Hacker.exe

About

Hacker.exe is a single player survival real-time strategy game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by LinkUp Games and was released on September 14, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

"Hacker.exe" is a Survival Horror/Strategy/Simulation game where you play as a hacker, solving puzzles and using tower defense strategies to avoid getting caught by the NCD, an organization dedicated to protecting its interests. The game features a unique mystery and horror elements, with quick time events and a focus on exploration and hacking. The developer has improved the tutorial for better fluidity and understanding, and optimized the graphics to fit your screen resolution.

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Single-Player

+10

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a cool concept and an interesting storyline that appeals to fans of hacking games.
The developer is responsive to player feedback and is actively working on fixing bugs and improving the game.
Some players find the hacking mini-games engaging and reminiscent of tower defense and rhythm games.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with clicking, controls, and progress not being saved properly.
The controls are unintuitive and inconsistent, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Many players report that the game feels unpolished and lacks sufficient tutorials, making it difficult to understand how to progress.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story concept is intriguing, but players report significant issues with execution, including poor controls and a lack of clear guidance, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Many users found themselves stuck on missions due to unclear objectives and unresponsive mechanics, which detracted from the overall narrative flow. However, some players appreciated the storyline and expressed hope for future improvements and additional content.
- “And if the story is made longer, and more content is added, it'd be perfect.”
- “I really like this game; it is one of the better hacking games on Steam at the moment. The storyline is really good, and I will be trying to complete the game soon. On another plus side, the dev is really nice and very responsive to any changes you might suggest and to fix any bugs you might find.”
- “This was fine, and a neat enough story beat, but it meant a game over for me.”
- “The idea is cool, but the game was poorly made. The controls are weird, and there are almost no explanations. You can get stuck on a single mission because they expect you to do something that you didn't know was possible.”
- “The first three missions were more than enough to 'break me', as it is horribly unpolished.”
- “The third mission is where the pieces fell apart even more than the first two missions; the game just wouldn't let me pass.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted that the graphics suffer from misalignment issues, where interactive elements like keyword text and buttons do not correspond correctly to their visual representations on the screen.
- “Unfortunately, the 'hot spots' on the screen do not match the graphics below, such as keyword text, buttons, etc.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the overall visual experience disappointing.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, citing frequent glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay and make it difficult to progress.
- “It always glitches.”
- “I won't hacknet easily, but this is too buggy to win.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience, though some users have noted minor interface issues that can affect navigation.
- “I liked the music and the interface, although it sometimes seemed as though I had to click a little off-center to select the option I intended within the game's 'computer.'”