Linea, the Game
- January 3, 2016
- KHB-Soft
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Linea: the Game" is a challenging puzzle-platformer where players manipulate the environment by drawing lines to guide a character through levels.With over 60 levels, players must use strategy and spatial reasoning to overcome obstacles and reach the goal. The unique drawing mechanic and increasing difficulty make for a engaging and rewarding gaming experience.
Reviews
- The game offers a simple yet addictive gameplay experience that challenges players' reflexes.
- It features a catchy soundtrack that enhances the fast-paced action and keeps players engaged.
- The minimalistic design and straightforward mechanics make it accessible for casual gamers while still providing a tough challenge.
- The hitbox detection is often unclear, leading to frustrating gameplay where players feel they are unfairly penalized.
- The game can feel overly difficult, especially with the steep learning curve and lack of clear visual indicators.
- There are significant issues with keyboard controls, making it nearly impossible to progress without a controller.
- music71 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its fast-paced, chiptune-inspired soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players find the music repetitive and not well-synchronized with the game mechanics, leading to a sense of monotony during extended play. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its energy and style, opinions vary on its long-term appeal and effectiveness in complementing the gameplay.
“A rage game that follows the formula well: deceptively simple gameplay, infuriatingly challenging levels, and an excellent, fast-paced soundtrack.”
“The music is great and the gameplay is simple; for $0.50, it's a very good game.”
“This game has an awesome soundtrack and the graphics, though simple, are nice and seem to follow the beat of the music.”
“And mute your headphones, this music is trash.”
“The ultimate irony of this game is that I kept trying to beat each level because I wanted to hear more of the song; but now this music will be the backing tracks to my goddamn nightmares.”
“The music in this game gets stale and repetitive quickly.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its deceptively simple mechanics and infuriatingly challenging levels, which can lead to frustration due to inconsistent hitboxes and sluggish controls. While some players appreciate the fast-paced nature and synchronization with the soundtrack, others find the overall experience dull and poorly refined, with a lack of engaging content and a clear sense of progression. Despite mixed reviews, the game offers a unique challenge that can be enjoyable for those who embrace its rage-inducing elements.
“A rage game that follows the formula well: deceptively simple gameplay, infuriatingly challenging levels, and an excellent, fast-paced soundtrack.”
“Once you learn the core mechanics and are able to move around in different situations, that's where the fun begins, because the music plays in sync with the level, most of the time.”
“This is a very fun game with awesome music and great gameplay!”
“The gameplay is barebones and not at all refined; there is no story, and your hitbox is extremely inconsistent.”
“I wouldn't even recommend looking at YouTube videos of how bad the gameplay is; I found it completely uninteresting.”
“The controls are sluggish, the hitboxes are unclear, and even the tutorial throws some seriously difficult gameplay once you get past the 30-second mark.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a lazy minimalist style, featuring low-polygon, untextured assets reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games. While some players appreciate the simplistic aesthetic and its alignment with the game's concept, many criticize it for being overly basic and confusing, making gameplay challenging due to difficulty in distinguishing elements on screen. Overall, the visuals are seen as a mixed bag, with some praising their charm while others view them as a sign of lack of effort.
“The game idea is great; minimalistic graphics are also what we need for this.”
“This game has an awesome soundtrack and the graphics, though simple, are nice and seem to follow the beat of the music.”
“With amazingly smooth graphics and beautiful music, this 'rage' game was a very pleasant experience, even though I had some hard times with the levels!”
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
“The visuals are so basic that it's difficult to tell which way something is coming at you, and the whole point was to avoid the stuff coming towards you.”
“I can't imagine why a game with minimal graphics can't even come close to maintaining 30fps for me.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of a compelling story, with one user highlighting a moral about perseverance, while others criticize the game for having no narrative and overly simplistic gameplay. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story is either absent or poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The gameplay is barebones and not at all refined; there is no story, and your hitbox is extremely inconsistent.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“There is no story in Linea, and the whole gameplay consists of only dodging platforms and incoming objects to survive more than 60 seconds.”
- humor7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining, particularly noting a "hilariously bad oversight" that adds to the comedic experience. While some references, like the emoji movie, may not land well, the overall gameplay is described as funny and enjoyable, making it a good value for its price.
“Pretty funny game for the price of a sandwich.”
“There's a hilariously bad oversight on level 2 that allows you to skip the whole level.”
“Very funny and demanding game ;)”
“The humor feels forced and often falls flat, relying on outdated references that just don't land.”
“Many of the jokes seem random and lack coherence, making it hard to find anything genuinely funny.”
“The attempts at humor often come off as cringeworthy rather than entertaining, leaving me more confused than amused.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the infinite nature of levels for high score chasing, others find the short playtime and lack of increasing difficulty limit its long-term appeal. Despite these concerns, the game's low price may still make it a worthwhile experience for some.
“Completing all four levels took me almost an hour and a half, but they go on infinitely, so there's lots of replay value to get high scores.”
“It makes the game 1,000% more playable, so for your own sake, please use a controller.”
“Short playtime and lack of replayability are the biggest minuses; however, since the price is not that high either, the game is still recommended.”
“Replayability seems low, as the stages don't seem to increase in difficulty regardless of time.”
“This game offers some replayability if you want to retry some levels.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite buggy and often feels unplayable, although using a gamepad can improve control responsiveness. Overall, stability issues significantly detract from the gaming experience.
“It is very buggy and rather unplayable.”
“At first, it might feel unfair and buggy, but if you plug in the gamepad, the controls respond a bit faster.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as exploitative, with users labeling it a "cash grab" that lacks depth and detail, suggesting that the developer prioritized profit over quality.
“This game feels like a simple cash grab, with minimal effort put into its design and gameplay.”
“The monetization strategy is aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It seems like the developers are more focused on making money than creating a quality game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the emotional impact of the game is profound, with many experiencing intense feelings that lead to tears in just a short gameplay session, highlighting its ability to evoke strong emotional responses compared to other games.
“I cried more in the 15 minutes of my gameplay than in my 1000 hours of CS:GO.”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters, and their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly with minimal lag.
“For me, it runs smoothly, with little to no lag.”
