Executive producer Mike Suarez reasoned that the audience for simulation fans "is very loyal; they buy six to twelve products in every year.

It's a real evergreen business if you can launch a successful franchise in the simulations category.

These featured combat settings and tactical gameplay resembling contemporary titles like SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs and Rainbow Six.

It received highly positive reviews from critics and has since gained a substantial cult following, particularly for its dark story that explores the morality and psychological consequences of war and the shooter genre itself.

However, The Line was a commercial failure, leading to the announcement that there would be no sequel to the game, effectively ending the series.