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 variety of levels and an infinite mode for endless gameplay.
- The game features soothing music and minimalistic graphics that enhance the overall calming atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play.
- The puzzles gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for players who enjoy critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Many of the randomly 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 a lack of customization options for graphics and controls.
- Some players feel that the game does not offer enough new content compared to its predecessors, making it feel repetitive and similar to previous entries in the series.
- graphics44 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Lines Infinite" are characterized by a minimalistic and clean aesthetic, featuring randomly colored backgrounds that enhance the calming atmosphere of the game. While the simplistic visuals are generally well-received for their ability to aid concentration, some players note the lack of customization options and occasional graphical glitches, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the graphics are deemed functional and aesthetically pleasing, aligning well with the game's puzzle-solving mechanics.
“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.”
- music40 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing and atmospheric, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While there is a decent assortment of soothing soundtracks, some players noted that the music can become repetitive over time, and there are limited volume control options. Overall, the combination of soft music and minimalistic graphics creates a calming environment that complements the puzzle-solving mechanics.
“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!”
“It looks perfectly fine, has numbered dots to make things easy when colors are similar or for people who are color blind, 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.”
“Yes, again someone worked on sounds and collected music separately, or they are deaf.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "lines infinite" is characterized by its intuitive mechanics and relaxing puzzle-solving experience, where players connect matching colored dots on a grid. While the minimalistic design enhances focus and creates a calming atmosphere, some players may find the lack of variety in gameplay mechanics and the absence of a save feature limiting. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a straightforward and engaging puzzle adventure, though it may not satisfy everyone’s desire for complexity.
“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; at least for my program, 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.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % 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 reviewers note that the replay value diminishes significantly after completing achievements, particularly after the initial set of puzzles.
“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 are better, so the replay value isn't that high even though there technically are an infinite number of puzzles.”
“Low replay value after finishing the achievements.”
- grinding8 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 many describing certain puzzles as excruciatingly difficult and repetitive. The lack of responsive controls further exacerbates the frustration, making the grinding experience feel unmotivating and overly long.
“Tedious, repetitive, and unmotivating.”
“Impossible/excruciatingly difficult, tedious, or long.”
“Mouse controls are not too 'predictive', so gestures can become tedious.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features simple yet striking visuals and good atmospheric music, creating a calming and tranquil environment that enhances its puzzle-solving mechanics. This elegant design, 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.”
“Good atmospheric music and graphics.”
- stability6 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 generally acceptable, some users have noted these graphical inconsistencies as a negative aspect.
“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 rarer than in lines.”
“There are still some graphical glitches, but they seem to occur much rarer than in lines.”
