DataJack
- May 23, 2021
- Epic Banana Games LLC
Get on SteamDataJack is a mission based stealth action game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a variety of mission types and approaches, allowing players to choose between stealth and combat.
- It features a rich selection of weapons and upgrades, providing players with the freedom to customize their playstyle.
- Considering it's free, the game delivers a surprising amount of content and depth, reminiscent of classic cyberpunk titles.
- The game suffers from clunky controls, janky mechanics, and unbalanced AI, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Players have reported issues with mission retries, as dying often forces them to return to the main menu, disrupting the flow of play.
- Graphical problems and a lack of polish detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a rough prototype than a finished product.
- story18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story in Datajack is engaging, featuring a well-crafted narrative that unfolds through a variety of missions centered around corporate espionage and mercenary work. Players appreciate the game's atmospheric setting and lore, which is enriched by mission briefings and downloadable files, reminiscent of classic titles like Deus Ex. While the mission structure offers a satisfying mix of stealth and combat approaches, some players wish for more content leading up to the climax and greater interaction within the world.
“The plot is not bad at all.”
“Still, the game is pretty enjoyable, the atmosphere is right and the lore is well thought out, which you can extrapolate by the mission briefing/debriefings and from the files you download from the terminals, giving the appropriate feeling and background, much alike to the first Deus Ex game.”
“I managed to complete the game and to see all the 3 endings (I don't think there are more), one for each contractor; the respective final missions are pretty similar but each one leads to a different, and pretty dystopic, epilogue, which is what you kinda expect from a dystopic cyberpunk sci-fi game, of course.”
“I will say I wish there were more missions before the climax and there were more ways and stuff to interact with.”
“I managed to complete the game and to see all three endings (I don't think there are more), one for each contractor; the respective final missions are pretty similar but each one leads to a different, and pretty dystopic, epilogue, which is what you kind of expect from a dystopic cyberpunk sci-fi game, of course.”
“Still, the game is pretty enjoyable, the atmosphere is right and the lore is well thought out, which you can extrapolate by the mission briefing/debriefings and from the files you download from the terminals, giving the appropriate feeling and background, much like the first Deus Ex game.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as solid with enjoyable mechanics, particularly the simple hacking system, though some players find the controls clunky and the overall mechanics overly complicated. The retro-style stealth elements may take some getting used to, and while the game has a nostalgic sci-fi vibe, it can feel wonky at times. Overall, it offers a mix of enjoyable and frustrating experiences, appealing to fans of the genre.
“But otherwise it's a pretty solid game with solid mechanics; I would highly recommend it, especially since it's free.”
“A sci-fi dive in the 90s, both for the game design and gameplay, as well as for the dystopic cyberpunk concept style.”
“The hacking mechanic is really simple but also enjoyable; nothing boring or frustrating, no minigames.”
“Not my jam, clunky in controls and overly complicated in mechanics...”
“Gameplay per se is a bit wonky and you have to get used to the stealth mechanics, which are really retro-style by all means.”
“Gameplay per se is a bit wonky and you have to get used to the stealth mechanics, which are really retro-style by all means.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is well-crafted, with a thoughtfully developed lore that enhances the experience, reminiscent of the original Deus Ex. While the soundtrack may lack variety, players can disable it and opt for their own music, which complements the immersive environment. Overall, the atmospheric background music and sound effects significantly contribute to the game's appeal as a tactical infiltration experience.
“The game is pretty enjoyable; the atmosphere is right and the lore is well thought out, which you can extrapolate by the mission briefing/debriefings and from the files you download from the terminals, giving the appropriate feeling and background, much like the first Deus Ex game.”
“Surprisingly good atmospheric background music and sound effects propel Datajack into the pantheon of tactical infiltration games.”
“You can put on some good synthwave to match the atmosphere.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing artwork reminiscent of classic Nintendo games, contributing to a satisfying gameplay experience. However, there are notable issues, including frequent graphical glitches, low resolution, and performance slowdowns, which detract from the overall visual quality.
“Satisfying to play, good controls, and great artwork that is very reminiscent of classic Nintendo.”
“It has a lot of jank - there are frequent graphical problems, aiming is wonky, footstep noise is basically meaningless, the AI is dumb as a box of rocks, and one map in particular has inexcusable slowdown for a game this simple running at such a low resolution.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the environments feel lifeless and uninviting.”
“Character models look flat and unpolished, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some find the soundtrack unremarkable and repetitive, others appreciate the atmospheric background music and sound effects that enhance the gameplay experience. Players have the option to disable the in-game music and replace it with their own synthwave tracks, allowing for a more personalized atmosphere.
“Surprisingly good atmospheric background music and sound effects propel Datajack into the pantheon of tactical infiltration games.”
“The soundtrack is nothing special nor varied, but it can be disabled from the options menu, allowing players to enjoy their own music, like some good synthwave, to match the atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is nothing special or varied; some might find it boring. However, it can be disabled from the options menu (only via the main screen), allowing players to put on some good synthwave to match the atmosphere.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to enhance the gaming experience.”
“I found the background music to be quite dull and uninspiring, which detracted from the overall immersion of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game suffers from stability issues, including bugs and balance problems that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is plagued by numerous bugs that disrupt the overall experience.”
“There are significant stability issues that lead to frequent crashes.”
“Gameplay is often unbalanced, making it frustrating to progress.”
