Broken Lines

Broken Lines

February 25, 2020

Strategy PC

Your squad has crash-landed behind enemy lines, in the heart of an alternate history Eastern Europe. With no intel or leadership to support them, these soldiers must fight their way back home before the horrors of war break them. Teamwork and strategy are paramount… Each soldier has their own personality …

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72.5

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Critic Reviews (14)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Feb 2020
80.0 /100

"If you enjoy strategically commanding an army of soldiers then you&s;ll absolutely love Broken Lines&s; challenging and refined gameplay."

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Bennet Gehring-Nobbe KeenGamer Feb 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

48.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Combining meaningful decisions with largely grounded tactical combat, Broken Lines hopes to pull the player into its world. With the ”The Dead and the Drunk” expansion recently released, we thought now is a good time to look at the title …"

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Branislav Kohút SECTOR.sk Feb 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

62.0

"World War II without traditional Nazis, with some common components, but unique tactical combat system."

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Chris O&s;Connor Impulsegamer Feb 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Throwing the notion of good intentions with potential bad outcomes into the mix of a war game results in a compelling game that is well worth the replay."

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Daniele Spelta Spaziogames Feb 2020
77.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Broken Lines tells an alternative World War II history, following a desperate journey made by eight survivors. Despite some missing points, the tactical game system works well and every decision has its own weight."

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David Temple Pure Nintendo Feb 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Fans of turn-based combat games will enjoy aspects of Broken Lines, but not without a certain degree of aggravation. It has promise, but the story and gameplay could&s;ve used a little more refinement."

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Evan Bee SwitchRPG Feb 2020
80.0 /100

"Broken Lines offers something new to turn-based strategy fans. Is that “something” only one thing…?"

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Jordan Baranowski GameSkinny Feb 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Broken Lines, a squad-based tactical strategy game has some interesting elements but lacks the polish to stand out."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Feb 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Let’s face it, while there have been quite a few titles out there that have decided to try to take on the likes of X-Com and its well-regarded tactical strategy combat, none have really come close..."

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Maxim Klose-Ivanov Cultured Vultures Feb 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Broken Lines is a solid turn-based strategy-RPG hybrid with endearing characters, strong tactical gameplay that doesn’t overstay its welcome, and an alternate history WWII survival-mystery story filled with desperation, hopelessness, and dread"

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Mike Crewe GameGrin Feb 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"A few technical issues and simplified gameplay detract from an otherwise engaging narrative, with a likeable cast of characters. Just don&s;t expect too much strategic thinking."

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Miles Thompson FingerGuns Feb 2020
60.0 /100

"Broken Lines is a decent amalgamation of XCOM and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind. Despite its multitude of flaws and unappealing visuals, there’s a bit of fun to be had navigating this squad through this alternate WWII universe. While it’s trapped behind …"

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Rosh Kelly Wccftech Feb 2020
40.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

25.0

"Broken Lines is a game that frustrating misses nearly every shot it tried to make. While there are aspects of fun to found, they are unfortunately buried in trenches of tedium and disappointment."

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Scott Wiley GameSpace Feb 2020
73.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"If you are a fan of strategy games this is a great entry for the genre. Regardless of if you prefer turn-based or real-time, this game is worth checking out."

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