Out of Line

One of the most remembered and acclaimed subgenres in indie gaming is “puzzle platforming”, of which there’s an even more specific niche I like to call the “little kid running away from imminent danger” genre. Some widely acclaimed games with said premise include Little Nightmares, Limbo, and Inside, but tons of other games tried to follow in their footsteps, often to no avail. I’ll be honest: for as much as I like Playdead’s games, I usually get bored when most of these games h...

The broad premise of Out of Line isn’t a concept that will be especially unfamiliar to fans of 2D puzzle platformers. You flee a dangerous home through a fant

Video games have transported us to a range of wonderful and often wacky worlds. Combining interesting characters with unique environments, indie games have been at the forefront of our trip across vast universes. With gorgeous hand-painted backdrops, Out of Line aims to take us to a serene world that has been invaded by mechanics, setting up a fascinating premise for this 2.5D puzzle platformer.

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.

2D puzzle platformers are a dime a dozen so let's give Out of Line a go and see if it has what it takes to stand out in the crowded genre.

A fun puzzle game that just ended too soon.