- March 10, 2019
- binarynonsense
- 6h median play time
High Entropy: Challenges
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About
"High Entropy: Challenges" is a free action-adventure FPS game featuring 15 levels and multiple endings. Players can use computers via GUIs or command line interface to unlock doors, hack systems, and neutralize enemies. The game offers multiple paths to complete levels and encourages exploration and creative problem-solving. Manuals and guides are placed throughout the game to help players understand the command line interface and hidden secrets.







- The game offers a fun and engaging puzzle experience, reminiscent of classic immersive sims like Portal and Prey.
- The command line hacking mechanic is innovative and adds a unique layer of challenge to the gameplay.
- It's free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience while providing hours of entertainment.
- The lack of a save system can be frustrating, especially in longer levels where players may lose significant progress.
- Some puzzles can feel overly difficult or tedious, particularly the lockpicking mechanic and certain command line tasks.
- The game could benefit from more polish in terms of movement mechanics and enemy AI behavior.
- gameplay92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics, particularly the hacking and puzzle-solving elements, which provide a satisfying and engaging experience. While some players find certain mechanics, like lockpicking and parkour, frustrating or buggy, the overall level design and variety of challenges keep the gameplay interesting and enjoyable. Many reviewers express a desire for more content and expansion of the game's concepts, highlighting its potential as a polished full game.
“With its incredible level design and unique ideas, High Entropy: Challenges gives multiple ways to solve each level, whether it be killing bots, sneaking past them, or even taking a moment to appreciate its fresh take on the hacking mechanic.”
“The gameplay is sufficiently detailed to be the sole driving force for this kind of game; doubly considering the fact that this is more of a test run than the actual finished game.”
“From the moment you start playing, you'll be hooked by the game's intricate puzzles and exciting gameplay mechanics.”
“As if the jump is not as effective and the ledge grabbing mechanic occasionally goes haywire and forgets it actually needs to function.”
“The lock pick mechanic still is frustrating, but other than that the game is good.”
“The computer mechanics feel a bit... shallow.”