Spec Ops: The Line

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1814 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 81 out of 1814
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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. The_D4RknesS
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    good game with a perfect story! one of the few games i stopped to play just for the story

    GAME PROBLEMS...
    Only 3 hours story, long charges making you stressed when you die much
  3. BenjaminMettang
    Jul 12, 2023
    8
    Short lived but very good campaign. The technical site of the game is nothing to rave about but the story makes up for that in my opinion.
  4. armadonpower
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    The game's gripping narrative, moral ambiguity, and innovative gameplay mechanics and a killer soundtrack make it a standout title in the shooter genre. A masterpiece.
  5. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    A 2010s FPS with something to say! Gunplay is average and there are some outdated design decisions, but overall its a game that has intention. Its direction is very strong, and it offers you a deceptive amount of freedom in how you approach situations. The descent into madness feels believable and unstoppable and its a strong commentary on war **** That said, i wonder how it's story hasA 2010s FPS with something to say! Gunplay is average and there are some outdated design decisions, but overall its a game that has intention. Its direction is very strong, and it offers you a deceptive amount of freedom in how you approach situations. The descent into madness feels believable and unstoppable and its a strong commentary on war **** That said, i wonder how it's story has held up today when those themes are less relevant in the zeitgeist.… Expand
  6. kassalex
    May 13, 2023
    8
    Where is the love? I don't want to give a good story away, so I'll talk about what I liked. Graphics are good, but the story as mentioned is great! It definitely sucked me in and this was definitely a game for me to replay at least the end to get all the endings. I also think this game is a work of art.
  7. Ocmah_
    Apr 15, 2023
    8
    Çıktığı dönemde oynamamış olsanız bile hala deneyimlenmesi gereken bir oyun.
    10/8
  8. threeoftendie
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Это одна из первых игр моего детства. И, несмотря на возраст и недостатки, о которых я сейчас узнаю от других, она не кажется мне плохой
  9. dmitriy_savenok
    Dec 17, 2022
    9
    Потрясающее произведение с антивоенным посылом.
    На моей памяти - это один из лучших сюжетов в видеоиграх, в шутерах так точно.
    Повторюсь. Это не просто тупая пострелушка, а настоящее качественное художественное произведение со своей моралью. Похожее: х/ф "Апокалипсис сегодня". Я вам запрещаю играть ниже высокой сложности ! Так как сам геймплей ничего особо революционного не    Потрясающее произведение с антивоенным посылом.
    На моей памяти - это один из лучших сюжетов в видеоиграх, в шутерах так точно.
    Повторюсь. Это не просто тупая пострелушка, а настоящее качественное художественное произведение со своей моралью.
    Похожее: х/ф "Апокалипсис сегодня".

    Я вам запрещаю играть ниже высокой сложности !
    Так как сам геймплей ничего особо революционного не предлагает, играя на более низких уровнях, вы возможно заскучаете. Сам не знаю, так как играл только на высоком. А вот, что я могу гарантировать - это то, что вы куда лучше вольётесь в роль профессионального солдата и будете сидеть как на иголках во время напряжённых сражений, играя на соответсвующей.
    В своё время игра очень плохо окупилась и вы можете это исправить.
    9/10    … Expand
  10. Goiti_2002
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    La historia es un Juegazo.
    A pesar de que el gameplay no es nada del otro mundo.
    En la dificultad en la que yo intente jugar, en una parte concreta de la historia. Me resultaba imposible seguir avanzando debido a que mis aliados se morían y tenia que ir a reanimarlos. Y cuando los reanimabas, te mataban, Los pesados parece que tragan balas y cuando juegas con sniper, la mirilla se queda    La historia es un Juegazo.
    A pesar de que el gameplay no es nada del otro mundo.
    En la dificultad en la que yo intente jugar, en una parte concreta de la historia. Me resultaba imposible seguir avanzando debido a que mis aliados se morían y tenia que ir a reanimarlos. Y cuando los reanimabas, te mataban,
    Los pesados parece que tragan balas y cuando juegas con sniper, la mirilla se queda anclada a la altura del cuello y no puedes hacer flicks para tapear en la cabeza. Y para que la mirilla suba a la altura de la cabeza cuando se bloquea a la altura del cuello, tienes que hacer un gesto exagerado hacia arriba.
    Pero la historia y los giros de guion son increíbles.
    10 de 10 recomendadísimo.    … Expand
  11. Edik191
    Oct 26, 2022
    8
    В 2022 году с событиями в Украине игра актуальна.
    Сюжет который анти пропагандирует войны, делает игру шедевром.
    Геймплей 2012 устарел в 2022, но потом привыкаешь и получаешь удовлетворение от игры. Сюжет пушка, сначала игра кажется обычной пострелушкой, но потом как вводят смысл и мотив в игру, ужасы войны и что она делаеть с людьми.. "Чувствуешь себя героем?" -Джон Конрад    В 2022 году с событиями в Украине игра актуальна.
    Сюжет который анти пропагандирует войны, делает игру шедевром.
    Геймплей 2012 устарел в 2022, но потом привыкаешь и получаешь удовлетворение от игры.
    Сюжет пушка, сначала игра кажется обычной пострелушкой, но потом как вводят смысл и мотив в игру, ужасы войны и что она делаеть с людьми..
    "Чувствуешь себя героем?" -Джон Конрад
  12. Gliphy
    Sep 23, 2022
    10
    Да, конечно, если смотреть на этот проект в целом, то у него обнаружится КРАЙНЕ МНОГО проблем. Однако, справедливости ради, все эти проблемы связаны с геймплейной или технической точки зрения: шутерная механика взята просто из какого-нибудь Mass Effect, но при этом чувствуется даже хуже, ведь импакта от выстрелов нет; управление очень неудобное; моментами игра ударяется в сложность, из-заДа, конечно, если смотреть на этот проект в целом, то у него обнаружится КРАЙНЕ МНОГО проблем. Однако, справедливости ради, все эти проблемы связаны с геймплейной или технической точки зрения: шутерная механика взята просто из какого-нибудь Mass Effect, но при этом чувствуется даже хуже, ведь импакта от выстрелов нет; управление очень неудобное; моментами игра ударяется в сложность, из-за чего мне однажды пришлось сбавить на одну, потому что ну невозможно было пройти на максимальной. Технически игра крайне деревянная, а я в свою очередь хотел бросить ее почти сразу, ведь играть в недоделанный кусок, сами знаете чего, мне не очень-то и хотелось, но, даже на свое удивление, я продолжил играть в этот кривой кусок кода. В итоге получил игру, которую я никогда не забуду.
    Сюжет. Именно сюжет и нарратив является причиной всеобщей любви к этому проекту. Он настолько трогает, что никого не оставит равнодушным: множество моментов до сих пор находят отклик у меня в сердечке. Спойлерить я вообще не хочу, потому что я сам подходил к этому проекту, почти ничего не зная, по этой причине хотелось бы, чтобы и вы подошли нему так же. Нужно перетерпеть начало, чтобы насладиться концом (вообще там, даже не доходя до середины, уже становится крайне интересно, но не суть).    … Expand
  13. Trollfacebuddy
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    me when forgot to take schizophrenia pills for 1 weeks: The Game: The Movie
  14. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    With its pretty basic cover shooter mechanics this game would probably not have been as well received if it weren't for its amazing narrative. I don't want to say much on it cause of spoilers but the twists are really well thought out and the levels are really gorgeous even for today's standards. Something about the vast desert in the background brings feelings of awe
  15. Judgement1991
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    + Gameplay.
    + Music.
    + Combat System.
    + Artistic side.
    + Setting.
    + Story
    + Graphic

    - Enemy A.I.
  16. Blacksmith16
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Firstly, the game is very nice, but it has a different point of view than similar games when you finish similar games, you will feel like a hero but this is not so you will feel like a monster
  17. gotterpotter56
    May 11, 2022
    8
    Игра достойна внимания. Она поднимает важные темы военного быта, все ужасы войны и дает задуматься. Довольно депрессивная игра, после финала в душе грусть и пустота...
  18. Wrathzo
    Mar 27, 2022
    8
    Spec Ops: The Line is a 2012 third-person shooter video game developed by the German studio Yager Development and published by 2K Games. In the game, players can hide behind cover, vault over obstacles, and shoot enemies while utilizing a variety of gadgets. The player controls Captain Martin Walker, who is sent into a post-catastrophe Dubai with an elite Delta Force team on a reconSpec Ops: The Line is a 2012 third-person shooter video game developed by the German studio Yager Development and published by 2K Games. In the game, players can hide behind cover, vault over obstacles, and shoot enemies while utilizing a variety of gadgets. The player controls Captain Martin Walker, who is sent into a post-catastrophe Dubai with an elite Delta Force team on a recon mission. As the story progresses, Walker's sanity begins to deteriorate as he begins to experience hallucinations and slowly realize the horror of war.… Expand
  19. Fuht
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Unexpected masterpiece. Yea... gameplay may be slightly rough, but story is... wow.
  20. Diugo
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    The gameplay has things to be desired. Its fun, but not perfect, kinda clunky sometimes even. But the story and the experience are something that sets it apart from other games. On your second playthrough youll see that there is a lot of foreshadowing that on your first playthrough you think nothing about, and on the second it all clicks together. This game is raw in making you feel theThe gameplay has things to be desired. Its fun, but not perfect, kinda clunky sometimes even. But the story and the experience are something that sets it apart from other games. On your second playthrough youll see that there is a lot of foreshadowing that on your first playthrough you think nothing about, and on the second it all clicks together. This game is raw in making you feel the reprocutions of war and being a soldier. And tells this in a way that will blow your mind when revealed. Story is amazingly written and very clever. The gameplay, while not being perfect, still fun and challenging. A piece of art but rough around the edges.… Expand
  21. Cookse
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played.
    Yes the gameplay rather dull, but was still fun enough espacally on higher difficulties. It's the Story and narrative which make it so good
  22. GABRIELSOAD
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    la modalidad de juego es muy lineal, pero realmente lo que importa de este juego es la historia que aunque talvez digas que no es nada de otro mundo si es para admitir que tiene un buen enfoque a los crímenes de guerra que podemos ver hoy en la actualidad y que nadie se digna a criticar y este juego es un mensaje para los que tienen los ojos cerrados y no como protesta sino como reflexión.la modalidad de juego es muy lineal, pero realmente lo que importa de este juego es la historia que aunque talvez digas que no es nada de otro mundo si es para admitir que tiene un buen enfoque a los crímenes de guerra que podemos ver hoy en la actualidad y que nadie se digna a criticar y este juego es un mensaje para los que tienen los ojos cerrados y no como protesta sino como reflexión.
    la historia te podrá conmover o no pero vale la pena jugarlo y pensar muchas cosas luego de acabarlo, además que lo acabas en una sentada o dos pues es medio corto    … Expand
  23. MurpNarf
    Jan 15, 2022
    8
    Great art direction and pretty great gameplay, felt the ending was a wee bit heavy handed for my personal liking. But overall a much more unique game than I was expecting.
  24. metesuzuk
    Jan 15, 2022
    9
    The game that got me hooked on video games. While the gameplay isn't groundbreaking, the story is great. Emotionally very strong.
  25. crowstastegood
    Dec 25, 2021
    10
    this game is often criticized for its gameplay but a lot of them somehow fail to realize that, well, that's kind of the point. the gameplay in this game is overall in a very strange spot. if you really look at the mechanics of this game, you can realize that the gameplay isn't bad but just very surreally empty. the mechanics are actually pretty interesting, and it's surprising how much ofthis game is often criticized for its gameplay but a lot of them somehow fail to realize that, well, that's kind of the point. the gameplay in this game is overall in a very strange spot. if you really look at the mechanics of this game, you can realize that the gameplay isn't bad but just very surreally empty. the mechanics are actually pretty interesting, and it's surprising how much of a difference a single well-placed frag can make a difference in a fire fight. but i think there's one thing that really makes this game feel so empty. specifically, imagine killing a guy in doom and then imagine killing a guy in spec ops. enemies in doom explode in the most gruesome way possible but enemies in this game just fall to the ground. there's no impact in shooting a gun nor is there impact in killing an enemy. just a loud scream and a fall to the ground. there's really no moment that makes you feel cool or like a hero, and for me honestly, that's the best part.… Expand
  26. VeloxFuror
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    It is hard to explain the value of this hidden gem without telling off some elements from it. If by any chance, you are to read this wondering whether it's worth trying it out but what you've seen of it seems too generic, I implore you to get the game and push through the first hour. This is one of the best stories ever put in a video game. It uses the medium in a clever way and yourIt is hard to explain the value of this hidden gem without telling off some elements from it. If by any chance, you are to read this wondering whether it's worth trying it out but what you've seen of it seems too generic, I implore you to get the game and push through the first hour. This is one of the best stories ever put in a video game. It uses the medium in a clever way and your interaction to the story are necessary for its full impact to happen. But trust me when I say this: years later you will still again think of this game and be amazed at how much of an incredible experience this was, despite its generic beginning.… Expand
  27. Silvermahdi
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    یک ناهنجاری در صنعت بازی‌های ویدئویی. تجربه‌ی این اثر رو هرگز از دست ندید
  28. EFTHElEA
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    BADASS-SPIEL!

    Liebe diesen. Werde nie müde davon. :D :D

    Danke dafür, 2k.
  29. badyagiz
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Every player needs to finish this game. One of the best stories ever made. Gameplay is average and graphics is still good by the way. But story... Oh man...
  30. BulgarianCritic
    Mar 20, 2021
    9
    This was a really incredible game which sadly shows the ''meat''on the bone in the last chapters but still allowing you to piece the entire story from the very beginning of the game( if you pay attention to the small details). The game play is your basic run and shoot ''COD'' style, the AI of your enemies is decent and the shooting is very fluid and solid. Voice acting was great and ofThis was a really incredible game which sadly shows the ''meat''on the bone in the last chapters but still allowing you to piece the entire story from the very beginning of the game( if you pay attention to the small details). The game play is your basic run and shoot ''COD'' style, the AI of your enemies is decent and the shooting is very fluid and solid. Voice acting was great and of course the story was amazing especially the twist that they provided you with. This is one of the rare few examples on how to make an amazing and beautiful game environment, everything looked amazing and I never knew that a destroyed full with sand Dubai can look so beautiful , every scenery just looks amazing and get's you hooked + it's masterfully crafted like **** should totally buy this game in full price since it's worth every buck , the only annoying parts were the rail way shooting segments and the non stop wave of enemies that get pretty boring after the first hour. 9/10… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#81 Best PC Game of 2012
22
#22 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
14
#14 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 13, 2012
    80
    Spec Ops: The Line tries new and interesting ground on storytelling, but falls short on the action department. Still, it's worth playing through for the atmosphere and few different endings alone. [Aug 2012]
  2. PC Master (Greece)
    Aug 31, 2012
    89
    Were it not for some technical issues and console-related shortcomings (gamepad controls and no anti-aliasing), Spec Ops: The Line would be one of the best games for 2012. But, things being as they are, it remains merely a diamond in the rough, destined for wicked crazy status within the following years. Definitely superior to the related series of Kane & Lynch, it proves that, with a steady vision and soul, a genre so clichéd like military shooters, can not only surprise us pleasantly, but totally overwhelm us. [August 2012]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Aug 10, 2012
    70
    Expectations were greater than game could have achieved. Yet the new Spec Ops game is a good excuse to stay home and play. [Issue#220]
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