Underplayed Gems

Broken Lines (2020)

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Developer
BirdIsland/PortaPlay
Publisher
SuperGG.com
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 699 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, tactical struggle where every decision carries weight and loss is permanent, as you guide a vulnerable squad through a hostile warzone with no support.

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What players say

Players enjoy the WEGO system where orders execute simultaneously, but the campaign is short and the game lacks polish. Morale and civilian casualty choices feel meaningless because the story assumes you killed civilians regardless. Some players encounter an infinite loading bug on the final mission.

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