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Outside the Lines is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by DecadeDecaf and was released on May 14, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews
music5 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions

  • Simple and accessible gameplay that is easy to pick up and suitable for quick gaming sessions.
  • Charming pixel art style and lively, fitting soundtrack that create a pleasant, light-hearted atmosphere.
  • Fun multiplayer modes including local PvP and co-op, making it a good party or casual game to play with friends.
  • Limited content with few maps and modes, leading to repetitive gameplay and low replayability.
  • Lack of online multiplayer and some issues with controls and input (e.g., 2-player mode on multiple controllers not working properly).
  • Some imbalance and frustration with certain characters and weapons, as well as occasional unclear objectives and unpolished features.
  • music

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its cute, lighthearted, and energetic style that complements the charming pixel art and overall aesthetic. While some find the soundtrack simple and fitting, others suggest adding more variety and tracks to enhance the experience. Sound effects are often described as fun and squishy, though occasionally repetitive.

    • “The simple but cute pixel art consists of a minimal but vibrant colour palette against a white background which fits perfectly with the fun and energetic xylophone music, both working together to create a charming childlike aesthetic.”
    • “Music is nice in the background and underlines the overall style of the game.”
    • “The music is pretty nice and the sound effects are quite squishy, wet and fun!”
    • “The music sometimes just stops before the match is over, which interrupts the gameplay experience.”
    • “The soundtrack sounds like a lighthearted type of track, something simple and easy to start off for a game like this, but it lacks depth and variety.”
    • “The music is cute initially but doesn't maintain engagement over longer play sessions.”
  • graphics

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The graphics feature charming retro pixel art with a minimal, vibrant color palette that complements the game's energetic music and childlike aesthetic. While some find the simple 8-bit style superb and nostalgic, others view it as outdated and overly basic. Overall, the visuals are praised for fitting the game's fun tone despite their simplicity.

    • “The simple but cute pixel art consists of a minimal but vibrant color palette against a white background which fits perfectly with the fun and energetic xylophone music, both working together to create a charming childlike aesthetic.”
    • “The artwork is superb, I love the style.”
    • “The retro 8-bit graphics are really outstanding, I would rate the graphics a 10/10.”
    • “Resolution and controls are locked and the game features obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “A really boring game with repetitive gameplay and extremely simple graphics.”
    • “The graphics?”
  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay involves basic controls for movement and item use, centered around painting and sabotaging enemies by covering territory. While the mechanics are straightforward and unique, some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking long-term engagement or excitement.

    • “Gameplay-wise, it uses the WASD keys for movement, E for using items, and LMB/RMB for spraying and using items.”
    • “Gameplay is decent; you can paint and sabotage your enemies, which is kind of cool.”
    • “Gameplay: you are a little pen with 3 different characters to choose from, and you have to color most of the paper by walking over it or shooting it.”
    • “A really boring game with repetitive gameplay and extremely simple graphics.”
    • “However, the gameplay isn't addictive enough.”
    • “Gameplay is decent, I guess, you can paint and sabotage your enemies, which is kind of cool, but I don't really see the fun in it when you get the 100% you need.”
  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is emotionally engaging and unique, revolving around the journey of a writing utensil competing against rivals. Players often find the narrative moving and impactful.

    • “The storyline behind this game will move you to tears as you help your writing utensil to beat his rivals.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, though its charm provides some ongoing appeal despite this drawback.

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Outside the Lines is a arcade shooter game. Common tags for Outside the Lines include indie, 2d, fast-paced, twin stick shooter, colorful and others.

Outside the Lines is available on Windows.

Outside the Lines was released on May 14, 2018.

Outside the Lines was developed by DecadeDecaf.

Outside the Lines has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Outside the Lines for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Outside the Lines is a single player game.

Similar games include Cuboid Keeper, Dog Duty, Antecrypt, Bezier: Second Edition, Bugs Must Die and others.