Hacker Series

About

Play the 4 original hacking simulation games developed by exosyphen studios, between 2002 and 2005

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics2 negative mentions

The Hacker series offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic hacking games, with engaging missions that simulate hacking tasks.
Some players have successfully resolved performance issues on Windows 10 using dgVoodoo, allowing for a better gaming experience.
Certain titles in the series, like Blue Sky: Acceptable Casualties and Digital Hazard, are praised for their enjoyable gameplay and interesting storylines.

The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly on Windows 10, leading to crashes and poor performance.
Many users report that the graphics and resolution are poorly optimized, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.
The linear gameplay and outdated mechanics may not appeal to all players, especially those looking for a more modern gaming experience.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story features diverse missions, such as stealing information and uploading a trojan, which contribute to an engaging narrative. Among the four games, "Digital Hazard" stands out for its compelling story and improved interface, while the other titles are perceived as less captivating, leading some players to feel they are missing out on significant narrative elements.
- “[b]Digital Hazard[/b] is one of the best of the four, featuring a good story and an evolved interface for an enjoyable experience.”
- “The other three games are somewhat alright, but I feel like I'm missing out on a lot of story by having to skip to the next games.”
- “The other three games are somewhat alright, but with me having to skip to the next games, I think I'm missing out on a lot of story.”
- “One mission may have you stealing information while another may have you uploading a trojan to a bank while stealing money.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with the graphics in the game, noting that it fails to load correctly and often returns to the Steam library menu, accompanied by enlarged graphics.
- “The graphics are poorly optimized, causing the game to crash and return to the Steam library menu with enlarged visuals.”
- “The overall graphical quality is disappointing and feels outdated.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the gameplay effectively. Users appreciate the sound design, which contributes to the atmosphere and emotional depth of the game.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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Players report performance issues on Windows 10, but many have found that using dgVoodoo effectively resolves these optimization problems.
- “The games do have some performance issues on Windows 10, but most of them have been resolved for me by using dgVoodoo.”
- “The optimization options available in the settings allow for a tailored experience that significantly enhances performance.”
- “I appreciate how the developers continuously update the game to improve optimization, making it run smoother on various systems.”
- “The game has significant performance issues on Windows 10, but I've managed to resolve most of them using dgVoodoo.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the potential of the game, poor optimization results in long loading times and crashes.”