Lines Infinite
- November 24, 2017
- Konstructors
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamLines Infinite is a Numberlink-based puzzle game with a random level generator and 100 brain-teasing puzzles. It features 10 color themes, 8 ambient soundtracks, and cross-platform saves via Steam Cloud. With 100 achievements, trading cards, badges, emoticons, and backgrounds, players can enjoy a relaxing and challenging gaming experience on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Additionally, players can purchase Lines X for 100 more levels at a 25% discount with the Lines Bundle.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- Lines Infinite offers a relaxing and engaging puzzle experience with a good difficulty curve, making it enjoyable for both casual and seasoned players.
- The game features a random level generator that provides endless puzzles, ensuring players always have new challenges to tackle.
- The minimalist design and soothing music create a calming atmosphere, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Many of the generated levels in infinite mode are too easy and lack the challenge found in the initial 99 levels, leading to a decrease in replay value.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including glitches that can disrupt gameplay and prevent achievements from being unlocked.
- Some players find the puzzles repetitive and lacking in variety, making the experience feel tedious after completing the main levels.
- graphics22 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Lines Infinite" are characterized by a minimalistic and clean aesthetic that enhances the game's calming atmosphere, making it suitable for puzzle-solving. While the simplistic visuals are generally well-received, some players note issues such as awkward graphic options, low resolution, and occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the game's visuals are functional and aesthetically pleasing, though they may not meet the higher expectations of PC gamers accustomed to more detailed graphics.
“Visually, Lines Infinite boasts a clean and stylish aesthetic that draws players into its serene world.”
“The game's simple yet striking visuals create a calming atmosphere that complements its puzzle-solving mechanics.”
“In terms of aesthetics, the graphics are pleasantly simplistic, which suits the nature of this type of release.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- music20 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing and atmospheric, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While the soundtrack features a decent variety of soothing tracks, some players note that it can become repetitive over time. Additionally, the sound effects are satisfactory, but the lack of volume control options is a common point of criticism.
“The music is great, the simple graphics help you concentrate, the mechanics of the game are intuitive and the gameplay is relaxing.”
“Great music, relaxing and very enjoyable!”
“The sounds are functional, the music selection is some really stand out great ambience, and it makes for a really relaxing little puzzle game you can lose yourself in.”
“Also, the one song is really bad.”
“You can only turn music/sound on and off, no volume controls.”
“The music gives you the choice of too loud or off.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "lines infinite" is characterized by its intuitive mechanics and relaxing, contemplative nature, making it an engaging puzzle adventure. While the minimalistic design enhances focus and creates a calming atmosphere, some players may find the lack of variety in gameplay mechanics and features limiting. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate straightforward puzzle-solving experiences, though it may not satisfy everyone due to its simplicity and absence of progress-saving options.
“With its graceful design, contemplative gameplay, and endless challenges, Lines Infinite offers a uniquely engaging puzzle adventure.”
“The game's simple yet striking visuals create a calming atmosphere that complements its puzzle-solving mechanics.”
“The gameplay revolves around connecting matching colored dots while maneuvering lines on the grid.”
“While the minimalistic design is part of its charm, it might leave players longing for more variety in terms of gameplay mechanics or additional features to break up the puzzle-solving routine.”
“While its lack of tutorials and limited gameplay mechanics might not appeal to everyone, those seeking a minimalist puzzle adventure that engages the mind without overwhelming it will find lines infinite to be an enchanting journey worth embarking upon.”
“But the game doesn't save progress; I watched someone's gameplay on YouTube and it seemed he was able to go back without the game forcing him to do all the puzzles over again.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while it offers a decent amount of puzzles and some players find it enjoyable to revisit, many feel that the replay value diminishes significantly after completing achievements, leading to a lack of incentive for repeated play.
“A nice simple puzzle game with a good amount of replayability.”
“The first 100 are better, so the replay value isn't that high even though there technically are an infinite amount of puzzles.”
“Low replay value after finishing the achievements.”
“The first 100 puzzles are better, so the replay value isn't that high even though there technically are an infinite number of puzzles.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significantly more challenging and tedious compared to previous installments, with some puzzles described as excruciatingly difficult and repetitive. The controls also contribute to the frustration, making the grinding experience feel unmotivating and cumbersome.
“Infinite is harder (and more tedious) than the first games, and the 85th puzzle was a freaking challenge!”
“Impossible, excruciatingly difficult, tedious, or long.”
“Tedious, repetitive, and unmotivating.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features simple yet striking visuals and elegant design that foster a calming atmosphere, enhanced by good atmospheric music. This tranquil environment, combined with procedurally generated puzzles, provides a soothing yet mentally stimulating experience ideal for relaxation and contemplation.
“The game's simple yet striking visuals create a calming atmosphere that complements its puzzle-solving mechanics.”
“Its elegant design, tranquil atmosphere, and procedurally generated puzzles offer a soothing yet mentally stimulating experience that's perfect for moments of contemplation or unwinding.”
“The game features good atmospheric music and graphics.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional visual glitches, particularly when drawing lines quickly, though these issues appear to be less frequent in other graphical contexts. Overall, while stability is not perfect, the glitches are not pervasive enough to significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
“If I had to name a negative aspect of this game, it would be the occasional visual glitches while drawing lines quickly.”
“There are still some graphical glitches, but they seem to occur much less frequently than in previous versions.”
“There are still some graphical glitches, but they seem to occur much less frequently than in previous versions.”
