Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Out of Line Review
Published 8/18/2021
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77
+5 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 6/23/2021
Out of Line
A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.
- Developer
- Nerd Monkeys
- Publisher
- Hatinh Interactive
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72
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Critic avg
72
12 scored reviews
Total coverage
12
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–92
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 72 across 12 scored reviews, with a 32-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
Score distribution
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12 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 8%
80–892 reviews · 17%
70–794 reviews · 33%
Below 705 reviews · 42%
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Jordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportOut of Line (Switch) Review
Published 8/18/2021
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Score
65
-7 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalLyla Saudi
ImpulsegamerOut of Line Nintendo Switch Review
Published 8/4/2021
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Score
92
+20 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirstie Summers
Pure NintendoReview: Out of Line (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 7/31/2021
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Score
80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalCosmin Vasile
SoftpediaSoftpedia Out of Line Review
Published 7/26/2021
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65
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedOut of Line Review – Connecting The Cogs
Published 7/17/2021
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Score
76
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam
Use a PotionUse a Potion Out of Line Review
Published 7/16/2021
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Score
70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalOllie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeReview: Out of Line - A Gorgeous Puzzle-Platformer That Doesn't Quite Pay Off
Published 7/15/2021
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Score
60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Out of Line
Published 7/15/2021
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalVikki Blake
EurogamerReview: Out of Line - a chilled platformer that can feel a bit lacking
Published 7/13/2021
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75
+3 vs critic avg
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