Spec Ops: The Line

Last updated: 2026-01-16
Summary
  • Masterful anti-war storytelling with deep impact
  • Protagonist's psychological descent is gripping
  • Immersive atmosphere and genre-defying narrative
  • Impactful multiple endings enhance replay value
  • Outdated and clunky gameplay mechanics
  • Poor AI and frustrating cover system
Spec Ops: The Line header

Categories

Third-Person ShooterSquad ManagementNarrative AdventureMoral Decision-MakingTactical CombatStory-driven GameplayPsychological HorrorCover Shooter

Emotions

Admiration19%Frustration16%Disappointment8%Reflection7%Appreciation7%

Timed cohorts

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Refund churn

Risk snapshot

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71.7% PrecisionFeb 17, 2023 → Oct 22, 2025
Most dangerous issue
Repetitive Gameplay

Design · 21.0% of risk

Churn driver breakdown

Weighted by churn risk

Design
Technical
Social
55.2%
35.0%
9.8%
Issue map

Complaint treemap

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Issue treemap
Design · 63.6% share
Technical · 27.3% share
Social · 9.1% share
Issue · Design
Repetitive Gameplay
Share of issues
18.2%
Primary region
France
Detected from language cues
Anger level
Annoyed
Average sentiment intensity