Hack Grid

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Hack Grid is a puzzle game & love letter to DOS gaming. Only one piece must remain on the board. Each type of piece has its own set of rules. Retro Sound Blaster 16 style audio will accompany you throughout the game. Hack the Grid!

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Hack Grid features a simple yet engaging mechanic that leads to complex puzzles, keeping players hooked and challenged.
The game has a charming retro aesthetic and runs smoothly on multiple platforms, enhancing the nostalgic experience.
With over 100 well-designed levels and incremental difficulty, players can enjoy a satisfying challenge that encourages strategic thinking.

The soundtrack can be distracting or annoying for some players, leading to the need to mute it for a better experience.
There is no option to undo multiple moves, which can be frustrating during challenging puzzles.
The CRT effect may make text hard to read for some players, although it can be disabled in the settings.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
79%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple mechanic that evolves into complex challenges, maintaining player engagement through the introduction of new mechanics every ten levels. The puzzles are well-balanced in difficulty, with clear instructions that help players adapt without feeling overwhelmed. While the game is relatively short, it offers a satisfying exploration of its mechanics, making it an enjoyable experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- “Every ten levels a new mechanic is added, forcing you to adapt and keeping it fresh.”
- “When most pieces are changing their color each time you move a piece, it can get harder to wrap your head around multiple different color changing gameplay mechanics while predicting what the grid will look like multiple moves into the future.”
- “The levels themselves are good in that the difficulty grows at a steady rate, so you're not suddenly stuck, and the instructions are clear when new elements of gameplay are introduced.”
- “The additional firewall levels introduced new mechanics, such as vertical-only and horizontal-only movement.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The music in the game is described as fitting the retro aesthetic, reminiscent of old-school soundtracks, but it often proves to be stressful and distracting for players. Many users opted to mute the soundtrack in favor of their own music to enhance their gaming experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic value, others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Playing hack grid late at night in bed with the sound blaster-esque soundtrack drawing me in, I felt like I was finally playing a satisfying hacking minigame, and all that juicy mainframe data was about to be mine!”
- “It really reminds me of my childhood back in the days: the graphics and the music were only like this... and we were playing for hours!”
- “The DOS style is fun in both visuals and audio, with a very simple but thematically suited soundtrack.”
- “Unfortunately, I found the music somewhat annoying, and had to mute it to keep playing and enjoy the experience.”
- “Though the music is meant to fit in with the retro style theme, personally I found it takes away from the game.”
- “One thing that I found a bit distracting was the music, although I can appreciate the DOS aesthetics with Sound Blaster - but I like to do puzzle work with not much distractions.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The graphics of the game are praised for their minimalistic yet appealing design, evoking nostalgia for classic DOS aesthetics. Players appreciate the visual style, enhanced by options like CRT filters, and find it complements the gameplay well, although some note that the accompanying music can be a bit distracting. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's charm and immersive experience.
- “Graphics are minimalistic, very nice, and you can spice them up a little with a CRT filter.”
- “The DOS style is fun in both visuals and audio, with a very simple but thematically suited soundtrack.”
- “Are you nostalgic for DOS aesthetics?”
- “It really reminds me of my childhood back in the days: the graphics and the music were only like this... and we were playing for hours!”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks a narrative component, with players noting that it primarily focuses on gameplay rather than story development. While the main campaign is engaging, it does not offer any storytelling elements.
- “Just beat the main campaign, only to discover that there's 2 additional level sets I still need to tackle, but so far it's a quality puzzler (no story, though).”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, with users reporting a smooth experience and no bugs encountered during gameplay.
- “I didn't encounter any bugs; it runs smoothly.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the game, feeling challenged to the point of inadequacy, which evokes a strong emotional response of self-doubt.

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