Developer Nerd Monkeys and Publisher Hatinh Interactive have announced that award-winning hand-drawn puzzle platformer Out of Line is now available. Inspired by Studio Ghibli, modern philosophy and impressionist art, the game is an enchanting children’s book brought to life. As players journey from one gorgeously illustrated setpiece to the next and assist protagonist San on his search for identity, they’ll discover the value of freedom in the face of abject tyranny.
“Out of Line is an intelligent and poetic quest for identity told through a collection of interactive masterpieces,” says Francisco Santos, Lead Artist at Nerd Monkeys. “It pushes artistic innovation beyond pixels, inviting players to relax and reflect as they guide San toward liberty.”
Gameplay in Out of Line revolves around San’s mysterious spear of light, which can be used as a springboard, lever, foothold, tether and more. Puzzles become increasingly complex toward later sections of the game, encouraging players to experiment and think outside the box in order to escape the Factory and reclaim San’s independence.
I had a chance to review the version on Steam. It has dozens of absolutely beautiful puzzles and hand-drawn environments, and an engaging and mysterious story. My daughter thought it was fun to play. She got stuck on her first playthrough after about a half an hour, but not so frustrated that she won't return to the game and keep playing. She was impressed with the visuals and thought they matched the game very well.
Out of Line is now available for Switch in Europe and worldwide on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, Gamesplanet.com, Humble Store and Windows Store. The Nintendo Switch version will be available in North America on August 18. The game will launch on the Windows Store, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year.
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About Nerd Monkeys
For the past eight years, Nerd Monkeys has been driven by a sheer passion for compelling video games, be it because of their captivating storytelling, the unique visuals or the fun gameplay mechanics and the experiences they can provide to people. We’re a bunch of crazy creatives, and we chose to apply our know-how into making cool games. Out of Line was brought to life by those core motivations. It is an incredible and emotional voiceless narrative with a unique art style.
About Hatinh Interactive
Hatinh Interactive is a data-first publishing label dedicated to indie games studios. The company publishes premium PC, console and mobile games worldwide. Please visit https://hatinhinteractive.com/ for more information.
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