75
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]
55
Out of Line features striking art direction but it is another puzzle adventure game that, obviously, doesn't change the formula.
77
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.
9
This game is absolutely beautiful. It can be loosely defined as "Steampunk Ghibli". The plot is a little lacking in definition and leaves a lot up to the players imagination. The sound design gives you a distinct feeling of isolation and despair, which makes every friend along the way feel much more important. The puzzles are not overly complicated, and mechanically imperfect, due to the precision of throwing your spear, but they do provide just enough challenge to keep you engaged as you travel through this artistic, lonely, terrifying, joyous world that the developers have created.
8
A gentle enjoyable platformer. Super nice to have a game that doesn't propagandize the player.
10
Adorable cute little game! Reminds me of Limbo but it is more colourful and uplifting. Really enjoyed it
Out of Line
Released On:
Jun 23, 2021
Metascore
Mixed or Average
69
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
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Jun 29, 2021
80
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
Jul 13, 2021
77
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.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
67% Positive
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Jul 20, 2021
10
Adorable cute little game! Reminds me of Limbo but it is more colourful and uplifting. Really enjoyed it
Jul 16, 2021
10
I really love the game and the art behind it... I enjoyed playing it. I hope you make another one soon. Congrats well done...
Sep 1, 2021
75
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]
Jun 23, 2021
70
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.
Jul 9, 2021
60
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.
Jun 23, 2021
60
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.
Jul 22, 2021
55
Out of Line features striking art direction but it is another puzzle adventure game that, obviously, doesn't change the formula.
Jul 16, 2021
10
Out of line is a great experience with very interesting puzzles, beautiful art and soundtrack.
Jul 16, 2021
10
Hearing the claw screaming in anger is really amazing, the art and music and audio are really something special.
Jul 16, 2021
10
A game with immersing adventures and inspiring message. Lovely art with the right balance of story and puzzles.
Jul 16, 2021
10
The art os incredible. I loved The sound and The stories. Good work Nerd Monkeys
SummaryOut 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... Read More
