Cyber Sentinel

About

"Cyber Sentinel" is a puzzle game set in a near-future data war, where you play as a hacker using visual programming to create viruses. The game features 45 levels with increasing difficulty, a level editor, and the ability to unlock 32 achievements. With its 80'/90' cyberpunk aesthetic, the game offers addictive puzzles that are easy to learn but hard to master.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a well-designed tutorial that helps players understand the mechanics and has a perfect learning curve.
It offers a unique programming format with challenging puzzles that allow for multiple solutions, making it enjoyable for fans of programming games.
The inclusion of a level editor and community levels adds significant replay value and content to the game.

The tutorial has technical issues that can prevent players from progressing, which can be frustrating.
The game lacks polish in its graphics and user interface, making it feel less refined compared to other titles in the genre.
Some levels rely heavily on timing puzzles that can feel tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is presented in a comic book style, with each of the five chapters featuring a brief graphic-novel narration that sets up the backstory for the puzzles. While the presentation is visually appealing, many users feel the story lacks depth and engagement, often viewing it as an afterthought that doesn't significantly impact the gameplay. Overall, the narrative serves more as a backdrop than a driving force in the game.
- “I like the comic book story style.”
- “Each chapter of the game starts with a brief graphic-novel narration setting up the backstory (another interesting bonus).”
- “The game features 5 chapters with 9 levels, each featuring a comic book style introduction that tells you the story of why you are solving puzzles.”
- “The title has a story, presented in the form of a comic which looks like it was an afterthought and not really part of the game.”
- “The campaign story might as well not exist, although the presentation is quite nice.”
- “The graphics are minimalistic and the story is not that engaging either (it's not relevant to the gameplay however).”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay offers a unique twist on programming games, featuring easy-to-learn mechanics that provide depth and challenge without being overly difficult. While the minimalistic graphics and story may not be engaging, the game effectively encourages players to think critically and flex their mental skills. Overall, it is recommended for fans of the genre seeking a fresh experience.
- “This is an interesting twist on programming games (the first video on the store page is a good gameplay example).”
- “The mechanics are really easy to learn but have quite some depth to it.”
- “The graphics are minimalistic and the story is not that engaging either.”
- “Instead, you'll be sucked in by game mechanics forcing you to flex your mental muscle.”
- “In the end, if you like programming games and want something not very difficult with a different mechanic than the others available on Steam, I would recommend it.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as flashy yet functional, featuring minimalistic designs that complement the game's programming focus. Each chapter includes a graphic-novel style narration, adding an interesting narrative element, though the overall story is considered less engaging. The game runs smoothly on Linux Mint with Intel graphics.
- “Each chapter of the game starts with a brief graphic-novel narration setting up the backstory, which is another interesting bonus.”
- “Played this game on Linux Mint with Intel graphics; it works like a charm.”
- “The graphics are somewhat flashy for a programming game, but still very functional.”
- “The graphics are minimalistic and the story is not that engaging either (it's not relevant to the gameplay, however).”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The lack of a leaderboard in the game is noted as a missed opportunity, as optimization is a significant aspect of gameplay that could benefit from competitive comparison among players.
- “You also have the possibility to upload your solutions and compare them to others, but there isn't any leaderboard of any kind, which is a shame because in this kind of game, optimization is a big part of it.”