Hacker Evolution Duality
- August 15, 2011
- exosyphen studios
Get on Steam"Hacker Evolution Duality" is a first-person hacking simulation game where players assume the role of a hacker seeking to dominate the global cyberworld. Players must solve puzzles, breach networks, and manage resources to infiltrate systems and evade cybersecurity. The game offers a rich narrative, skill progression, and open-ended missions, delivering a unique and immersive hacking experience.
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Reviews
- The game features a cool concept with a nostalgic nod to classic hacking games like 'Uplink'.
- Some players appreciate the new GUI interfaces and the fast-paced nature of the missions.
- The visuals and music are noted to be appealing, adding a stylish touch to the gameplay.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, often reducing hacking to simple minigames and clicking tasks.
- Many players find the game frustratingly difficult, with a steep learning curve and unresponsive controls.
- The game is plagued by bugs and lacks proper support, making it unplayable for some users, especially on Linux.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with players feeling that the missions do not provide a sense of accomplishment. Many reviewers noted that the transition from the original Uplink series to a more GUI-driven approach has stripped away the compelling narrative elements, resulting in a boring and repetitive experience. Additionally, technical issues have hindered players' ability to follow the story, further diminishing their overall enjoyment.
“At least with Uplink, I saw the beginnings of a story in the background.”
“I gave this game a couple of tries since I loved the old Uplink series with accepting missions and fulfilling them to upgrade your hardware and become a fearful hacker, which in turn allows you to take down rival hackers with newly bought scripts.”
“The game has potential, but the key features, overview, hacking puzzles, and story depth all fail horribly.”
“Single mission scenarios never left me feeling like I had accomplished anything.”
“The game has potential, but the key features, overview, hacking (puzzles), and story depth all fail horribly.”
“Boring story as usual.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it linear, boring, and reminiscent of low-quality flash games. Players have criticized the mechanics as frustrating and poorly designed, often leading to a lack of progression and enjoyment. While the game features a unique mechanic and impressive presentation, the overall experience is marred by repetitive tasks and arbitrary challenges that detract from the fun.
“On the good side, it features a gameplay mechanic that is fairly unique in addition to a handsome interface and an above average techno soundtrack.”
“While it has an excellent presentation, the gameplay itself is nothing more than pushing a button at the right time; an uninteresting race against the clock that you need to repeat dozens of times in each mission.”
“Lenghier gameplay may have justified its standard price.”
“Sadly, the gameplay is downright awful.”
“Basically the same level of gameplay as a free flash game.”
“Not only that, but the gameplay is boring, and a lot of the tools at your disposal are arbitrarily difficult to use, and the time limit placed on you just makes things stressful and not fun when the tools take almost as long or longer than the time allotted to you.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players frustrated by outdated screen resolutions and bugs that hinder gameplay, such as disappearing HUD buttons. However, others appreciate the clean and simple visuals, noting that the overall aesthetic is enjoyable despite technical issues.
“The visuals are clean and simple, and I quite like them.”
“Lovely new visuals and music.”
“Graphics are locked at a decade-old screen resolution, which adds frustration to such repetitive tasks.”
“I quit the game during the second mission, since there was some kind of graphics bug in it, so I couldn't see the buttons I needed to press.”
“Even the vsync bug, which makes the HUD buttons disappear after each match, is an issue because the game has no graphics options, and you have to mess with your own video card to play the game.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unappealing and not matching their personal tastes, while others appreciate the techno soundtrack and its integration with the game's visuals and unique gameplay mechanics. Overall, it is considered acceptable but not universally praised.
“Lovely new visuals and music.”
“On the good side, it features a gameplay mechanic that is fairly unique in addition to a handsome interface and an above average techno soundtrack.”
“If you turn off the music, you see how boring this is.”
“The music itself doesn't match my style; it's some electronic stuff. Tastes vary greatly between people, so I can't rate it, but it's acceptable enough.”
“On the good side, it features a gameplay mechanic that is fairly unique in addition to a handsome interface and an above-average techno soundtrack.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay, including a disappearing main interface. Overall, the game is perceived as both unstable and unengaging.
“It's also buggy as hell (the main interface randomly disappears).”
“Buggy and boring.”
“Buggy and silly.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved by pivotal moments in the game, such as realizing the stakes involved, which can lead to tears and a profound connection to the narrative.
“Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
“The story's depth made me feel a profound connection to the characters, leaving me emotionally drained yet fulfilled.”
“I found myself reflecting on my own life choices as the game unfolded, which is a testament to its emotional impact.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be limited, with some expressing that while the gameplay is enjoyable, it lacks the incentive to play repeatedly.
