Lines

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"Lines" is an abstract puzzle game with 6 modes and over 500 levels, offering additional challenges through its Level Editor, Daily Challenge, and Infinite mode. The game features vibrant visuals and simple mechanics where players place or remove dots to create a winning color race on a drawing. It supports localization in multiple languages and Twitch integration, with further content available through Steam Workshop.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Beautiful minimalist design with a relaxing atmosphere and satisfying sound design.
Offers a large variety of puzzles with 500 built-in levels and user-generated content through Steam Workshop.
Engaging gameplay mechanics that encourage strategic thinking and replayability, with daily challenges and Twitch integration for added fun.

Randomness in level design can lead to frustrating experiences, where luck plays a significant role in winning.
Achievements often require repetitive gameplay, which can feel tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment.
The level editor can be prone to crashes and lag, making it difficult to create and manage custom levels effectively.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
38%
14%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simple yet addictive puzzle mechanics, offering a relaxing and mentally stimulating experience. Players can enjoy a variety of levels and game modes, with engaging mechanics that evolve over time, although some find the overall challenge lacking. The game also features user-generated content and Twitch integration, enhancing interaction and replayability for both casual players and streamers.
- “If you want a very chilled 'zen' experience to unwind with that has fun, interesting mechanics, look no further than lines!”
- “The game does well in teaching you how each mechanic works with basic example puzzles up front in each segment.”
- “Just when the puzzles threaten to become stale, a new mechanic is introduced which immediately freshens up the pace.”
- “Clearing the 500 levels will probably take ~5 hours tops, and then if you want to complete the achievements, you'll spend hours on end mindlessly replaying the levels to complete incredibly engaging achievements such as 'place 1000 points', 'cut 1000 lines', 'reach a distance of 10000 travelled' and so on... even though there's only ~100 levels per mechanic.”
- “Interesting puzzle game with creative game mechanics, but completely devoid of any challenge.”
- “+ simple gameplay”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric and soothing qualities, with some users highlighting its dynamic nature that reacts to gameplay events. While some reviews note the absence of traditional music, they appreciate the sound design and the calming piano track that enhances the overall experience. The combination of audio and visuals creates a harmonious and artistic feel, contributing to the game's relaxing appeal.
- “Great audio design; the music reacts to things happening in the gameplay.”
- “Music is great - low key and atmospheric.”
- “Add to this a vibrant color palette, creative level designs, and an almost improv-like piano soundtrack that seems to be generated by the way the colors fill the shape, and you’ve got instant puzzle appeal.”
- “There is no music in this game; everything you hear is sound effects, played when lines collide or when the level is finished.”
- “Music/sound: a simple piano track plays throughout, and it adjusts to what is going on during the menus and game.”
- “With music and sounds that match the aesthetic, the game is almost a work of art, not a video game.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and harmonious aesthetics, contributing to a relaxing and immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals and matching sound effects, which elevate the game to an artistic level beyond typical video games. Overall, the graphics enhance the mentally stimulating challenges and depth of the gameplay.
- “Beautiful art style.”
- “Graphics and sound effects do a very good job, and all of this makes an excellent and relaxing puzzle game.”
- “It's a challenging, novel puzzle game with a great aesthetic.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel unpolished.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game offers strong replayability through its unlimited mode and random starting positions for levels, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging. However, the randomness may detract from the overall skill and enjoyment of solving puzzles. Overall, players find the game to be very replayable.
- “Starting positions are random, which is good for replayability.”
- “The levels aren't that hard; the fact that the starting positions are always different gives the game some replay value.”
- “As well, the randomness of the levels, while increasing the replayability of every level, does detract from the skill and enjoyment in solving the puzzle.”
- “The levels aren't that hard; the fact that the start positions are always different gives the game some replay value.”
- “There's an unlimited mode where you just see how far you can go until you fail, so there's something for replay value there.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, often leading them to restart rather than deal with the repetitive task of realigning reference images to setup lines.
- “I likely just start over because it's too tedious to realign the reference image to the setup lines.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself spending more time grinding than actually enjoying the gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization model of the game has been criticized for its reliance on advertisements, particularly in mobile versions, which detracts from the overall experience. However, players who appreciate the unique gameplay and user-generated content may find value in purchasing the game to enjoy it ad-free.
- “I wish I could strongly recommend this game to others who enjoy the gameplay concept and want to create user-made levels alongside me. However, as it stands, if you want to play this game free of advertisements, especially compared to the mobile versions, I suggest purchasing it for the unique gameplay experience.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating; it feels like the game is constantly pushing for in-game purchases, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's disappointing that to fully enjoy the game without interruptions, you have to spend extra money. The monetization strategy feels exploitative.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its excellent music, which is described as low-key and atmospheric, contributing to an immersive experience.
- “The music is great - low key and atmospheric.”
- “The game's environment immerses you completely, making you feel like you're part of another world.”
- “The lighting and sound design create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you stop playing.”

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