- June 23, 2021
- Nerd Monkeys
Out of Line
Overall, Out Of Line lives up to the promise shown in its trailers, and is a nice light addition to one’s game library. As a relatively linear side-scroller I wouldn’t count on extremely high replayability, but endless replays are not really the expectation for this style of game. With no real combat, Out Of Line relies heavily on its well-designed puzzle levels to engage the player, but manages to do this without feeling repetitive or punishing. In the end, if you’re looking for something that gets your adrenaline up, give this a pass. If you’re looking for fun you can share with anyone in the family, or a relaxing end to a stressful day, Out Of Line is an excellent choice, and definitely worth your support.
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Out of Line is a single player casual platformer game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Nerd Monkeys and was released on June 23, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.
"Out of Line" is a 2D puzzle platformer set in a vibrant painted world. As the curious character San, you'll collect memories and help new friends while navigating through artistic challenges. This immersive game experience encourages exploration and self-discovery in a unique, hand-painted environment.
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- Out of Line features stunning hand-drawn visuals and a captivating soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The puzzles are cleverly designed and provide a relaxing experience, making it suitable for both casual gamers and those new to the genre.
- The game offers a unique narrative style, relying on visual storytelling that encourages player interpretation and engagement.
- The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 2 to 3 hours, leaving some players wanting more content.
- Puzzles lack significant challenge, often feeling too easy and not providing enough depth for experienced players.
- The story is vague and lacks clarity, which may leave players feeling disconnected from the narrative and its characters.
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The game's story is characterized by its minimalistic and environmental storytelling, which unfolds as players progress through the puzzles, creating an intriguing yet vague narrative about life and art in a seemingly lifeless world. While some players appreciate the subtlety and interpretive nature of the story, others feel it lacks depth and cohesion, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a fully developed narrative. Overall, the story is seen as charming and engaging, though it may leave some players wanting a richer experience.
“The story is interesting as it unfolds during the game.”
“It's the type of game you'll most probably want to replay soon after you finish it the first time, as you'll want to completely piece together the puzzle that is the story itself.”
“The puzzles are not too hard and not too easy and the story is wonderful even without text or speech.”
“Unfortunately, the game doesn’t offer a cohesive gameplay experience due to the lack of story or any narrative elements whatsoever.”
“The story mostly serves as context to keep the game going, and since the game is only about 2 and a half hours long, it serves its purpose.”
“Story wise, the game tackles some themes surrounding growth and growing older, although it leaves things a bit too vague in order to make any particular statement, with some elements, like the 'claw machines', being used just to serve as some kind of opposing threat, even though they don't tie as well with the remaining conceptual elements.”
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Overall, Out Of Line lives up to the promise shown in its trailers, and is a nice light addition to one’s game library. As a relatively linear side-scroller I wouldn’t count on extremely high replayability, but endless replays are not really the expectation for this style of game. With no real combat, Out Of Line relies heavily on its well-designed puzzle levels to engage the player, but manages to do this without feeling repetitive or punishing. In the end, if you’re looking for something that gets your adrenaline up, give this a pass. If you’re looking for fun you can share with anyone in the family, or a relaxing end to a stressful day, Out Of Line is an excellent choice, and definitely worth your support.
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Out of Line’s puzzling escapade is certainly a neat one, but a lack of challenge and obtuse storytelling do see it falter behind similar titles in the genre. It’s a shame too, because using the spear felt good, with plenty of neat ideas introduced throughout the adventure. The world is gorgeous too, with some wonderful sights to be seen across the hand-painted world. It just needed to pack a bit more punch when it came to the narrative and the difficulty. It’s all well and good having creative puzzle-design, but when they’re so easy to solve it becomes harder to appreciate them. Regardless, Out of Line has enough strengths to make it a worthwhile venture for fans of the genre – just don’t be surprised if you’re left wanting a bit more by the time you’re done with it.
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Out of Line is a casual platformer game with mystery theme.
Out of Line is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and others.
Out of Line was released on June 23, 2021.
Out of Line was developed by Nerd Monkeys.
Out of Line has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.
Out of Line is a single player game.
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