Data Hacker: Reboot

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In "Data Hacker: Reboot," players explore parallel universes in a Japanese-styled RPG, confronting existential questions and partaking in turn-based battles with voice acting. The game features stunning environments ranging from fantasy to nightmarish, offering a unique experience. Get ready to laugh, cry, and defy adversity as you become a Data Hacker.

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Single-Player

+22

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 158 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding26 negative mentions

The game features an extensive class system that allows for a high degree of customization and character development.
The visuals and sound design are well-crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience of the game.
Many players found the game to be a significant improvement over its predecessors, with a more engaging story and smoother gameplay.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and graphical glitches, which detract from the overall experience.
Players reported a lack of clear direction and guidance, making it difficult to progress without extensive grinding.
The game has been criticized for its poor optimization and control issues, including taking over desktop controls and lacking a proper settings menu.

story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
71%
5%
The story of the game is generally seen as straightforward and somewhat engaging, focusing on a man's quest to find his lost sister, though it lacks depth and memorability for some players. While it is considered an improvement over previous installments in the series, with a unique world and decent character development, many reviewers felt it did not fully captivate them, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciated the continuation of the storyline and the improvements in visuals and gameplay.
- “I enjoyed the storyline and I was not disappointed by the ending.”
- “Unique: between the three games in the Data Hacker series, a unique world, with a decent amount of story and logic put into its creation.”
- “The story picks up with a new character, and you are shown the aftermath of corruption's finale through a fresh perspective.”
- “I have to admit that the story doesn't really captivate me that much, which made me almost forget about it after playing for a few days.”
- “The first hour of the game, I'm sleeping at the keyboard with tutorial minions following the character's chore of a game day, only to be led to a lie when the 'first mission' comes into play.”
- “Lastly, the story didn't really draw me in.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the custom-made visuals and refined style, particularly in the Data Hacker series, while others criticize the battle graphics and technical glitches that detract from the experience. Overall, the visuals are considered decent for an RPG Maker game, but not without notable shortcomings.
- “Although the graphics in this game are decent for an RPG Maker game, most of them are custom-made graphics, which is quite a feat.”
- “The graphics in the game are very well done; the style is refined and well crafted.”
- “Reboot is the third game in the Data Hacker series, but this time the focus is on polishing up the visuals - great graphics interlaced with manga characters accompanied by pleasant music.”
- “Graphics 5/10”
- “Why you might ask do I say this... my Knights of Xentar game from years ago was a million times better... and it ran from a window... with higher resolution graphics... yet this game cannot do that...”
- “However, after seeing my graphics glitch as I walk through objects, getting stuck in walls, jumping over a gap that is identical to the landmass I was standing on, and the game's seeming love of a grind, I have a hard time saying it's enjoyable.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
10%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent and well-suited to the game's environment, while others expressed frustration over the inability to mute certain tracks. Many appreciated the striking soundtrack, particularly the combat music, which enhances the setting, and noted that the overall audio experience contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and storyline. Overall, the music is considered memorable and a significant improvement over previous installments in the series.
- “The music plays well with the environment and it's not boring.”
- “The music is also very good and it helps to develop the hacking world which the game places you in.”
- “Striking soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack was kinda ew.”
- “I wish I could find the mute button, but after muting about 2 out of 3 music options just to find that it's useless, I'd rather mute my computer sound when playing the game.”
- “To be honest, the music in this game is decent.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game heavily emphasizes grinding, requiring players to spend significant time in repetitive battles to level up, often leading to frustration due to tedious gameplay and annoying character voices. Many reviewers found the grinding aspect to be time-consuming and lacking in direction, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. While it offers a wealth of content, the grind can feel excessive and unfulfilling, making it a test of patience rather than a rewarding experience.
- “In my first 4 hours playing this game, I spent it just grinding in the same area for levels because the next area is way too strong for me to beat.”
- “Although this game has a lot of content and features, the time-consuming battles, grinding, and lags made it lose its charm.”
- “This isn't a game; it's a test to see if you like wasting hours grinding only to be ground into the dirt yourself.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the evolutionary improvements in combat mechanics and class specialization, while others criticize the experience system that renders many characters ineffective. The introduction of hacking mechanics adds variety, but issues like a lack of save options and frustrating game freezes have led to dissatisfaction among some users. Overall, while the game shows potential with its engaging story and improved visuals, it struggles with balance and player engagement.
- “This game is an evolutionary step up from the previous two, in all categories... story, gameplay, balance, etc.”
- “The hacking mechanics in the game are very interesting and it helps to vary the gameplay.”
- “The combat is straightforward and has an interesting class mechanic, allowing the characters to specialize into battle roles chosen by the player.”
- “Gameplay 4/10”
- “However, because of the game mechanic which only lets the active party member earn experience points, most of the characters end up being useless.”
- “Since I didn't have time to sit on a black screen or watch another non-controlled part of the game, I just terminated the game. This was difficult, as the task manager window was blocked by this game, as were the multiple screen displays. I may idle this game for cards, but I'm not sure if I will play it as there seems to be no save mechanic or anything else.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, such as walking through walls, which contribute to a frustrating and tedious experience. Overall, players find the game slow and lacking direction, detracting from the enjoyment.
- “Buggy, grindy, slow, tedious, lacks a sense of direction, and overall just not fun.”
- “There were a lot of small glitches that made things weird at times; walking through walls comes to mind immediately.”
- “Buggy - there are definitely bugs in the game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as atmospheric, with users rating it a solid 6, indicating a strong sense of immersion and environmental detail.
- “It is atmospheric.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game is primarily centered on the main character, with minimal focus on other characters, such as Damasc, who is only explored near the end. Reviewers express a desire for more depth, content, and side quests related to character development to enhance the overall experience.
- “Character development in this game mostly only focused on the main character and only switched to another one (Damasc) once, and that's only near the end.”
- “More polish, more content, more character development, more side quests, more character-related side quests.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is generally rated positively, with users consistently giving it a score of 7. This suggests that while the game performs well, there may still be some areas for improvement.

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