Move Code Lines

About

Move Code Lines is a puzzle game that challenges you to fix programs and produce specified outputs by rearranging lines of code and providing custom input. The game features over 130 puzzles and involves working with arrays, conditions, loops, and functions. At more advanced levels, players may need to write their own utility programs outside the game to solve the puzzles.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

music8 positive mentions

The puzzles are challenging and require logical thinking, making it enjoyable for seasoned programmers.
The clean UI resembles a miniature IDE, enhancing the aesthetic experience of the game.
The game effectively improves programming skills through logical puzzles and debugging exercises.

The game lacks features like saving progress on puzzles and providing feedback on errors, which can be frustrating.
It is not beginner-friendly, as it assumes prior programming knowledge and does not explain code or concepts clearly.
Some levels are overly simplistic or tedious, and the game can feel limited in terms of variable manipulation and debugging options.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it epic and stylishly executed, others are disappointed by the limited variety, noting that the single composition can become repetitive over time. Sound effects are generally praised for being effective and non-distracting, with some players opting to turn off the music entirely. Overall, the musical accompaniment is described as pleasant and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
- “Oh, the music is epic!”
- “It has a nice soundtrack and has some challenging levels but also good introductions for beginners.”
- “Stylishly executed game, with pleasant musical accompaniment.”
- “Unfortunately, there is only one musical composition and after a while it will most likely start to annoy. It's good that it is possible to turn it off.”
- “Unfortunately, there is only one musical composition and after a while it will most likely start to annoy. It's good that it is possible to turn it off.”
- “Unfortunately, there is only one musical composition and after a while it will most likely start to annoy. It's good that it is possible to turn it off.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a clean user interface that resembles a miniature integrated development environment (IDE), making it visually appealing, especially for the target demographic of puzzle game enthusiasts. However, seasoned programmers may find the aesthetic somewhat simplistic or unexciting.
- “The UI is clean, and the fact that it feels like a miniature IDE makes it aesthetically pleasing to look at.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay centers around a unique core mechanic that allows players to manipulate the lines of the game's title directly from the main screen, creating an engaging and interactive experience.
- “From the main screen, you are greeted with its core mechanic, namely the ability to move the lines of the name of the game.”