Underplayed Gems

Spec Ops: The Line (2012)

Spec Ops: The Line cover
Developer
Yager Development
Publisher
2K Games, Missing Link Games, Take-Two Interactive
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Genres
Shooter, Adventure
Rating
4.1 of 5, 905 player ratings
Main story
about 6.3 hours
Completionist
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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