How To Hack In?
- September 18, 2023
- Red Buffalo Interactive
Get on Steam"How To Hack In?" is a real-time hacking simulator that mimics real-life hacking methodology and tools, with no coding knowledge required. The game features dynamically generated networks, NPCs, and missions for a unique experience each time. Hack into devices, manipulate the stock market, and shape the game world with your choices.
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Reviews
- The game offers immersive gameplay with interesting quests and a smooth, beautiful UI.
- It has a lot of potential and is fun to play, especially for those who enjoy hacking simulation games.
- The development team is attentive and responsive to player feedback, frequently releasing updates and bug fixes.
- The game lacks a copy-paste feature, making it tedious to input passwords and commands manually.
- The hacking mechanics can feel simplistic and unbalanced, leading to a lack of challenge and variety in missions.
- There are minor bugs and issues with web browsing and terminal commands that can detract from the overall experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's opening graphics are praised for their beauty, but players feel that this quality does not carry over into the gameplay itself. There is a desire for more realistic graphics throughout the game to enhance the overall experience, despite the overall graphics and audio being well-executed, particularly the user interface.
“Overall, the graphics and audio are well done in the game, with a really nice user interface.”
“The opening graphics are really nice, setting a strong visual tone.”
“It would be good to bring a bit more realistic feel to the game by enhancing the graphics within the game.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game features a limited variety of mission types, which can lead to repetitive gameplay. While it encourages player independence in navigating the narrative, the early access status may result in occasional bugs, though the developers are responsive in addressing these issues.
“Only a couple of mission types, which can get boring fast.”
“The game doesn't hold your hand, and you will need to figure out your own point of access with the information you gather based on the missions that are given.”
“This being in early access, you may come across a bugged mission - but the devs are extremely attentive and get fixes out faster than most.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by immersive elements, such as dynamic police events that increase the risk of getting caught at specific times. However, players have noted significant imbalances in mechanics, particularly with the stock market, which detracts from the overall experience.
“- Immersive gameplay (police events, higher risk of getting caught during certain hours)”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly when it involves manually inputting passwords and IPs into notes, suggesting a desire for more streamlined or automated processes to alleviate the repetitive nature of these tasks.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its quality and contribution to the overall experience.
