CHAQS

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CHAQS is a single player simulation game. It was developed by nomorevalid and was released on November 1, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

CHAQS is an instructive Capture The Flag game with a graphic interface that functions like an operating system, using terminal commands for gameplay. The terminal, inspired by Unix shell, offers dozens of commands and utilities such as alias, apropos, amorse, ascii, audiodecoder, base, binary and more for prepared challenges that may not reflect real-world ethical hacking but are similar. The terminal commands and utilities provide gaming needs but can also operate outside of those needs.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music3 negative mentions

The game provides a realistic hacking simulation experience, making it educational and engaging for players with some prior knowledge of Linux and command line operations.
It features a clean and immersive user interface, with a variety of challenges that test players' problem-solving skills in a gamified environment.
The developer is responsive to player feedback and has made improvements based on community input, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from technical issues, such as broken commands and inconsistent key responses, which can frustrate players and detract from immersion.
There is a lack of active community support and updates, leading to concerns about the game's long-term viability and player engagement.
The developer's behavior towards criticism has been described as toxic, with reports of banning players for negative feedback, which raises ethical concerns about supporting the game.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its beauty and complements the visually appealing interface; however, users report issues with the media player, which inconsistently plays music, leading to frustrating periods of silence.
- “The game has a beautiful interface, and I love the music.”
- “The media player is very inconsistent with when it plays music, leading to long periods of silence.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music quality is subpar, with low production values that detract from the overall experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features a user interface reminiscent of Windows, yet operates with the functionality and complexity typically associated with Linux, suggesting a unique blend of accessibility and depth.
- “The user interface looks like Windows, but the gameplay works like Linux.”
- “The controls are unresponsive and make it frustrating to play.”
- “The pacing of the game feels off, making it hard to stay engaged.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the need for repetitive copy-and-paste actions instead of more streamlined command inputs, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, where you spend hours doing the same repetitive tasks without any real sense of progress.”
- “The game forces you into a monotonous cycle of grinding that quickly becomes tedious and frustrating.”
- “I find myself stuck in a loop of grinding for resources, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
story
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The game's narrative is perceived as lacking, with users expressing a desire for a more developed and engaging story.
- “It would be better if the game had a story.”