# Lifeline: Crisis Line

> Adventure

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1096287686](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1096287686)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1096287686`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 3 Minute Games, Inc.
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (306 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2016-08-31
- **First published:** 2016-08-31
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lifeline-crisis-line/id1096287686)
- **Website:** [http://3minute.games](http://3minute.games/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://3minute.games/privacy](http://3minute.games/privacy)

## Description

Lifeline: Crisis Line is the next chapter in Lifeline's Green Series. As a HelpText volunteer paired with detective Alex Esposito, you investigate a murder by selecting clues, interviewing suspects, and deciding which paths to follow. Your choices shape the story in real time and can mean life or death for the investigator.

With an original score by Matthew Sturges and launch-language support in EN, DE, FR, JP, RU, and CN, this narrative-driven mystery invites you to immerse yourself in a gripping multilingual adventure where every decision matters.

## Rankings

- #94,764 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Lifeline: Crisis Line for its engaging, emotionally charged storyline and immersive crisis-line texting with a convincing main character, Alex. Many find the narrative gripping and the cliffhangers memorable. Yet a large number lament the limited content—only one story with few endings—and question the price. Technical issues are repeatedly mentioned, including glitches, crashes, delays, and flaky notifications. Some criticize the dense, fast-paced text and the limited dialogue options that limit player choice. Overall, the concept and writing are strong, but concerns about depth, monetization, and reliability temper enthusiasm.

### Pros

- Engaging, emotionally deep storyline with memorable cliffhangers.
- Immersive, realistic crisis-line texting experience and convincing main character Alex.
- Unique narrative premise that many players find compelling and addictive.

### Cons

- Only one story with limited endings; not replayable.
- Price and monetization concerns; many feel it isn’t worth the price.
- Technical issues: frequent glitches, crashes, delays, and buggy notifications.
- Dialogue options are limited; responses feel constrained and can lead to unsatisfying outcomes.
- Text is dense and scrolling too fast; too many messages can be hard to read.

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