One Line

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One Line is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by New Dawn Game Studio and was released on December 15, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a simple yet engaging concept that evolves with various mechanics, making it fun and challenging.
It's a minimalist puzzle game that is easy to learn and provides a relaxing experience with fluid controls and calming music.
At an extremely low price, it offers decent value for a short playtime, with 50 levels that provide a satisfying challenge.

Some levels can be surprisingly tricky, leading to frustration, and the controls can feel finicky at times.
The game lacks innovative mechanics and can feel repetitive, with average level design that doesn't stand out.
The UI and controls may not be well-suited for the gameplay, leading to a less enjoyable puzzle-solving experience.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a minimalistic design that effectively complements its line-drawing puzzle mechanics, featuring a mix of conventional and unique elements like forced turns and color-based challenges. While some puzzles are engaging and rewarding, the overall experience is marred by poor controls and user interface issues, leading to frustration during gameplay. Despite its average level design, the game stands out among similar titles for its decent puzzles and innovative mechanics.
- “Minimalistic fits the gameplay and presentation quite nicely, but doesn't mean the riddles are no-brainers.”
- “It has a bunch of fun mechanics like arrows that force you to move in a specific direction as well as different colored tiles that force you to finish one color before moving onto the next.”
- “Some of the puzzles are insanely difficult, looking at you level 47, and some of them are pretty casual. The creators do a great job of maximizing the mechanics allowed by the game, and it feels rewarding when you finally reach the end, plus there's achievements.”
- “A simple, short, and abstract line-drawing puzzle game with no innovative mechanics and average level design.”
- “However, my actual experience of solving puzzles here was quite lousy, because the controls and UI are so ill-suited for the gameplay.”
- “Some tiles introduce special mechanics (forced turns, locked tiles, portals), but all are mostly conventional.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as beautiful and calming, featuring a minimalist piano score that, while repetitive, complements the relaxing atmosphere of the gameplay. The ambient soundtrack is non-intrusive, enhancing the overall experience without overwhelming the player. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's appeal as a soothing puzzle experience.
- “The ambient soundtrack did not feel intrusive, though that’d be surprising with such a short playtime.”
- “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 ambient soundtrack did not feel intrusive, though that would be surprising with such a short playtime.”
- “A good and cheap puzzle to pass the time, calm music, and a relaxing atmosphere.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as barebones and functional, lacking any remarkable aesthetic qualities. Overall, they serve their purpose but do not stand out visually.
- “The aesthetics are as barebones as it gets—functional but unremarkable.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 players looking to unwind while solving puzzles.
- “A good and cheap puzzle to pass the time, with calm music and a relaxing atmosphere.”