hack_me 2
- March 11, 2017
- EasyWays Team
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"hack\_me 2" is a first-person puzzle game that simulates cybersecurity challenges. Players must navigate virtual networks, decrypt data, and exploit vulnerabilities to solve intricate puzzles. This immersive game provides a unique blend of learning and entertainment, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced cybersecurity enthusiasts. Please note that the Easy Way Steam key used in this description pertains to the game with the Steam ID 602890, released in 2017.
Reviews
- The game offers challenging puzzles that encourage players to think like a hacker.
- It provides a unique atmosphere and experience, reminiscent of hacking culture, which some players find enjoyable.
- The developers have made improvements over the first game, adding features like custom music and backgrounds.
- The game is riddled with bugs, causing frequent crashes and mission failures that hinder progress.
- The English translation is poor, making it difficult to understand instructions and gameplay mechanics.
- Many players find the game too short and lacking in content, with some missions being unplayable due to broken links.
- story33 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as lacking depth and coherence, with many players expressing confusion about its overall narrative. While some found the initial missions enjoyable and the hacking elements engaging, numerous bugs and glitches severely hindered gameplay, leading to frustration and mission failures. Overall, the story feels underdeveloped and is overshadowed by technical issues that detract from the experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Nice little story, little mistakes somewhere around the game, but as a whole it's a great game.”
“Nice little game for what it is, the story is fun to play and the hacking segments are cool too.”
“It's like if the Mr. Robot show had a game... except that this doesn't have effort and is just bad. The English translation is horrible, there were a few bugs that I noticed (one even forced me to restart a mission), and the game is just too short.”
“At the end, I don't get what the story is about.”
“Overall, not a bad game; I personally enjoyed it but found it to be very short. I wished there was more to the story.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the ability to customize their own music and backgrounds, while others have encountered bugs that hinder the music player functionality. While the soundtrack is described as decent, technical issues and a lack of reliable playback have detracted from the overall experience for some users.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“This second part features a few improvements over the first one with visual improvements, letting you copy and paste and add custom music and backgrounds.”
“You can choose your own background and have a music player.”
“It may look nice or have an okay soundtrack, but it is bad because of the bugs.”
“Everything is bad: tutorial, translation, music player, main window that allows me to click incidentally on my real desktop.”
“I also couldn't get the music to play, but it wasn't too important for me.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players finding the quality inadequate and unsatisfactory, while others appreciate the beautiful visuals and the authentic desktop aesthetic. Overall, the graphical presentation may not meet the expectations of all players, particularly those seeking higher quality visuals.
“Is a very interesting game with beautiful graphics.”
“On the one hand, I absolutely love 'hacking' games that try and create an authentic experience, and I enjoy the desktop aesthetic of this game... to an extent.”
“The graphics quality of the game may not be satisfactory enough for some players.”
“The difficulty level and graphics quality may be a problem for some.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback regarding its stability, with users reporting numerous bugs, missing content, and overall poor functionality. Many reviewers advise against purchasing it due to these persistent issues.
“It's a buggy mess; half of the content is nonexistent (webpages are just blank).”
“Don't buy this - the game is totally buggy and does not work at all.”
“Buggy mess; to be honest, I expected more.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its realistic portrayal of hacking, creating an immersive experience for players. However, while the setting is praised for its cool vibe, the presence of numerous bugs detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The game strives to provide a realistic hacker experience, which enhances the atmosphere.”
“Cool atmosphere and setting, creating an engaging environment for players.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to a subpar performance and a multitude of bugs that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is poorly optimized and riddled with bugs.”
“Performance issues make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“Frequent frame drops and crashes indicate a lack of proper optimization.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is reported to be frustrating, with players experiencing difficulty progressing after a short amount of time, leading to a reliance on external forums for assistance.
“I'm now roughly $5 poorer, stuck after 15 minutes of reading forums and 6 minutes of gameplay, at the 4th out of 5 (or so I've heard) missions available.”
