Cyber Manhunt

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 623 reviews
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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 623 reviews
story130 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Engaging storyline with interconnected plots that keep players invested.
  • Challenging puzzles that require critical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Unique gameplay mechanics that simulate social engineering and hacking.
  • Poor English translation and numerous grammatical errors that disrupt immersion.
  • Frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as timed puzzles and the need to click on every line of text to find clues.
  • Inconsistent voice acting quality, with some performances feeling unnatural or lacking emotion.
  • story308 mentions

    The story of "Cyber Manhunt" is a complex and engaging narrative that explores themes of digital intrigue, human morality, and cybercrime, often featuring dark and mature commentary. While some players appreciate the depth and interconnectedness of the plot, others criticize it for being cliched and predictable, with issues stemming from localization affecting immersion. Overall, the game offers a mix of compelling storytelling and frustrating gameplay mechanics, making it a polarizing experience for players.

    • “The game lures you in with cybersecurity, but leaves you with an immersive story that's surprisingly interconnected, with twists after twists.”
    • “Overall, the strengths and weaknesses of Cyber Manhunt are quite evident: it has an outstanding and thought-provoking storyline that is both contemporary and ironic, with significant real-world implications.”
    • “The stories that unfold are genuinely complex and intriguing, as they explore dark themes and jarring plot twists across five chapters.”
    • “One of the major letdowns is the storyline, which is... cliched.”
    • “The dialogue delivery is often wooden, making it difficult to immerse oneself in the story.”
    • “The entire plot of this plot-heavy game is conveyed through an extremely poor English translation.”
  • gameplay107 mentions

    The gameplay of "Cyber Manhunt" is characterized by a core mechanic of sleuthing that many players find repetitive and limited, with a heavy reliance on text scanning and information gathering that can become tedious. While some appreciate the originality and integration of puzzles reminiscent of titles like "Orwell," others criticize the lack of diverse mechanics and the frustrating user experience, particularly with controls and localization issues. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mixed bag, where the engaging story often compensates for its shortcomings, but it may not satisfy all players looking for a more dynamic detective experience.

    • “The gameplay is unique and easy to follow, and has quite a few hacking tools you can use.”
    • “What keeps the game fun is the very well-written plot as well as the gameplay mechanics.”
    • “I highly recommend this game, the story so far is great, the gameplay is spot on, and the attention to detail is also great.”
    • “Sleuthing, the game's core mechanic, turns out to be a painfully limited and repetitive experience.”
    • “The actual gameplay is extremely repetitive, consisting of scanning text for information that you can put into your magic hacking tools until your boss decides you've done enough and it's time for a Q&A session to see if you were awake and paying attention to all the text you copied and pasted.”
    • “While the concept is interesting, the gameplay is repetitive with random difficulty spikes via timed mini-game puzzles that are more of a chore to complete than fun.”
  • music28 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its fitting ambiance and quality, with standout tracks that enhance the overall experience, particularly during critical moments. However, some players find the selection limited and repetitive, suggesting a need for more variety across levels. Overall, while the soundtrack is well-received, there are calls for improvement to keep it engaging throughout extended gameplay.

    • “The music is great, from the actual lyrical songs to the general background music.”
    • “The theme of the game is pleasing, the whole interface is nice, with well-developed music themes, especially the reasoning; the piano fits nicely with thinking.”
    • “But its soundtrack is amazing, and it's affordable.”
    • “The music is surprisingly well done, but there aren't a wide variety of songs.”
    • “At least there could be new music for each level.”
    • “Just filling noises/no music.”
  • graphics27 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful artwork and intuitive user interface. While some found the visuals to be decent and not groundbreaking, others appreciated the unique graphical presentation, particularly in the context of the hacking simulation. Overall, the game's art style and design contribute positively to the immersive experience, despite some critiques regarding the dialogue and storyline coherence.

    • “Cyber Manhunt is an amazing game with great simulating graphics of what I could have done with my life if I didn't spend 3000 hours on Garry's Mod.”
    • “In terms of visuals, the game looks great.”
    • “The graphics are super beautiful, and I love the concept of the game.”
    • “It will just bring up a little graphic saying that you can't use it.”
    • “Graphics are decent and the fake GUI you use to hack and browse websites is kinda cool.”
    • “🔲 graphics don't matter for this game”
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its poor English translation and awkward character interactions, leading to unintentional hilarity that can make the experience amusing despite its flaws. While some players find the cheesy dialogue and voice acting entertaining, the overall lack of immersion and scripted gameplay detracts from the enjoyment, resulting in a mix of facepalm moments and genuine laughter.

    • “Additionally, the quality of the English is extremely poor (although it's kind of funny to see characters named 'James Joyce', 'Jim Jones', and 'Eric Carle').”
    • “The characters don't talk, write, or act like normal people at all, which does make the game kind of hilarious at times, but also makes it extremely hard to take the cases and characters seriously.”
    • “You can tell that the creators are not native English speakers, which also results in some facepalming, but funny, mistakes at times.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often involving repetitive tasks, unskippable cutscenes, and frustrating puzzles that rely heavily on trial and error. While the storyline is appreciated, the overall experience is marred by a lack of responsiveness and cumbersome data gathering, leading to a sense of monotony in gameplay.

    • “Screwing up means going through tedious steps or unskippable cut scenes.”
    • “The gameplay has a few shortcomings: the in-game desktop is not responsive enough, the data gathering process is tedious, and the puzzles can be bothersome given the running timer.”
    • “The idea is good and the plotlines are as well, but the aforementioned issues make the game very tedious to play.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is generally criticized for being buggy, with players encountering glitches that hinder progress, particularly in chapter 5, which was notably problematic. While some issues can be resolved or worked around, the frequency of bugs can lead to frustration, although ongoing updates from the developers show a commitment to improving stability.

    • “Without going into details, chapter 5 was so buggy, it forced me to quit and reload the game three times, and finally reached a point where I really couldn't progress because a specific tool I needed to finish a puzzle wouldn't load.”
    • “Buggy game that does not allow you to complete, super frustrating honestly.”
    • “While I have never been softlocked in this game, I have run into glitches that force me to fail time-sensitive tasks.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is hindered by poor translation and clunky dialogue, which detracts from the intended impact of the story. While some players find the themes relatable, particularly regarding personal struggles and societal prejudice, the inconsistent voice acting further diminishes the emotional experience. Overall, the game may resonate with those who can navigate its heavier subject matter, but it risks alienating others due to its execution.

    • “I chose to hide all my secrets from my parents, including those heart-breaking experiences and my depression, only to let them think I was fine.”
    • “Yes, I do, but be warned that it may not have subject matter that easily emotional people can just walk away from.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    The game offers a rich and engaging story with unique chapters and intriguing plotlines, but overall, its replayability is considered low, as players may not find much incentive to revisit it after completion. While the initial experience is rewarding, the lack of varied content for subsequent playthroughs limits its longevity.

    • “The content that is here is very, very good; none of the chapters in the story felt the same, and all had engaging plotlines and a web of secrets to uncover.”
    • “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
    • “It doesn't have a lot of replayability once you finish it, but the content that is here is very good. None of the chapters in the story felt the same, and all had engaging plotlines and a web of secrets to uncover.”
    • “Finally, replayability at this point is low.”
    • “Good amount of time to be spent, but little replayability.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a pervasive sense of "suspicion," with each chapter focusing on different narratives that allow players to investigate various recurring characters, enhancing the overall immersive experience.

    • “Each chapter has a different focus, with each story giving players the chance to investigate various characters who reappear throughout the narrative, creating an atmosphere of 'suspicion'.”
    • “Each chapter has a different focus in mind, with each story giving players the chance to investigate a number of different people who reappear throughout the story in order to create an atmosphere of suspicion.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Users express frustration with the monetization aspect, noting difficulties in locating advertisement photos and hidden content, which may hinder their overall experience.

  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in the game is notable for its ongoing progression, as certain characters reappear across multiple missions, allowing for a deeper exploration of their stories and growth. Each mission serves as a self-contained narrative, yet the interconnectedness of characters enhances the overall experience.

    • “The character arcs are incredibly well-written, making you genuinely care about their journeys and transformations.”
    • “I love how the choices you make impact the characters' development, leading to different outcomes and deeper connections.”
    • “Unlike Orwell, each mission is a self-contained story, but some of the characters pop up in multiple missions and have ongoing character development throughout the game.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
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5hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
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