HackyZack
- March 28, 2017
- Spaceboy Games
Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.
Get on Steam"HackyZack" is a single-player platformer game with a good soundtrack, where you play as Zack, a regular kid who juggles balls with unique properties through precision-platforming puzzles to reach the goal in each stage. The game features over 100 levels with multiple ways to conquer them, and you can collect 55 unique stickers and unlock eight different characters. Optional challenge levels are available where you race against the clock to destroy targets as fast as possible.
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Reviews
- HackyZack offers a unique and challenging gameplay experience that combines platforming with ball manipulation, providing a rewarding sense of accomplishment as players improve their skills.
- The game features tight and intuitive controls, beautiful pixel art, and an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- With a well-designed difficulty curve and various modes to explore, HackyZack keeps players engaged and encourages them to master its mechanics.
- The controls can be difficult to master, especially for players not accustomed to the unique input mechanics required for ball manipulation.
- Some players may find the difficulty spikes in certain levels to be frustrating, particularly in the early stages of the game.
- The game lacks a level select feature from the pause menu, which can be inconvenient for players wanting to revisit specific levels.
- music18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its amazing quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users highlighting its relaxing and chill nature. The soundtrack complements the gameplay beautifully, setting the tone for various worlds and helping to mitigate frustration during challenging moments. Overall, players recommend purchasing the soundtrack alongside the game for its exceptional contribution to the atmosphere.
“The gameplay fits well with Hackyzack's peaceful atmosphere, having both an amazing soundtrack and a beautiful visual style.”
“The music is relaxing, and the concept of the game is simple while the process of reaching goals can be complex but not frustratingly so.”
“Music is wonderful and does a great job at setting the tone for each of the various worlds you'll be playing through.”
“In the meantime, the chill music helps keep me sane after I've failed a level for the twentieth time.”
“The music is relaxing and the concept of the game is simple while the process of reaching goals can be complex but not frustratingly so.”
“And that's okay, because the soundtrack is pretty solid.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Hackyzack is praised for its depth and challenge, offering a rewarding experience as players master mechanics and tricks. While some reviewers note a lack of effective tutorials and occasional unfairness, the overall design is lauded for its tight controls, unique mechanics, and integration with the game's peaceful atmosphere, making it a standout title for fans of 2D platformers. The combination of satisfying gameplay, beautiful visuals, and an engaging soundtrack enhances the overall experience.
“The game gives you responsibility for the ball (and yourself, and the stickers), it properly introduces new mechanics throughout the game, and rewards you after pulling a wagon to find the stickers with fun sarcophaguses to rest in.”
“I highly recommend this game to everyone who loves 2D platformer games or anyone who enjoys challenging gameplay, because this game is very challenging, and the moment when you finally perfect every move to score the goal is one of the most satisfying things you can get out of a video game.”
“The gameplay is super tight and very well thought out.”
“Is it hard? Yes. Does it do a poor job of tutorializing its mechanics? Yup. Is it always fair? Nope. But Hackyzack is also surprisingly deep in a way I would have never expected.”
“The gameplay fits well with Hackyzack's peaceful atmosphere, having both an amazing soundtrack and a beautiful visual style.”
“Pulling off tricks in Hackyzack is so fun and gratifying, and there are so many mechanics and ball types.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of hackyzack is characterized by a peaceful and relaxing vibe, enhanced by an amazing soundtrack and beautiful pixel animations. The game's visual design is elegantly simple, contributing to a "chillout" experience that complements the gameplay.
“The gameplay fits well with Hackyzack's peaceful atmosphere, featuring an amazing soundtrack and a beautiful visual style.”
“The visual design is beautifully simple, with lovely pixel animations and a 'chillout' kind of atmosphere.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is engaging enough to motivate players to master the mechanics, as evidenced by one user's experience of overcoming challenges and completing it with a variety of stickers.
“After watching countless sticker runs on YouTube and experiencing numerous deaths, I finally picked up the move set and completed the story with most of the stickers.”
“The story is incredibly engaging, with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.”
“I was deeply invested in the characters and their journeys, making the story one of the highlights of the game.”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
“The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real emotional impact.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their artistic quality, complementing the game's overall aesthetic alongside its music.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, bringing the world to life in vibrant detail.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, creating an immersive experience.”
