hack_me
- January 5, 2017
- Eugene Radaev
- 57h median play time
Get on Steam"hack\_me is a single-player simulation game that allows you to hack into servers of big companies using real hacking methods such as cmd, bruteforce, and SQL-injectors. With references to Mr. Robot and other films, the game provides a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience that takes about 57 hours to complete. The game features pleasant music, graphics, and a partner named Elena to create an enjoyable atmosphere."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a unique experience that can evoke feelings of hope and joy, especially during tough times.
- It's simple and not too easy or hard, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
- The hint system is helpful for players who may get stuck, allowing for some guidance throughout the game.
- The game is filled with bugs and technical issues, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- The gameplay is linear and repetitive, lacking depth and engagement, which can lead to boredom.
- The translation and grammar issues detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to understand instructions and progress.
- story115 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as simplistic, poorly executed, and lacking logical coherence. Critics highlight the absence of engaging plot twists and the reliance on tedious tasks, leading to a disjointed experience that fails to captivate. While some users found potential in the game's concepts, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed in storytelling and mission design.
“Nice game, cool content and fun story by the way.”
“The plot and pacing are good.”
“+ decent story (despite being short)”
“It’s a very simple story with no interesting twists delivered in the most boring way possible by text appearing on screen.”
“The story is non-existent and very often there is no logical connection between the things you actually have to do.”
“The story was very simple, and often didn't make any sense.”
- gameplay41 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for being simplistic and linear, resembling a visual novel with minimal interactive mechanics, primarily involving repetitive tasks and keyword inputs. Many players found it boring and lacking depth, with gameplay lasting only one to two hours, leading to disappointment given its price. Additionally, technical issues and a lack of engaging content further detracted from the overall experience.
“They get points for realism, but lose them all in gameplay that gets stale quick.”
“Whether you enjoy the game or not is based upon how much you bought it for and how your own personality corresponds with the content and gameplay, if that makes sense.”
“Other than that, there’s no gameplay, just a to-do list.”
“It just seemed too damn unrealistic and boring, and the gameplay was outright nonexistent.”
“The gameplay started out hopeful, but ended up being boring and disappointing.”
- music36 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive, annoying, and excessively loud, often leading to frustration due to the lack of audio settings to adjust or mute it. While some players appreciated the music initially, it quickly became tiresome, and technical issues such as overlapping tracks further detracted from the experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding volume controls and the option to use custom music.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music was perhaps the strongest point of the game, even if it's the same track, but well, I enjoyed it.”
“His sequel learned a lot from the first one, adding the option to copy important messages and hear a cool small soundtrack in-game.”
“The music is absolutely a dreadful choice from the developer and I can only assume it was chosen because it was free.”
“One cheesy soundtrack looped, which is also deafeningly loud as there is no settings menu to turn it down.”
“Not to mention how the music playback is bugged if you return to the main menu and pick a different chapter or start a new game; the music might be played twice at the same time (I almost got a headache from that).”
- stability26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it difficult to play and often unfinishable. Users report issues such as unresponsive keys, crashes, and a confusing interface, leading to a frustrating experience overall. Stability is a significant concern, with many recommending not to invest more than a minimal amount due to these persistent problems.
“Totally buggy; the in-game keyboard is a mess, and you cannot finish the game because the Wi-Fi password in chapter 4 is always wrong.”
“Why does the game crash so often? There are so many glitches that it's impossible to play when the game crashes.”
“To start off, the game is very buggy; many times keys would not register as being pressed.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with many users finding them unpleasing and lacking in detail. While some acknowledge that the visuals are not the primary focus of a hacking game, the absence of customizable graphics settings and the overall aesthetic have drawn criticism. Additionally, the game's visual presentation is described as simplistic, resembling a virtualized window environment.
“While the graphics aren't bad, you're just in a virtualized windows.”
“No one is expecting fancy graphics in such a title; a hacking game should be, by default, about something else.”
“Graphics need to exist.”
“The game's visuals don't look pleasing to the eye; the translation to English has a lot of holes and doesn't really make sense (so much so that I can't understand what I'm supposed to be doing). You can't drag windows around, and I couldn't finish the first chapter, so I skipped to the second, but I couldn't understand that one either.”
“Graphics are bad, awful story, bad scripted missions.”
“It is also missing any option for changing graphics settings.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, despite noting that it doesn't fit neatly into the 'simulation' genre. The comedic elements are complemented by a good story and helpful instructions, making the experience entertaining overall.
“Well, I gotta say, I bought it for around 3 euros. It's funny and fine to play, though your top right corner instructs you all the time. Nice and good story, only I'm wondering how it ends. It has around 3 chapters, and after that, it stops. Chapter 3, level 4—anyone who knows how to surpass it?”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is generally lacking, with many users reporting performance issues that hinder the overall experience. Players have expressed frustration over frame rate drops and inconsistent performance across different hardware setups. Overall, the optimization appears to be a significant area needing improvement.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized as a playful and immersive environment that allows players to envision themselves as the unnamed protagonist from a popular hacking-themed TV show, fostering a sense of imaginative engagement without any real-world consequences.
“It's a neat, pretend, no-harm, no-foul atmosphere where you can imagine you are the unnamed protagonist from a popular hacker TV show.”
“It's a neat pretend, no-harm no-foul atmosphere where you can imagine you are the 'unnamed protagonist' from a popular hacker TV show.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the repetitive and monotonous task of typing out net addresses. This element detracts from the overall enjoyment and flow of the gameplay experience.
“The grinding feels like tedious typing throughout endless net addresses.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like I'm just typing out net addresses over and over.”
“Grinding in this game is nothing but a tedious cycle of typing net addresses endlessly.”
