Debugger 3.16: Hack'n'Run
- February 22, 2018
- Spiderwork Games
Get on SteamDive into the fascinating world of game programming while you're helping the Debugger 3.16 to delete all the errors and bugs in the latest game of its developer. Travel to different game worlds, meet its inhabitants (even the developer himself) and bring the games up and running again.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Improves typing speed and offers a good debugging story, making it engaging for beginners in coding.
- The game effectively blends gameplay with coding concepts, providing a unique and enjoyable learning experience.
- Challenging yet fun, with meaningful choices in skill upgrades that enhance exploration and gameplay.
- The game suffers from crashes and bugs, which can disrupt the experience and require restarting.
- Graphics are often unsatisfying, and the inability to change keybindings can be frustrating for some players.
- The gameplay can become repetitive, with some players finding it boring after a short period.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is centered around a debugging theme, making it an engaging choice for those looking to learn programming through gameplay. Reviewers recommend it as an excellent starting point for beginners in coding.
“I recommend this game as the first game in your quest to learn programming.”
“I am on a quest to learn coding via games and thus I have played many games on Steam.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique blend of platform shooting and coding elements, which some players find innovative and engaging. However, frequent crashes—at least five reported—significantly detract from the experience, leading to frustration as players are forced to restart. Overall, while the concept is intriguing, many recommend exploring other games in the same genre.
“At first it looks like it's going to be a typical platform shooter, but the gameplay is totally unlike anything I've come across.”
“The way the developer blends the coding aspect of the game into the gameplay is brilliant.”
“The concept is good, but better play something else in the same category. The game crashed at least 5 times; it seems 1 crash was intended (with a blue screen, part of the gameplay I think), but it's very annoying as it takes you directly to the desktop and you need to start again.”
“At first, it looks like it's going to be a typical platform shooter, but the gameplay is totally unlike anything I've come across.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being unsatisfying and simplistic, particularly in certain areas and during low health situations. Users have noted the presence of obvious bugs and a lack of visual engagement, leading to an overall perception of the graphics as boring and underwhelming.
“The graphics are not satisfying in certain areas, especially when health is low.”
“There are a few negatives: the obvious bugs, boring and simple graphics. It can't change the keybinding (yes, I'm using another layout). Just move boxes and shoot. It's not completely bad, yet I don't want to waste more time on the review; read the other reviews.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally appreciate that the game requires minimal grinding, making progression feel more accessible and enjoyable.
