Linelight

Even if you don’t play puzzle games, Linelight is a shining beacon in dark times.

89%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

optimization, stability

94% User Score Based on 1,379 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 5 reviews

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Linelight is a single player open world platformer game. It was developed by My Dog Zorro and was released on January 30, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Linelight" is a single-player open-world puzzle-adventure game with compelling graphics, music, and atmosphere. It offers intuitive and unique gameplay that is accessible to all skill levels, challenging players to guide Dash through a series of rich, clean, minimalist levels with a one-of-a-kind solution. The game's soothing experience simulates the feeling of accomplishment and relaxation, providing a mind-bending and enjoyable adventure.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,379 reviews

music76 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Beautifully designed with calming music and engaging puzzles that provide a relaxing experience.
Innovative gameplay mechanics that are easy to learn but offer a satisfying challenge as players progress.
The game is visually stunning and offers a unique puzzle-solving experience that keeps players engaged.

Controls can be overly sensitive and frustrating, especially during timing-based puzzles.
Performance issues such as lag and stuttering can detract from the overall experience.
Some players have reported bugs that affect gameplay, including issues with saving progress and disappearing elements.

music
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
37%
2%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful soundtrack, which complements the visuals and puzzle design, creating a relaxing atmosphere that keeps players engaged. While some find the music a bit repetitive, the majority agree that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “I love the calming relaxing music that it plays as you try to figure the next puzzle.”
- “The music is lovely, the visuals are intricate than you might think, and the ending is truly satisfying, despite the simple nature of the game.”
- “The music is so calming and I just can't put how much I enjoy this game into words.”
- “Do yourself a favor and turn the music off.”
- “Fun but the controls are awkward at times and the music to me doesn't quite fit.”
- “Also the music is too calm.”
gameplay
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
41%
4%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative puzzle design and intuitive mechanics that gradually increase in complexity, providing a satisfying challenge. However, many users criticize the mobile control scheme, which can hinder precision and fluidity, particularly in late-game puzzles. Overall, while the game offers a beautiful aesthetic and calming soundtrack, the execution of controls on mobile devices detracts from the overall experience.
- “The teaching of new mechanics is beautifully subtly done, but keeps the challenges fresh.”
- “The gameplay is fluid and visually appealing.”
- “The mechanics are simple but the puzzles become very fun and challenging as you progress through the levels.”
- “I'm getting the 'having to lift the mouse off the mouse pad to recenter' situation happening over and over, and it adds a ton of friction to the fluidity of the gameplay.”
- “Words like 'euphoria' and 'relaxing' are completely out of place when describing a game that requires precise timing and pinpoint positioning with touch controls that do not lend themselves to twitch gameplay.”
- “Great concept, horrible gameplay.”
graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
24%
5%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and simplicity, with many reviewers highlighting the elegant, minimalist art style and intricate visuals that enhance the overall aesthetic experience. While some users noted occasional graphical issues and bugs, the majority found the visuals to be pleasing and well-integrated with the calming soundtrack, contributing to a relaxing gameplay atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are described as clean, sophisticated, and effective in complementing the game's mechanics and puzzles.
- “The graphics are smooth.”
- “Beautiful graphics and music.”
- “Unique, relaxing game with beautiful graphics and interesting gameplay.”
- “There are some glaring graphical issues with the gradients.”
- “Had some issues with resetting puzzles and incorrect graphics.”
- “The latest update causes major UI bugs where all the text disappears along with some graphics when play is paused.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users on older devices like the Galaxy S8, S9, and S10 reporting performance issues such as hitching and lag, which detracts from the overall experience. While some updates have improved performance slightly, many players still desire a higher performance mode to achieve smoother gameplay. Overall, the game struggles with resource management, making it less enjoyable on less powerful devices.
- “Only complaint I have so far is the wish for a higher performance mode where it ran with a higher frame rate.”
- “Cool game, but uses too many resources to run smoothly on my device (Fairphone 3).”
- “Edit: The latest update has improved performance a little, but it's hardly silky smooth 60fps.”
- “For anyone using a Galaxy S8, S9, or S10, the game is not optimized for the different pixel ratio, but still functions.”
- “There is a performance issue like hitching in which the game feels like it's slowing down and getting back to normal in perhaps 0.3 second intervals.”
- “The puzzles are pretty good, but I don't have a latest-gen phone and the performance is just barely bad enough to make it a lot less enjoyable, which seems unnecessary because there isn't all that much going on.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
7%
31%
The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases, which contributes to a clean and immersive gameplay experience. Players enjoy the intuitive and challenging nature of the game without interruptions from intrusive advertisements, enhancing the overall enjoyment and aesthetic appeal.
- “Clean graphics, no ads, no in-game costs.”
- “No in-app purchases.”
- “Wonderful design, great music, lovely ambiance (no ads!!!!)”
- “No ridiculous amount of ads to sit through.”
- “Still getting immersed in this, but it's beautiful, fun, free from annoying stuff like ads or microtransactions.”
- “No intrusive ads.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The game's storytelling is primarily conveyed through non-verbal means, complemented by excellent music and thoughtful puzzle design, creating an engaging atmosphere. While some players appreciate the subtlety and beauty of the narrative, others express concern about the lack of a traditional story potentially affecting long-term interest. Overall, the unique approach to storytelling has garnered mixed reactions, with some praising it as more compelling than conventional narratives.
- “There is a subtle element of storytelling without words.”
- “Great music, thoughtful puzzle design, and a great story told without a single word.”
- “Beautiful storytelling through very sparse means.”
- “Great puzzles, great visuals, no story (so far).”
- “I love how it feels and looks, I'm just not sure if not having a story will keep me interested.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly highlighting the unexpected depth of attachment to its characters and narrative, especially in the wholesome ending of world 1. The sweet and heartwarming music further enhances the emotional experience, contributing to a clever and intuitive gameplay that resonates with players.
- “I didn't expect to become emotionally attached to lines.”
- “Edit: originally I gave this game 5 stars simply because I liked the mechanics of it, but now it's keeping its 5 stars because the ending of world 1 was both unexpected and extremely wholesome.”
- “The music feels very sweet and heartwarming.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience with engaging puzzles. Players find it to be a joyful and atmospheric adventure that captivates their senses.
- “This is a beautiful game with fun puzzles and a super immersive atmosphere.”
- “Atmospheric, puzzling, and an overall joy to play.”
- “Wonderful atmosphere and controls.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users reporting various bugs, including scrambled text and glitches in the main menu. Additionally, significant lag during level transitions has been noted, leading to near-freezing experiences. Overall, while the issues are present, they are not deemed excessively detrimental.
- “It's a bit buggy, but not too bad.”
- “Words and the main menu are scrambled and glitchy; I can barely see the menu.”
- “Laggy to the point where it almost freezes when traveling between levels.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the game to be highly entertaining and humorous, expressing that it significantly enhances their enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “It's so funny to play; I really like it.”
- “Very funny; I really enjoy playing this game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players noted that discovering hidden tracks significantly enhances the game's world, contributing to its overall replayability. This added exploration element encourages players to revisit the game for new experiences.
- “Finding a hidden track also made the world feel even bigger, significantly increasing the replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh.”
- “With multiple paths and secrets to discover, I find myself replaying the game just to experience everything it has to offer.”
- “Finding a hidden track also made the world feel bigger, increasing its replay value.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of diverse endings makes replaying the game feel redundant.”