Hack or Die!
- September 23, 2021
- Colby Crawford Games
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Get on itch.io StoreSave your best friend Kevin from the evil Block Head! Unique enemy mechanics and huge bosses stand in your way. Keep the ball air-born while you kick your way through sprawling levels. Expanding hacky-sacks primary concept: keep the ball up with your arsenal of crazy kicks... or DIE!THE HACKY-SACK PLATFORMERUNIQUE KICKING MECHANICSKICK JUMP RUN = Simple controls with huge depth. Intuitive button c…
Reviews
- The game features unique and innovative core gameplay mechanics that fundamentally change the nature of platforming.
- Controls are tight, responsive, and easy to learn, allowing for a rewarding skill progression as players master the juggling mechanics.
- There is a decent amount of content with numerous levels, bonus stages, and optional challenges that enhance replayability.
- Boss fights can be frustratingly long due to the ball losing momentum, making them harder to execute than they appear.
- The game lacks a level creator, which could enhance content and player engagement.
- Some players may find the optional challenges excessively difficult, potentially limiting enjoyment for casual gamers.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay features innovative and unique ball juggling mechanics that are easy to learn but require practice to master, offering a fresh experience for platformer enthusiasts. While the mechanics are well-received and open up various gameplay possibilities, some players note a lack of content. Newcomers may need time to adjust to the distinctive controls.
“The ball juggling mechanics are easy to learn but take some time to master.”
“Totally unique and innovative core gameplay mechanics, a huge accomplishment for a modern platformer.”
“It's a great game mechanic that opens up many possibilities for gameplay.”
“At the beginning, the actual gameplay and controls definitely take a few minutes to get comfortable with.”
“The game mechanics are just so unique that new players aren't used to it.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its nostalgic chip tunes and old-school video game style, appealing to fans of the genre. Reviewers consistently rate the soundtrack highly, often giving it a perfect score, and praise its quality and enjoyment factor. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
“Assist mode options are excellent and easy to use, and the soundtrack is another 5 out of 5!”
“If you like chiptunes or old-school video game music, you'll probably really enjoy this game's music.”
“The response to the music has been really great, and every reviewer so far has pointed out how much they liked it.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a fresh and appealing art style that enhances the overall experience. However, players have noted that the mechanics involving boss battles can lead to frustrating gameplay, as the ball's momentum can be inconsistent, affecting the flow of combat. Overall, the visuals are well-received, but gameplay execution can detract from the enjoyment.
“The game has a nice art style that really enhances the overall experience.”
“The graphics are stunning and contribute significantly to the immersive atmosphere of the game.”
“The visual design is fresh and new, making the game visually appealing.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its numerous strategies and approaches for progressing through each level, encouraging players to experiment with different playstyles.
“The game has a lot of replayability, largely because there are so many ways to approach each level.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse strategies and choices available.”
“The variety of character builds and paths ensures that no two runs are ever the same.”
“The game lacks replayability, as once you've completed the levels, there's little incentive to go back.”
“After finishing the game, I found no reason to replay it; the story doesn't change and the challenges feel repetitive.”
“While the game offers multiple paths, the core gameplay remains the same, making it feel less engaging on subsequent playthroughs.”
