In 'Every Line is a Lifeline', players navigate a high-stakes conversation on a runaway subway train. You assume the role of Max, an experienced underground operator who unexpectedly becomes the mediator of a hostage situation. As you're trapped in a car with three armed criminals and panicking passengers, you must utilize your wit and the limited resources of the train system to negotiate a safe outcome. Decisions can lead to a myriad of endings, influenced by how well you balance maintaining control over the criminals while keeping the passengers safe and calm. Intrigue deepens as you uncover hidden motives, unexpected allies among passengers, and potential betrayals that shift the dynamics of control.