this because the gameplay is fun!”
- “Within the first 2 minutes of gameplay, I've had 5 ads. They are disruptive; instead of appearing between levels, they are played during the levels. Out of those 2 minutes of gameplay, basically 30 seconds was me playing the game and the other 90 seconds were me watching ads.”
- “More ads than gameplay, and the gameplay itself was mediocre and repetitive. It's just the same three steps over and over: get description of suspect, pick the only person that matches the description, watch ads, and occasionally you release a prisoner—not worth the time.”
- “No offline play for no reason (other than to make people watch more ads), and the gameplay itself is boring and repetitive.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
4%
83%
The game’s stability is inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezing, and lag that disrupt gameplay and drawing mechanics. While some players experience no issues, others find glitches and excessive ads significantly hinder their enjoyment. Overall, stability improvements are needed to provide a smoother, more reliable experience.
- “There are no glitches at all!”
- “I like that there are no glitches... yet.”
- “The game was good with no glitches or anything.”
- “Really great game super addicting but you guys have got to fix the glitches. I'm drawing the criminal then when I have to find the criminal none of the clues match them. I eventually give up and skip that level but then it shows me the criminal and they weren't even on that level.”
- “This game is really fun but the glitches are so annoying and enraging. One minute my phone was lagging a little, then while I tried to draw stripes it started switching my colors. When I tried to close it by clicking the home button, it took me to the app store, then to a Rick and Morty game. I had to turn my phone off and on. This game sucks, don't get it.”
- “Love the game although it freezes a lot. I will give you 5 stars if you update the game and fix freezing and kicking me out after freezing.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
31%
26%
The graphics receive mixed reviews, with some users praising their quality and style, while many criticize them as poorly optimized, unpolished, repetitive, and of low quality. Common complaints include clipping issues, lack of originality, limited drawing space, and slow game performance. Overall, the graphics are seen as average at best and detract from the experience for some players.
- “The controls are very great, the gameplay is awesome as well, and the graphics are very well usually.”
- “So I give it four stars, great graphics on the game!”
- “Every thing is excellent in this game and I would like to give this game 5 star rating because everything in this game whether the gameplay, the graphics, or the concept, everything is perfect and this is a perfect game for entertainment.”
- “Badly optimised, bad graphics, even the drawing of where you put your finger starts in the wrong place and you have barely any room to draw.”
- “The graphics could be more polished, bow ties clip through clothes in some animations.”
- “Concept of the game was very good but quality of the graphics and repeated cases are boring and there is no sound while playing.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
Users find the game's story repetitive and lacking depth, with recurring cases and minimal backstory that reduce engagement. They suggest adding more varied activities, new maps, and richer narratives to enhance the experience. Additionally, frequent ads interrupt the flow and detract from immersion.
- “This game has a great story, though the gameplay is repetitive with similar procedures like drawing the criminal and selecting matches. It would be better with more activities and new maps to make it more engaging.”
- “Please add some backstory behind each case. It would be great, thanks!”
- “I love this game so much, but the problem is it repeats the same villains and missions.”
- “Maybe if there was some sort of storyline or more interactivity, it would be fun.”
- “I love this game so much but the problem is it repeats the same villains and missions.”
- “It was very amazing to find criminals but after 50 arrests the same criminal story came back which became boring.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally appreciated for its funny design and entertaining elements, particularly the amusing arrest scenes. However, some users note that the humor could be enhanced with more variety and descriptive crime details, while others find the overall experience lighthearted and enjoyable despite minor glitches.
- “This game is really funny, but there are just way too many ads.”
- “Its a little glitchy but super fun and I can't stand how funny they are when they get arrested!”
- “It's a funny and nice game to play, but you can't upgrade many things in your office and there are only like 5 skins.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
60%
30%
The game notably lacks any music or sound effects, which many users find detracts from the overall experience and makes gameplay feel less engaging. While the game is described as fun and addictive, the silence and repetitive ads contribute to a less enjoyable atmosphere. Users suggest that adding music and sound effects would significantly improve the game's appeal.
- “There is no music or sound effects; the game only makes your phone vibrate.”
- “There isn't any sound effects or music, just silence.”
- “The lack of any soundtrack or sound effects is off-putting.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to unsmooth performance. Additionally, frequent ads after each game disrupt the experience, causing some players to uninstall despite enjoying the gameplay.

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Line Up: Draw the Criminal is a casual simulation game.

Line Up: Draw the Criminal is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Line Up: Draw the Criminal.

Line Up: Draw the Criminal was released on May 4, 2020.

Line Up: Draw the Criminal was developed by Kwalee Ltd.

Line Up: Draw the Criminal has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Line Up: Draw the Criminal for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Line Up: Draw the Criminal is a single player game.

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