Hacker Evolution: Untold

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"Hacker Evolution: Untold" is a single-player hacking simulation game where you play as a hacker seeking to build a global cyber empire. You'll need to crack security systems, improve your own hacking tools, and stay ahead of the authorities. The game features a detailed storyline, open-ended gameplay, and a variety of challenges to test your hacking skills. However, the game's interface and mechanics may be challenging for newcomers.

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Single-Player

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 360 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun hacker-themed puzzle experience that can be enjoyable for those who appreciate command-line gameplay.
It has a decent continuation of the previous installment, appealing to fans of the series with its challenging puzzles and unique gameplay mechanics.
The built-in modding editor allows players to create their own stories, adding to the game's replayability and creativity.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues, making it difficult to enjoy without interruptions.
The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving players confused and unprepared for the challenges ahead, which can lead to frustration.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and overly punishing, with a lack of exploration and a linear progression that detracts from the overall experience.

story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
76%
9%
The story in "Hacker Evolution: Untold" is a prequel that explores the protagonist's transformation into a recluse, but many players find it lacking depth and coherence, with a narrative that feels abruptly concluded. While the integration of terminal commands and the exploration aspect are praised, the overall storyline is considered short and underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more context and resolution. Despite some creative elements, the game struggles with pacing and mission design, leading to a mixed reception regarding its storytelling.
- “The plot is the prequel to Hacker Evolution, showing how you came to be a reclusive person on an island.”
- “This game has a good story and I love the integration of terminal commands.”
- “That said, progressing through the level and finding out what to do is mostly interesting, and the 'exploration' involved actually makes you feel like you are 'unwrapping' what happened, and helps tell the story and get the plot forward.”
- “The creativity in Hacker Evolution: Untold is more well developed compared to the original Hacker Evolution, and the storyline is okay, to a point - then the storyline just gets dropped on the floor, and the game ends.”
- “The intro of the story lacks a bit of depth and background, but you get the idea.”
- “It's really a pity, I mean it wouldn't hurt to write some more lines of text and close the story properly...”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
77%
10%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as a linear and frustrating experience plagued by unintuitive mechanics and complicated visuals that detract from the overall enjoyment. Others appreciate the engaging puzzles and improved mechanics in "Hacker Evolution – Untold," noting that it offers many hours of gameplay, especially with the option to create custom levels. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly depending on individual preferences and expectations.
- “Essentially, the gameplay is that of a slow-paced puzzler where in each level you have to figure out the best way to complete the objectives (gain access to computers/systems, steal files/money, upload viruses/trojans, etc.) by taking down security measures (passwords, encryption) in various nodes/computers on that screen, and also finding hidden ones.”
- “Nice puzzles, excellent tutorial, and awesome game mechanics.”
- “Many hours of gameplay (endless if you decide to create your own levels).”
- “Garbage linear 'hacking' game with terrible gameplay.”
- “If you must play through it, be prepared for unintuitive mechanics, a useless tutorial, and overly complicated visuals, which, while they make for great screenshots, only get in the way during gameplay.”
- “Do you like starting over one hour of waiting gameplay because you misclicked a dot?”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the electro/dance soundtrack as fitting and relaxing, while others find it bland, repetitive, and less engaging compared to the original game. Technical issues with MP3 playback have been noted, although OGG music is reported to be stable. Overall, while the atmosphere is enhanced by the music, many players wish for a more diverse and contemporary selection.
- “The best point for this game is the soundtrack, very electro/dance but very fitting.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The hacker interface is pretty cool; I like to play puzzle games with some good music in the background like some drum and bass.”
- “The music in Untold is not nearly as amusing and entertaining to listen to during play as in the original game.”
- “The songs selected are bland, uninspired, and repetitive in comparison.”
- “Although the atmosphere is right (the music, though not brilliant, helps), the presentation is limited and repetitive; there's not much to see.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The game's graphics are generally considered mediocre, with a fixed resolution and limited options that may hinder display for some players. While some users appreciate the atmosphere and find the visuals engaging in screenshots, others criticize the overly complicated and static graphics that detract from gameplay. Overall, the graphics are described as simple and lacking depth, with a mix of opinions on their effectiveness in enhancing the gaming experience.
- “It has cool graphics though they bring you into the game well.”
- “For the graphics, they're simple: a map, a console, your config, and messages.”
- “The game has okay graphics, but is mainly controlled with a terminal/console.”
- “Existential problems aside, the game has fixed resolution and mediocre graphics at best, and no proper font scaling either, so there's a pretty good chance for the average gamer that this won't even display right.”
- “There is one graphics option.”
- “For the graphics, they're simple: a map, a console, your config and messages.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is crucial, as performance issues in earlier levels can negatively impact the difficulty of later stages, making it essential for players to manage their strategies effectively throughout. Overall, it is recognized as a well-designed puzzle and optimization game.
- “A nice puzzle/optimization game.”
- “A nice puzzle/optimization game.”
- “The fact that this carries over from level to level means that poor performance in the beginning of the game can make later levels more difficult.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often describing it as a long and unrealistic process that detracts from the overall experience, resulting in low ratings.
- “4/10 - tedious, frustrating, and mediocre”
- “Do you like entering long, tedious, and unrealistic arcane commands?”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is generally considered acceptable, with interesting missions and enjoyable elements like finding hidden servers, though it suffers from limited visuals and repetitive presentation. While the music contributes positively, the overall experience is hindered by its brevity and lack of variety.
- “The atmosphere is engaging, with interesting missions and the thrill of finding hidden servers, even if the game is a bit short.”
- “The atmosphere is well-crafted, with music that enhances the experience, despite the limited and repetitive presentation.”
- “Although the atmosphere is right (the music, though not brilliant, helps), the presentation is limited and repetitive; there's not much to see.”
- “The game lacks visuals, but the atmosphere is okay. The missions are interesting, and finding the hidden servers is fun, but the game is way too short.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its amusing bugs, which add an unexpected and entertaining element to the gameplay experience. Players find these glitches to be a source of laughter, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The game is filled with hilarious bugs that add an unexpected layer of humor to the experience.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the funny bugs that pop up during gameplay.”

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16h Median play time

16h Average play time

16-16h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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