Mike Crewe
GameGrinBroken Lines Review
Published 1/24/2023
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Read originalMaking subjectivity useful.

Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 2/25/2020
Broken Lines is a war-game with a serious story, told from the perspective of the individual soldiers. A game for people who likes real-time tactics and strategy games, but are too slow to play them. Give orders to you men, while in pause - and total control. Then see the execution in real-time - sometimes resulting in catastrophic failure. Play the campaign with randomized missions and non-linear stories. Select and equip your squad. Train them in unique combat skills and perks. Plan your turn in pause mode and see it play out in real-time. Use cover and flanking to overcome the opposition. Rewind the level to avoid casualties and achieve better loot. Manage resources and survive until you either find your way out of the valley or lose your way and your conscience in the process.
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69
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7
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40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 69 across 7 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Broken Lines Review
Published 1/24/2023
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70
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Read originalReview: Broken Lines (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 5/4/2020
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60
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalNindie Spotlight Broken Lines Review
Published 4/23/2020
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80
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Read originalBroken Lines PC Review
Published 4/4/2020
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90
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Read originalBroken Lines Review – Broken Lines of Code
Published 3/19/2020
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40
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Read originalBroken Lines
Published 3/2/2020
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73
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Read originalBroken Lines review — A pleasing pause-and-play presentation
Published 2/29/2020
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70
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