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- Hatinh Interactive
- Hatinh Interactive
- Hatinh Interactive
- Hatinh Interactive
Out of Line
Released On: Jun 23, 2021
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7.8
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
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40% Positive
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
69
40% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
60% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
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Born in truly independent fashion, Out of Line gained its space and collected accolades throughout its development cycle. The result of this project (which was started by college students) is a great puzzle-platform experience, with a distinct art style and a story open to interpretation. The short campaign doesn’t stop the emotional attachment with protagonist San and the fellow adventurers we find along the way. The Portuguese studio made something out of very little, intelligently using the game mechanics it introduces throughout the campaign
Out of Line is doubtless a polished experience, and an enjoyable one. It’s fun to get lost in the beautiful visuals, and the puzzles strike the right balance between challenging and unfair. Still, the vague story may prove frustrating for some, and the other characters do feel a little under-utilised. Nevertheless, it’s a game that will likely keep you entertained for its modest run time.
Nerd Monkeys’ mix of an adventure game, a platformer and a puzzle game won’t surprise you with any new ideas and won’t get stuck in your head. It looks good though and thanks to its low difficulty level and lack of violence it could have been a great family game, but sadly it doesn’t offer co-op. [09/2021, p.60]
Out of Line doesn’t break the mold of adventure games but still manages to offer a straightforward puzzle experience through a gorgeous hand-painted world. There’s fun to found during each movement of gameplay, but the lack of challenge and the minimalistic narrative doesn’t make for an engaging time. It’s a low-impact puzzle adventure that could easily be enjoyed for a nice afternoon game session.
Out of Line is a good little puzzle platformer that will last you approximately 2-3 hours. It flows nicely but some may find the puzzles a touch too easy to solve. The artwork and music are great but the story remains unclear, with the ending just leaving you with more questions.
Out of Line provides a fun evening of relaxing scenery, decent puzzles, and exciting set-pieces, and while its length and ease may turn off some would-be players, it's still worth a look for fans of the genre and of artistic innovation in gaming.
Out of Line features striking art direction but it is another puzzle adventure game that, obviously, doesn't change the formula.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 44 User Ratings
7.8
64% Positive
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
27% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
9% Negative
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4 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 44 User Ratings
7.8
64% Positive
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
27% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
9% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
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Summary Out of Line wasdesigned with a stylized approach. The mechanics of the game revolve around San’s spear, something the character sees as a tool that will help him navigate this strange world. We want players to learn through experimentation, constantly tinkering with puzzles until they find a logical solution. This design philosophy plays...
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Jun 23, 2021
Developer:
- Nerd Monkeys
Publisher: Hatinh Interactive
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