hack_me 2

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

44%

Audience ScoreBased on 234 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game has improved features compared to the first installment, such as the ability to change wallpapers and play custom music.
It offers a somewhat realistic hacking experience with various commands and tools, making it enjoyable for those interested in coding.
The game is a good option for casual players looking for a chill experience, despite its flaws.

The game is riddled with bugs that can make it unplayable, often requiring restarts or reloads to progress.
The English translation is poor, leading to confusion and difficulty in understanding the game's mechanics and objectives.
The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many players finding it too short and unsatisfying.

story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
85%
10%
The game's story is criticized for being shallow and poorly executed, with many players expressing confusion about the plot and its progression. Numerous bugs and glitches hinder gameplay, often forcing players to restart missions or the game entirely, which detracts from any potential narrative engagement. Overall, the story lacks depth and coherence, leaving players dissatisfied and frustrated.
- “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 game for what it is, the story is fun to play and the hacking segments are cool too.”
- “Over all not bad game I personally enjoyed the game but found it to be very short, wished there was more to the story.”
- “The game is not that bad at first glance but it's full of bugs and sometimes I had to restart multiple times to pass a single mission, and it would raise a lot of errors. Sometimes even restarting wouldn't work and I had to close the game completely and open it again.”
- “Still riddled with typos, dull gameplay, and a repetitive storyline which forces you to do the same three activities over and over again.”
- “The storyline is just kind of... there... not that much depth.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the ability to import their own music and customize backgrounds, enhancing personalization and enjoyment. However, many users criticize the stock soundtrack as subpar and report technical issues when trying to add their own music, leading to crashes and errors. Overall, while the concept of a customizable music player is appealing, execution flaws detract from the experience.
- “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.”
- “Also, with the music and backgrounds, you can import your own music and pictures into the game and use them within it, which makes the game more personalized and fun.”
- “You can add your own custom music and wallpapers, which net you two separate achievements.”
- “Everything is bad: tutorial, translation, music player, main window that allows me to click incidentally on my real desktop.”
- “The game says you can add your own music and wallpapers, but if I try to open my music, it either gives me an error or the game crashes, and the whole adding wallpapers thing just doesn't work (unless you have to use an image with the game's exact resolution, but if you do, it never tells you).”
- “This game is awful, it's trying to be cool like a music player and changeable background, but the game itself is terrible. You can't understand what you need to do, and if you're doing something wrong, you will not know that and will need to restart. Just garbage.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and broken mechanics that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users describe it as a "buggy mess," with some stating that it is unplayable due to these persistent problems. While some improvements have been noted in the sequel, Hack_me 2, it still suffers from similar stability issues, leaving players frustrated and disappointed.
- “It's a buggy mess; half of the content is nonexistent (webpages are just blank ones).”
- “I would really love to play more of it, but there are so many glitches that it makes it unplayable, which really sucks.”
- “This game is broken, buggy, and just bad!”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
53%
29%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics, lack of intuitive design, and numerous bugs that significantly hinder the experience. Many players feel that the game relies too heavily on a tutorial to guide them through, making it feel unplayable without it. Overall, the gameplay is described as limited, frustrating, and lacking in originality, leading to a disappointing experience for most users.
- “Gameplay is clearer and there are fewer moments of smashing your head on the keyboard.”
- “I love to see improvements in games that make the gameplay smoother and easier to use, along with making it more fun overall.”
- “But the gameplay, on the other hand, made the game great.”
- “I really don't like the mechanics, and it's in need of a tutorial.”
- “It was fun, but has many bugs that do affect the gameplay heavily.”
- “Game is ridden with game-breaking bugs, awful mechanics, and no originality.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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30%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing dissatisfaction due to their outdated quality reminiscent of early 2000s PC designs. While some appreciate the simple and clear aesthetic, others criticize the lack of detail and the reliance on 2D text-based graphics, leading to an overall low rating of around 3.5/10.
- “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 and animations stay simple and clear, where the programs all have that old design of a PC from the 2000s.”
- “However, the difficulty level and graphics quality may be a problem for some.”
- “I know it's 2D text-based graphics, but even that was horrible; they could have done the desktop icons better.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its realistic portrayal of hacking, creating an engaging setting for players. However, the experience is marred by numerous bugs, which detracts from the overall immersion.
- “The game strives to provide a realistic hacker experience, which enhances the atmosphere.”
- “Cool atmosphere and setting, creating an engaging environment.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and overall poor performance.
- “The game is poorly optimized and riddled with bugs.”
- “This game is very poorly optimized.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for having no replay value, indicating that players do not find incentives to revisit it after completing it.
- “There is no replay value.”
- “The game lacks any incentive to play again.”
- “Once you finish it, there's really nothing left to do.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing "we made some changes" demo at the beginning, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “The 'we made some changes' demo at the beginning is a hilarious addition.”
- “The humor in the dialogue kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game uses witty puns and clever jokes to keep the mood light.”