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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Play Modes

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

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 180 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and challenging puzzle experience that appeals to fans of command-line interfaces and hacking simulations.
Players appreciate the immersive atmosphere and the sense of accomplishment when solving complex puzzles.
The inclusion of a modding editor allows players to create their own stories, adding replayability and creativity to the game.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues, making it frustrating to play.
Many players find the tutorial inadequate and the gameplay overly punishing, often requiring them to restart from the beginning after making mistakes.
The graphics and presentation are considered outdated, with limited resolution options and a lack of visual appeal.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Hacker Evolution: Untold" is generally viewed as a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its relatable themes and the integration of terminal commands, many criticize it for being too short, lacking depth, and dropping plot threads without resolution. The game offers an interesting premise as a prequel, but the execution leaves players wanting more, with repetitive missions and a lack of proper narrative closure. Overall, the exploration aspect is engaging, but the story's shortcomings detract 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 move the plot forward.”
- “The creativity in 'Hacker Evolution: Untold' is more well developed compared to the original, 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...”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for being linear, unintuitive, and plagued by complicated visuals that hinder the experience. Others appreciate the puzzle elements and the depth of mechanics, noting that it offers a decent challenge and hours of playtime, especially with the ability to create custom levels. Overall, while some find it engaging, many feel it lacks innovation compared to its predecessor.
- “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.”
- “Garbage linear 'hacking' game with terrible gameplay.”
- “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.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the electro/dance soundtrack for its relaxing qualities and fitting atmosphere, while others find it bland, repetitive, and uninspired compared to previous titles. Technical issues with mp3 playback have been noted, although ogg music is reported to be stable. Overall, while the music contributes to the game's ambiance, many players desire a more diverse and engaging 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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally considered mediocre, with fixed resolution and limited options that may hinder display for some players. While some users appreciate the atmosphere and find the visuals engaging, others criticize the overly complicated and unintuitive design that detracts from gameplay. Overall, the graphics are simple and may not meet the expectations of players seeking a visually rich 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.”
- “Most of the screen is taken up by static graphics.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is crucial, as performance issues in earlier levels can negatively impact gameplay in later stages, adding an extra layer of challenge. Overall, it is recognized as a well-designed puzzle and optimization game.
- “A nice puzzle and optimization game.”
- “The game brilliantly combines challenging puzzles with deep optimization mechanics.”
- “I love how the optimization aspect requires strategic thinking and planning.”
- “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.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs and glitches that severely impacted my gameplay experience, making it frustrating to progress.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users 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 a mediocre rating of 4/10.
- “Do you like entering long, tedious, and unrealistic arcane commands?”
- “4/10 - tedious, frustrating, and mediocre”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 feels short and lacking in variety.
- “The atmosphere is captivating, with immersive sound design that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game creates a unique atmosphere that draws you in, making exploration feel rewarding and engaging.”
- “The combination of ambient sounds and music sets a perfect tone, making every moment feel significant.”
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find humor in the game's amusing glitches and bugs, which add an unexpected comedic element to the experience.
- “The game is filled with funny bugs that add an unexpected layer of humor to the experience.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the hilarious glitches that popped up during my playthrough.”
- “The humor in the game, especially from the funny bugs, kept me entertained throughout.”