Hacker's Beat
- September 25, 2015
- TEAM TANDS PLUS
Get on Steam"Hacker's Beat" is a rhythm-based hacking simulation game where players assume the role of a hacker and use their skills to infiltrate systems set to music beauty. The game features various levels of increasing difficulty, requiring players to time their actions with the beat of the music. With multiple game modes, players can test their skills in different scenarios and become a legendary hacker.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique concept of using the entire keyboard as a controller, allowing for a fun and engaging rhythm experience.
- Custom song tracks feature is a great addition, enabling players to create their own charts for their favorite songs.
- The music is enjoyable and the graphics have a distinct style that some players find appealing.
- The tutorial does not adequately prepare players for the difficulty of the songs, leading to overwhelming experiences.
- Long loading times and unskippable HUD intros before each song can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- The controls are imprecise and can lead to frustration, as the game often requires vague button mashing rather than specific inputs.
- music31 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and the ability to create custom tracks, while others criticize the lack of song variety and difficulty organization. Players appreciate the unique gameplay mechanics but express frustration over timing cues and long loading times before songs. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, the execution and gameplay experience leave some players wanting more.
“The music in this game is great and the ability to make your own charts is great too.”
“The music is phenomenal!”
“Definitely a fun game in there though, music is good and presentation is slick.”
“The tutorial does its job to warm you up, but then the songs aren't organized in difficulty, and most are way more overwhelming than anything the tutorial has prepared you for.”
“My biggest gripe is that the notes don't actually seem to 'want' you to press them in time with the music properly, or at least it was difficult to figure out because there was no obvious cue.”
“I'm not a huge fan of the execution; the gimmick of button spamming wears off quickly, and on some songs, it can be frustrating when it registers something on the near opposite side of the keyboard against a single note that is happening simultaneously, giving you a bad rating.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as decent but lacking depth, with some players feeling that it doesn't fully meet expectations despite its unique mechanics and enjoyable music. While the graphics and visual style are praised, there are suggestions that the core gameplay could benefit from additional features or improvements. Recent updates, including new songs and an edit mode, have added some excitement to the experience.
“From watching the gameplay videos of this game, it got me pretty hyped.”
“The gameplay style is unique (hitting different sections of the keyboard, any key in that section will trigger the note), the music is pretty good, and they just updated with 3 new songs and an edit mode to make your own note tracks.”
“The core gameplay is alright; I've certainly had some fun playing some of the charts.”
“For the gameplay, well like I said, it's alright.”
“The gameplay style is unique (hitting different sections of the keyboard, any key in that section will trigger the note), but it feels a bit unrefined.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, with a stylized aesthetic reminiscent of wireframe 3D animations from the movie "Hackers." However, some users feel that the visual style does not align well with the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are really nice and the gameplay is fine.”
“In this game, there's nothing like hacking at all; the graphics are stylized like wireframe 3D animation garbage from the movie 'Hackers'.”
