Linelight

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Mar 7, 2017
    100
    My Dog Zorro has knocked it out of the park with this deceptively simple and deep puzzler, and I can’t wait for what they’ve got in store for us next. It’s easy to overlook title like this with so much amazing AAA-fare going around like NieR: Automata and Horizon: Zero Dawn, but make no mistake: Linelight is not to be missed.
  2. DualShockers
    Jan 30, 2017
    90
    Through intuitive level design and a steady difficulty ramp, Linelight is able to punch far above its weight class.
  3. Video Chums
    Feb 3, 2017
    82
    Linelight is one of the best indie puzzlers ever made. Its immersive, challenging, and varied gameplay is presented in such an accessible and brilliant way that even after you're done with it, you'll think fondly back at this little light for years to come.
  5. DarkStation
    Mar 29, 2017
    80
    Even if you don't want to assign a narrative to Linelight, or if you don't care about ambient music, or if you're not thrilled about the very minimal visuals, Linelight is still one of the best puzzle games I've played since The Witness. It's like weaving your way through a Piet Mondrian painting set to the tune of background study music. Sure, it has some pacing issues and some questionable puzzle mechanics, but Linelight is a puzzle game that stands alongside some of the greats in its genre and it deserves a lot more recognition.
  6. TheSixthAxis
    Feb 20, 2017
    80
    Linelight’s simple design philosophy has managed to spawn one of the freshest puzzle experiences to grace the genre in recent years. The minimalism you see hides well the depth that some of the puzzles require, though the timings for some of them can be a tad too precise. A slight improvement in the behaviour of the AI lights would be welcome too so they are more responsive to the player’s actions. Outside of those issues Linelight is recommended to those who enjoy puzzle games or those seeking something that is bit different to the norm.

Awards & Rankings

98
#98 Best PS4 Game of 2017

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 6 out of 14
  1. kraenk
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    Beautiful and intelligent simplicity. I would like if Metacritic would allow me to just write those four words but unfortunately I need toBeautiful and intelligent simplicity. I would like if Metacritic would allow me to just write those four words but unfortunately I need to write some more so that's what I'll do. This game is special. Give it a try.… Full Review »
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