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In "Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator" , players are immersed in a futuristic world where AI integration is widespread, promising convenience but also raising ethical questions. Following the "Eternal Code" incident, the game presents a thrilling narrative around Titan Corporation's groundbreaking AI project and the ambiguous implications of such advancements. As a hacking simulator, players will face challenging dilemmas and engage in covert activities to uncover the truth behind this intriguing AI revolution.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 177 reviews

story45 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features a gripping and intricate storyline with unexpected twists that keep players engaged throughout.
Gameplay mechanics have significantly improved from the first game, offering a more polished experience with better UI and unique puzzles.
The optional 'Hidden Clues' side missions add depth to character backstories and enhance the overall narrative experience.

Some clues can be difficult to spot, leading to frustration as players may miss important information.
The public opinion mini-game is overly complicated and can feel tedious, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
There are occasional issues with voice acting and translation that can break immersion and feel unnatural.

story
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its compelling narrative, intricate plot twists, and deep character connections, making it engaging and thought-provoking. Players appreciate the optional side missions that reveal hidden clues, enhancing the overall experience and immersing them in a realistic, cyber-dystopian world. With mature themes and a gripping storyline that keeps players on the edge of their seats, the game is recommended for those who enjoy rich storytelling and detective elements.
- “The game's gripping storyline kept me hooked from start to finish, with unexpected twists and a rich narrative.”
- “An absolutely amazing game with a fantastic storyline featuring multiple plot twists and hidden secrets to find.”
- “The story is the heart of Cyber Manhunt 2, and it does not disappoint.”
- “There's nothing really in the way of red herrings or alternate story paths.”
- “Limited replayability: once the main storyline is completed, there are few incentives to replay the game.”
- “Overall for the chapter, the very last part after the trial was intriguing and sets up nicely for things to come - but the initial story of the chapter failed to keep me reeled in.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has seen significant improvements over the original, featuring enhanced mechanics, a more engaging user interface, and innovative features that make the experience unique and enjoyable. While the core gameplay loop involves searching for clues in social media and emails, some players noted a repetitive nature and minor bugs that can disrupt immersion. Overall, the game offers a compelling narrative and immersive gameplay, though new players may face a steep learning curve.
- “The gameplay offers hours of engaging content, a gripping storyline, and a chance to explore relevant, real-world issues.”
- “The mechanics are great, and you feel like a true cyber detective.”
- “It's a clear leap in the right direction from the first game, with drastically improved art style, solid storytelling, and heaps of interactivity and unique game mechanics.”
- “I do think the gameplay loop could be improved a bit, as a lot of the time it boils down to clicking on clues and putting them into the same tools over and over.”
- “It doesn't deliver on detective/deduction gameplay.”
- “The gameplay boils down to parsing chat logs, emails, and social media profiles and clicking on bits that match the listed clues.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this sequel have received widespread praise for their significant improvements over the original, featuring a polished art style, enhanced visuals, and fluid animations. Players appreciate the addition of cutscenes and unique puzzles, which contribute to a more modern and engaging experience. Overall, the visual upgrades, combined with better voice acting and a coherent English translation, elevate the game's aesthetic and interactivity.
- “The game feels much more modern with improved graphics and visuals, added cutscenes, fresh new puzzles and minigames and a vastly improved English translation.”
- “The art style is so polished compared to the first one.”
- “Voice acting, graphics, interactions - they have significantly improved from the first game!”
- “It's a clear leap in the right direction from the first game, the art style has drastically improved, the storytelling feels way more solid, there is heaps more interactivity and unique game mechanics introduced, the UI has been polished and improved and the look and feel of everything is just better in pretty much every way.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its energetic cyberpunk style and cinematic chapter transitions, enhancing the overall experience. While the soundtrack is considered phenomenal, some players suggest adding more variation during investigation segments. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's artistic appeal and immersive storytelling.
- “The cyberpunk music slaps, and the chapter transitions are incredibly stylish and look like something out of a fast-paced movie trailer.”
- “I love the art style, the music, the ending, everything.”
- “All of it is accompanied by a phenomenal soundtrack, outstanding writing full of details, and tons of secrets to uncover, with more on the way because this is still far from complete, but yet well worth the price.”
- “The only thing I might add at this point is some variation in the background music for investigations.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating cyberpunk setting, which is beautifully crafted and visually stunning. Players feel fully immersed in a dystopian world where every detail enhances the narrative and the experience of solving intricate puzzles.
- “With its captivating narrative and cyberpunk atmosphere, the game invites us to immerse ourselves in a world where every clue counts and every case is a puzzle to be solved.”
- “The immersive cyberpunk atmosphere is truly breathtaking, making me feel like I'm part of this dystopian world.”
- “The immersive atmosphere: the cyberpunk setting is beautifully crafted, offering a visually stunning and immersive experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited replayability, as players find little incentive to revisit it after completing the main storyline. The primary reasons for replaying are to achieve missed achievements and complete data collection.
- “Replayability value: for achievements and finishing up missed data collection only.”
- “Limited replayability: once the main storyline is completed, there are few incentives to replay the game.”
- “Replayability value: primarily for achievements and finishing up missed data collection only.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging, likening it to an episode of Black Mirror, and appreciate its strong narrative combined with challenging puzzles that enhance their sense of involvement. The unexpected twist in chapter 3 particularly resonated, making them feel like active participants in the story.
- “The game felt like living in an episode of Black Mirror, and gave me all the things I love about a story-driven game, while also providing engaging puzzles that made me feel like a genius.”
- “I was not expecting the surprise in chapter 3; despite being quite a simple method, it made me feel like I was actually a part of the 'game'.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find achievement hunting to be tedious due to the chapter select feature only allowing access to the start of a chapter, often requiring them to replay entire chapters for specific achievements. To mitigate this, it's recommended to check the achievements list beforehand and save frequently during tasks for easier access to specific points in the chapters.
- “Achievement hunting is quite tedious, as chapter select only takes you to the start of a chapter. If an achievement is on the 2nd task onward, you would have to redo the entire chapter sometimes. I recommend that anyone wanting to achievement hunt look at the achievements list to see where the achievements come up in a chapter to save accordingly, or save every so often during a task so you have multiple instances of the chapter you can go back to!”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive. It often takes away from the enjoyment of the story and characters, making it feel more like a chore than a fun experience.”
- “I found the grinding mechanics to be frustratingly slow. It feels like the game is just trying to stretch out playtime rather than provide meaningful content.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its depth and engagement, fostering a strong personal connection between players and the characters.
- “The character development is deep and engaging, allowing me to connect with the characters on a personal level.”
- “The evolution of each character feels authentic and well-crafted, making their journeys truly memorable.”
- “I appreciate how the game allows for meaningful choices that impact character growth and relationships.”