Hacker Evolution: Untold
- September 14, 2010
- exosyphen studios
- 16h median play time
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and challenging puzzle experience that appeals to fans of hacking and command-line interfaces.
- It features a good storyline and allows for creativity through a built-in modding editor, enhancing replayability.
- Players appreciate the immersive atmosphere and the strategic elements involved in managing resources and trace levels.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players find the tutorial and instructions confusing, leading to a steep learning curve and potential frustration.
- The ending is abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving players feeling like the game lacks closure and depth.
- story29 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story in "Hacker Evolution: Untold" is generally seen as a prequel that offers a relatable narrative, but it suffers from a lack of depth and a rushed conclusion, leaving players wanting more. While the integration of terminal commands and exploration adds some intrigue, many reviewers feel the overall plot is underdeveloped and the game is too short, with only a few missions to engage with. Despite its creative potential, the storytelling often feels repetitive and incomplete, detracting from the overall experience.
“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.”
“Not much of a story to this game, but the concept is pretty cool.”
“It's really a pity, I mean it wouldn't hurt to write some more lines of text and close the story properly...”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging puzzles and frustrating mechanics, with some players finding it slow-paced and unintuitive due to complicated visuals and a lackluster tutorial. While it offers a familiar experience to fans of the previous game, the variability in interest and difficulty of the levels can lead to mixed feelings, especially when misclicks result in significant setbacks. Overall, it provides many hours of gameplay, particularly for those interested in creating their own levels.
“The different gameplay stories are variable in interest, more or less original, easy and difficult.”
“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 in that screen, and also finding 'hidden' ones.”
“Nice puzzles, excellent tutorial, and awesome game mechanics.”
“Do you like starting over one hour of waiting gameplay because you misclicked a dot?”
“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.”
“Hacker Evolution – Untold is pretty much the same game as the previous Hacker Evolution but with slightly added gameplay mechanics and a different storyline.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a fitting electro/dance soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere, though some players find it can become repetitive and slightly annoying over time. Technical issues with mp3 playback have been noted, but the ogg format is stable. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, there is a desire for a more contemporary and varied tracklist.
“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.”
“Also, some crashes were experienced with the MP3 music handled by the SDL libraries, which are not yet completely fixed.”
“Though the music in this game is okay, it tends to get a little annoying.”
“Although the atmosphere is right (the music, though not brilliant, helps), the presentation is limited and repetitive; there's not much to see.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally considered simple and functional, primarily featuring a map and console interface, which may detract from the gameplay experience due to unintuitive mechanics. While some players appreciate the atmospheric visuals and find them engaging, others note that the graphics can be overly complicated and take up too much screen space, ultimately leading to a mixed reception. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose but are not a standout feature of the game.
“It has cool graphics, though they immerse you into the game well.”
“There is one graphics option.”
“The game has okay graphics, but is mainly controlled with a terminal/console.”
“For the graphics, they're simple: a map, a console, your config, and messages.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally considered acceptable, with interesting missions and enjoyable elements like finding hidden servers, but it suffers from limited visuals and repetitive presentation. While the music contributes positively, the overall experience is hindered by its short length and lack of variety.
“The atmosphere is captivating, with the music enhancing the overall experience.”
“The missions are interesting, and finding the hidden servers adds a fun layer to the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is immersive, drawing players into the game's world despite some limitations in visuals.”
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express that grinding in the game involves long and tedious tasks, often requiring the input of complex commands, which can feel unrealistic and burdensome.
“Do you enjoy entering long, tedious, and unrealistic arcane commands?”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-received for its engaging puzzle mechanics and effective optimization elements, making it a satisfying experience for players who enjoy strategic challenges.
“A nice puzzle and optimization game.”
“The game offers a great balance of challenge and strategy, making optimization a rewarding experience.”
“I love how the game encourages creative problem-solving through its optimization mechanics.”
