Quadline

About

Quadline is a single-player puzzle game with compelling mechanics and wonderful graphics. Players move lines through cells to place them in specific slots, using tools like rotation, movement, pushing, and teleportation to solve fun puzzles. However, the game is marred by excessive advertisements. The game's description encourages players to utilize various tools to position lines in designated slots and complete challenging yet entertaining puzzles.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 767 reviews

gameplay33 positive mentions

monetization169 negative mentions

The game features fun and challenging puzzles with a minimalist aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
Ads are present but are generally skippable and not overly intrusive, allowing for a smoother gameplay experience.
The game introduces new mechanics gradually, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging throughout.

The navigation and user interface can be confusing, making it difficult to access settings or understand the icons.
There are frequent ads that can disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustration for some players.
The game may feel short, with some players finishing it quickly and desiring more content or levels.

monetization
180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
2%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, which many players find intrusive and excessive, often interrupting gameplay after every few levels. While some users appreciate that ads are skippable and not overly long, the frequency of ads has led to frustration, with several players expressing a desire for a premium version to remove ads entirely. Overall, the consensus is that while ads are a common necessity in free-to-play games, their prevalence in this title detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “As far as I can tell, this game is designed around gameplay and not microtransactions.”
- “Fun puzzle game with a simple concept and little to no ads!”
- “Awesome puzzles, no ads or microtransactions.”
- “At this point it's an automatic 1 star no matter how I feel about the game, because I'm spending more time watching ads than playing.”
- “This game would have been great but it's filled with ads; you'll later get to a point where you complete like 2 puzzles then get a 30 second ad between.”
- “Great game but the ads are insanely intrusive to the point that I uninstalled it as it's not worth playing for 10% of the time for 90% being forced to listen and watch ads.”
gameplay
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
56%
4%
The gameplay is characterized by a gradual introduction of unique mechanics, providing a satisfying mix of simplicity and challenge. While many players appreciate the clean interface and the clever design of puzzles, some express a desire for more complex levels that combine multiple mechanics. However, the slow pacing of mechanic introduction and frequent ads detract from the overall experience for some users.
- “The puzzles ease you into the mechanics really well, and it isn't too confusing... would love more puzzles, and perhaps a full version that has a puzzle creator that allows you to upload your own puzzles for others to play.”
- “The mechanics are very easily expressed at the start of their own sections and the variety of mechanics makes it so you don't get bored with one mechanic through the whole game, each section of the game having different mechanics makes you entertained as I have said earlier and once you get further in the game the more mechanics it throws in one level which makes it fun and challenging as you go through the game.”
- “I love the overall challenge and unique mechanics of this puzzle game!”
- “You literally spend half of your gameplay watching the same ad over and over.”
- “Until then I felt kind of bored a few times because the mechanics are introduced too slowly for my taste; it takes too long to be tricky.”
- “Only 10 puzzles that combine mechanics is a letdown.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
46%
11%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many users praising its calming, celestial, and immersive qualities that enhance the overall experience. While some players appreciate the soundtrack enough to desire a standalone release, others express frustration over the inability to mute it. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that complements the game's minimalist design and engaging gameplay.
- “Also, the music alone is worth 5 stars.”
- “Incredibly fun intuitive game, no words, no tutorials, no stress, minimal ads and calming music that doesn't get old.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing and gameplay is fun.”
- “Am I missing something or is there no way to mute the sound effects and music?”
- “Cons: can't turn off the music”
- “Terrible, the game has loud music that can't be turned off and none of the buttons are labeled.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
16%
12%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their beautiful minimalist aesthetic, featuring clean visuals and a streamlined design that enhances the overall experience. Many users appreciate the simplicity and clarity of the graphics, which complement the gameplay mechanics and create a relaxing atmosphere. While some note that the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they effectively support the puzzle-solving experience and contribute to the game's charm.
- “The concept is executed beautifully and the visuals are minimalistic and so appealing; it's always something I could turn back to when I want to kill time and do some interesting puzzles.”
- “Beautiful minimalist graphics, nice sounds and relaxing music; all is self-explanatory and flowing.”
- “Love the simple, clean, easy to understand graphics and the way the music builds as you work your way through the different levels.”
- “The graphics are too minimalistic, making it hard to engage with the game.”
- “While the puzzles are fun, the visuals lack detail and can feel bland.”
- “The simplistic graphics detract from the overall experience, leaving it feeling unfinished.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Users express a belief that the game has potential for good replayability, suggesting that features like "minimum moves" could enhance this aspect further. However, some are uncertain and plan to reassess its replay value in the coming months.
- “I'm fairly certain it will have good replay value, but I'll check in a couple of months.”
- “Could add some replay value.”
- “Have you considered adding 'minimum moves' as a way to give the puzzles more replay value?”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as minimal, with some players feeling that a traditional narrative is unnecessary, as the experience is more about gameplay than storytelling. However, there is a desire for more content, indicating that players would appreciate additional levels to extend their engagement.
- “I wish I could play more levels in this game, but I think having a last level is just the end of every story.”
- “You don't need a storyline; it truly is just you and the lines!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences some initial bugs upon launch, but users report that simply tapping the screen can resolve loading issues. Overall, stability appears to be a minor concern.
- “It was a little bit buggy when launching; just hit the screen, and it will load.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly after completing a significant amount of content. They express a desire for a more streamlined navigation system, such as the ability to tap on any accessible level instead of having to navigate through arrows.
- “I understand the concept of the travel path, but it became tedious after completing a significant amount. It would be nice to tap on any level you're allowed to access instead of navigating there with the arrows.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be a major drag; it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game incorporates humor effectively, featuring amusing animations during ad breaks that enhance the overall experience.
- “It even has a funny animation when ads come on.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's atmosphere for its simplicity and overall pleasantness, highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “The simplicity in everything and the nice atmosphere is really cool.”