One Line
- December 15, 2021
- New Dawn Game Studio
Get on Steam"One Line" is a relaxing puzzle game where players use their mouse or arrow keys to draw a line and then fill the entire board. The game features 50 unique levels with progressive difficulty and new mechanics introduced throughout the game. Players can go back easily if they make a mistake, or delete the line wherever they want with a right click. The minimalist design allows for a pressure-free experience with no score or timer.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a brilliant concept with flawless execution, providing a satisfying and challenging puzzle experience.
- Puzzles are well-designed with a nice progression in difficulty, keeping the gameplay engaging and preventing it from becoming dull.
- Controls are intuitive and fluid, allowing players to easily navigate through levels and providing a relaxing atmosphere.
- Some players experienced lag with the line drawing mechanic, which could hinder the gameplay experience.
- The game is relatively short, lasting around 2 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- The UI and controls can be ill-suited for the gameplay, leading to frustration and excessive trial and error in solving puzzles.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay features decent puzzles and some original mechanics, but is hindered by poor controls and user interface, leading to a frustrating experience where players often resort to external tools for assistance. While the puzzle constraints are strong, the lack of unique solutions and the cumbersome gameplay detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Puzzle solutions are not unique, but I don't mind that as much when the mechanics feature such strong puzzle constraints.”
“However, my actual experience of solving puzzles here was quite lousy, because the controls and UI are so ill-suited for the gameplay.”
“Steam is full of really uninteresting line-drawing games, and one line stands out among those with decent puzzles and some reasonably original mechanics.”
“Seen it a million times, but there are a few extra mechanics at play here.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as beautiful and calming, featuring a minimalist piano score that plays repeatedly throughout gameplay. While the soundtrack enhances the relaxing atmosphere, some users noted that it lacks variety, as it consists of only one repeated score. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's soothing experience.
“Nice minimalist presentation with calming piano music and all the necessary settings: separate volume sliders, windowed mode with a resizable window, level select screen, and an exit button.”
“A good and cheap puzzle to pass the time, calm music, and relaxing atmosphere.”
“The music is beautiful, but it's only one score repeated over and over; overall a nice little puzzle set that should give you at least a couple of hours.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a calming and relaxing ambiance, enhanced by soothing music, making it an enjoyable and affordable option for casual puzzle-solving.
“A good and cheap puzzle to pass the time, with calm music and a relaxing atmosphere.”
