The Line
- July 9, 2020
- ARVORE Immersive Experiences
Get on Steam"The Line" is a 15-20 minute roomscale VR experience that tells the story of two miniature dolls, Pedro and Rosa, who are perfect for each other but fear change. Set in a 1940s São Paulo scale model, players can interact with the environment by pulling knobs and crawling under machinery to unfold the story. The game is narrated in multiple languages and offers both room-scale and seated play modes, making it suitable for first-time VR users and those with limited mobility.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Reviews
- Charming and beautifully crafted short narrative experience with impressive artwork and voice acting.
- Ideal for newcomers to VR, offering a sweet love story set in a miniature diorama with minimal interactions.
- Engaging storytelling and visuals that create a captivating atmosphere, making it a memorable experience despite its short length.
- Very short runtime of around 15-20 minutes, leading some to feel it is not worth the full price.
- Limited interactivity and lack of player agency in shaping the story, making it feel more like an interactive movie than a game.
- Some technical issues, such as rushed animations and audio positioning problems, detract from the overall experience.
- story52 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is a charming and beautifully portrayed love tale set in a miniature diorama, featuring a paperboy and a florist. While the narrative is simple and can be completed in under twenty minutes, it is well-written and heartwarming, complemented by impressive artwork and a detailed environment. However, the interactive elements are limited, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience.
“The writing is excellent and the story is heart-felt and touching.”
“Fantastic storytelling with minimum interaction (pull a lever, twist a dial...)”
“We are told a short story of miniature puppets living in a toy train city, the sort people spend years working on refining and decorating.”
“What you get here is an interactive movie which is a piece of art but you cannot decide the direction of the story.”
“It's a shame that you are only ever given a single point of interaction to continue because being actually caught in a loop until you figure out how to disrupt it would have both been a fun puzzle to play through as well as supporting the story being told.”
“The story we are given is awfully cute and it’s fairly memorable, despite the fact it can be completed in less than twenty minutes.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and charming miniature perspective, enhancing the overall experience of the game. The visuals, including stop motion animations, are noted to be impressive, though some reviewers feel they don't quite reach the quality of similar titles. However, the lack of options to adjust subtitle or graphic details has been mentioned as a drawback.
“Cute little love story... beautifully portrayed... amazing artwork.”
“I love the graphics again, it's miniatures, and I seem to be hooked on this type of perspective.”
“The hand interactions are well made and the art style is lovely throughout the experience!”
“There is no way to adjust any specific details on the subtitles or graphics.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its perfect fit within the overall experience, enhancing the gameplay and atmosphere effectively.
“The music fits perfectly in this experience.”
“The music fits perfectly in this experience.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its excellent writing and a heartfelt, touching story that resonates deeply with players.
“The writing is excellent and the story is heartfelt and touching.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that the game is well-optimized, with no performance issues even on lower-end hardware like the GTX 1060, despite the recommended system requirements being higher. The impressive miniature world and engaging narration further enhance the experience.
“The narration is very good, the story is inspiring and interesting, and the miniature world is also very impressive. I had no performance issues with my 1060, even though the recommended hardware in the system requirements is higher.”
