Code 7
- February 7, 2015
- Zein Okko
Code 7's first two episodes are an almost absurd success, combining powerful story telling with creative gameplay into one of the most exciting episodic game launches I've ever seen.
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Reviews
- The game features an immersive and deep story that captivates players and keeps them engaged.
- The voice acting is exceptional, enhancing the overall experience and making the characters feel real.
- The hacking gameplay is fun and accessible, with a unique blend of text-based controls and interactive puzzles.
- The game is unfinished, with the final episode (Episode 4) not yet released, leading to frustration among players.
- There are issues with the save system, including progress resets that can disrupt gameplay.
- Some players find the text-based controls cumbersome and the puzzles can be overly simplistic at times.
- story48 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is widely praised for its immersive and captivating narrative, featuring strong voice acting and well-developed characters that keep players engaged. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to deliver a complex plot with meaningful choices, making it a standout in the story-driven genre. Overall, the storytelling is considered top-notch, with a compelling atmosphere that enhances the sci-fi and hacking themes.
“Brilliant voice actors, great story, loads to find and figure out.”
“The story is well written and draws you into it.”
“The story shines most, as it captivated me and really drove me to keep playing.”
“Far too many story-driven games have either (1) a plot twist you can spot in the first 5 minutes (2) a plot twist so far out in left-field that you just don't believe it and lose interest or (3) a singular hook that might be good, even epic, but you get just one.”
“I'd really have liked to know the end of the story, but not above this bridge....”
“The story is well written and drains you into it.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and accessible, featuring a blend of text-adventure, hacking, and puzzle mechanics that create an intense experience. Players appreciate the challenging yet fair puzzles and the immersive storytelling enhanced by excellent voice acting. However, some reviewers noted a desire for more varied mechanics in later chapters to prevent repetition.
“The puzzles are challenging without being infuriating, and the mechanics are simple enough to grasp that anyone should find it accessible, though there are some optional additional challenges that can be quite hard to tackle.”
“The text-adventure, hacking, and puzzling mechanics really go well together and make for some intense gameplay.”
“Cracking passwords based on personal information, man-in-the-middle attacks, and hopping through networks are very nice mechanics that fit very well with the hacker vibe.”
“Introducing a new game mechanic each chapter can make things harder and less repetitive.”
- music9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as fantastic and integral to the overall experience, enhancing the engaging and adventurous gameplay. Reviewers highlight the awesome soundtrack and excellent voice acting, noting that the music complements the story and gameplay effectively. Overall, the production quality, including the music, is described as outstanding.
“Does exactly what great game music should do.”
“Wow - this is an adventure as it should be: exciting, challenging, interesting, varied with a fantastic story and great music!”
“Incredible voice acting, awesome soundtrack and really cool gameplay!”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, combining fantastic storytelling with a unique, high-tech aesthetic. Players appreciate the subtle yet eerie ambiance, enhanced by excellent voice acting and a focus on thoughtful decision-making, which collectively create a thrilling interactive experience without relying on jump scares. The minimalist interface further contributes to the game's claustrophobic feel, demonstrating that a text-based format can effectively convey a rich atmosphere.
“It creates a unique atmosphere that captivates the player, requires careful thought and skill, and the decisions you make determine the course of the game.”
“Fantastic storytelling, great atmosphere.”
“No jump-scares involved, just a claustrophobic atmosphere and amazing voice acting.”
“While you experience the eerie atmosphere of Code 7 almost entirely through the splendidly voiced descriptions of your partner, the interface only consists of a console and a map, with which you need to lead her through corridors and shafts, deactivating obstacles or luring enemies away - all through inline commands.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that one would expect from a game of this genre.”
“Despite the potential for a gripping atmosphere, the game fails to deliver any real sense of tension or urgency, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, while minimal due to its text-adventure format, are praised for their smooth performance and lack of glitches. Players appreciate the detailed visuals that enhance the hacking experience, although some suggest that additional visuals, like camera feeds, could further enrich the gameplay. Overall, the simple graphics effectively complement the command prompt aesthetic, though the interaction modes could benefit from more intuitive design.
“Visuals are detailed where they need to be and the voice acting is really good too.”
“The simple graphics also elevate the game feeling of being a hacker and add a nice mode of representation to the game.”
“At first, the 'text-adventure' aspect almost scared me off, but after playing the first few minutes, I immediately realized that this game can do without any elaborate graphics.”
“At first, the 'text adventure' almost scared me off, but if you play the first few minutes, you immediately realize that this game can do without any elaborate graphics.”
“Maybe make some more visuals, like accessing a few cameras so you can see what is going on in some places?”
“It just all integrates so well into the command prompt interface aesthetic that it simply 'feels right'... my only criticisms would be that there are different 'interaction modes' for switching between things like the command prompt and interacting with individuals, and the default bindings and the way the game attempts to relay which one you're in feels somewhat clunky moving between the two during some more time-sensitive situations.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its impactful dialogue and character depth, which can evoke strong feelings in players. However, some minor inconsistencies in voice delivery may disrupt the emotional flow at times. Overall, players appreciate the emotional engagement and detail, often rating it highly for its ability to connect with them.
“Even a touch emotional at times.”
“I love the details in this game and also the emotional dialogue; I would suggest you buy it, 10/10.”
“If a player likes to get into characters, both games can be very emotional and can be easily rated 9/10.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game generally runs smoothly without graphical glitches, providing a quick experience for players. However, some users have reported encountering bugs that can block progress, necessitating a restart from the last save point.
“It is a little buggy though; I encountered two bugs so far that block further progress until restarting the game and resetting it to the last save point.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for a text adventure, running smoothly and quickly without any graphical glitches.
“It's a text adventure, but it runs smoothly and quickly with no graphical glitches.”
“The optimization is impressive; everything loads seamlessly and enhances the overall experience.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for a fluid gameplay experience even on lower-end devices.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring fun references and an emotional depth that enhances the overall experience.
“It's got humor, fun references, and feels.”
“The jokes are clever and keep you laughing throughout the game.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue that adds to the overall experience.”
