Lines

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Lines is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Gamious and was released on June 8, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and calming experience, making it perfect for short breaks or longer sessions.
It features a variety of unique puzzles and game modes, providing a good amount of content and replayability.
The minimalist art style and satisfying sound design enhance the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.

Some levels can feel overly reliant on luck due to random starting positions, which can lead to frustrating experiences.
The achievement system includes tedious tasks that require excessive repetition, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
The level editor can be prone to crashes and lag, making it difficult to create and share user-generated content.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this puzzle game is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, offering a relaxing and mentally stimulating experience. Players can engage with a variety of levels and game modes, with a progression system that introduces new mechanics to keep the gameplay fresh and interesting. While the game lacks significant challenge, it provides a satisfying and casual experience enhanced by creative audio design and interactive features for 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%
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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 ambient sound effects and a simple piano track that enhances the overall experience. The combination of relaxing audio and vibrant visuals contributes to a unique and artistic gaming atmosphere.
- “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%
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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.”
- “With music and sounds that match the aesthetic, Lines is almost a work of art, not a video game.”
- “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, failing to create an immersive experience.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The game offers strong replayability through its unlimited mode and random starting positions for levels, which keep the experience fresh and engaging. However, some players feel that the randomness can detract from the overall skill and enjoyment of solving puzzles. Overall, the combination of these elements contributes to a highly replayable experience.
- “The levels aren't that hard; the fact that the starting positions are always different gives the game some replay value.”
- “Very replayable!”
- “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.”
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly when it comes to realigning reference images with setup lines, leading some to consider restarting rather than continuing.
- “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.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is criticized for its reliance on advertisements in the mobile versions, leading some users to recommend purchasing the game for an ad-free experience, especially for those interested in creating user-made levels. Overall, while the gameplay is praised, the presence of ads in the free version detracts from the experience.
- “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 you to spend money to enjoy it fully.”
- “It's disappointing that the game relies so heavily on microtransactions, making it hard to enjoy without spending extra cash.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful ambiance that keeps you engaged.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”