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LYNE app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 64 ratings )
Games Board Puzzle
Developer: Thomas Bowker
2.99 USD
Current version: 1.3.2, last update: 3 years ago
First release : 01 Jan 2014
App size: 90.29 Mb

Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul.

Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.

"I highly recommend grabbing LYNE in the App Store if you’re a fan of relaxing puzzle games for your iOS device." - AppAdvice, 5/5

"LYNE offers a brilliant dose of puzzling fun." - AppSpy, 5/5

"Lyne is a slick, contemplative puzzler that youd be a fool to miss" - PocketGamer, 9/10

"Great design, both from an aesthetic standpoint and also regarding its difficulty curve." - MacLife, 4/5

"LYNE is a game worth checking out." - 148Apps, 4/5

Features
- Hundreds of pre-built puzzles
- An infinite number of procedurally-generated puzzles, released daily
- No in-app purchases. No ads.
- Slick, intuitive interface
- Soothing dynamic audio
- Unlockable colour palettes

Accolades
- Finalist at IndieCade 2014
- Best Puzzle Game, Tabby Awards 2014
- Finalist for Audio Design at Freeplay 2013
- Honorable Mention for Design at Freeplay 2013

“The whole thing is a gentle puzzle game that’s thoroughly enjoyable, which is rare because the majority of puzzle games frustrate the hell out of me.” - IndieStatik.com

“From the get go, LYNE exudes a very zen feel. The ambiance is calming, the layout simple and clean. ... if youre in it for the challenge to your brain, dim the lights, find a quiet place, and get to solving.” - JayIsGames.com

Pros and cons of LYNE app for iPhone and iPad

LYNE app good for

As someone who suffers from a barrage of mental trauma (PTSD, anxiety, & depression) this game has worked wonders. Im not saying its cured anything, however it has become my go-to coping mechanism.
Easy to get in. difficulty is increasing slowly. Perfect for the casual gamer!
Great game, great design and NO IN APP PURCHASE!!!! Just perfect.
The core game mechanics are great and the presentation makes them easy to enjoy. Presents an adequate challenge without stressing you out. I like it.
Its such a great game. I love to play it and I like the sound and graphic.
Simply put this game is for Smartphones what TETRIS is for GameBoy. Its simple mechanics and superb design create a sense of beauty and detachment I rarely feel with todays "Puzzle" games. The controls are intuitive at first glance and the ambient music sounds like it was composed by Hans Zimmer. Im absolutely sure that this game will become an ALL TIME CLASSIC!!

Some bad moments

Please, please, make sync with iPad...this is a great game...5 stars for sync
In a long time. I love it! Yes some levels make you think, but its wonderful! Perfect game!
This game is easily worth the price. To me, it felt like I was a space explorer encountering an alien computer that is trying to teach me core concepts. If only learning languages was actually this engaging!
Ive played just about all of them and this is one of the best Ive ever played. Well worth it. 50! Daily puzzles, so plenty to keep you busy for among time.
... because it makes me so happy. I appreciate both the simplicity of the concept and the challenge of the puzzles as they advance. Unlike many games of this sort, it doesnt get too advanced too quickly. Im halfway through the second stage (about 50 puzzles) and the difficulty dropped again to give a bit of a break, but its getting harder again. I got this on the 99-cent sale, but when it is $2.99, it will still be very worth it.
This is one of the greatest games Ive ever played. The puzzles vary in complexity, but as you play you learn how to use the puzzle elements to your advantage. I love that this game isnt timed. The puzzles are more than challenging enough to hold your interest and I think a timer would actually ruin the fun of finding a solution by making the player split their focus with a clock. Also, the fact that you can move the lines both ahead and then back to previous points without having to start the line from the beginning takes none of the challenge away, and instead removes unnecessary frustration. I love the original colors, but as you go you get new options for changing the pallet, so theres something for every taste. I also think that the sounds each move makes are both beautiful and incredibly relaxing. This is one of those very rare games that manages to challenge the mind and soothe the soul all at once. I simply cant recommend it enough.