NITE Team 4

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NITE Team 4 is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Alice & Smith and was released on February 26, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

NITE Team 4 is a hacking-focused game with a cyber warfare theme, where players can upgrade their Stinger OS with CPU, proxy, database, and software upgrades to boost various modules and game mechanics. The game features over 70 missions and operations, with new content and bounties available in the Summer 2019 event, Goliath-7. Upgrades range from common to legendary and can be temporary or permanent, affecting gameplay in open-world, academy, and campaign storyline missions.

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Audience ScoreBased on 962 reviews

story110 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game combines typing commands and full hacking immersion perfectly, making it engaging and fun.
It features a well-designed tutorial that helps players learn the necessary skills without overwhelming them.
The game provides a unique experience by incorporating real-world cybersecurity concepts and tools, making it educational for beginners.

The later missions have numerous bugs that can hinder progress and lead to frustration.
The user interface can be clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate between different tools and windows.
Some missions require external research that can feel tedious and may lead to confusion if players miss critical clues.

story
620 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Nite Team 4" is generally engaging, featuring a mix of cyber warfare and espionage themes that keep players invested. While many appreciate the compelling narrative and voice acting, some criticize the linear mission structure and occasional bugs that hinder progression. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of real-world hacking elements and fictional storytelling, though players may find certain missions overly complex or frustrating.
- “The story is great and very intriguing, fairly linear but it serves the narrative pretty well.”
- “The story mode missions, (so far, I'm not through all of them yet!), have been challenging and engaging, with a cool backstory sitting behind everything.”
- “The story and the narrative is intriguing and fascinating.”
- “The plot points, the music, etc. are all pretty cool, but this game suffers from a few major issues: the missions have a strict sequence of events, so a lot of methods that probably should work don't because they're not what you're supposed to do.”
- “The story starts out slow and seems to plod along. By the end of the first mission, you've racked up an easy 100 years of federal prison time and maybe a trip to the Hague, but you're working for the good guys, so it's okay.”
- “Characters come out of nowhere, a twist that is so badly introduced and so cliché that really kills the mood of the story so far, a final mission without any extra spark or meaningful difference from the others save for the nuisance of a change in interface.”
gameplay
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Nite Team 4 is a mixed bag, with some players praising its realistic hacking mechanics and engaging storyline, while others criticize its unintuitive controls and repetitive missions. Many appreciate the puzzle-solving elements and the depth of the hacking simulation, which balances realism with accessibility, though some find the mechanics overly simplified. Overall, the game offers a unique experience that can be both rewarding and challenging, appealing to those interested in cybersecurity and hacking.
- “The game stands out with its realistic hacking mechanics and a compelling storyline that keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
- “From digital surveillance to network infiltration, each mission feels unique and challenging, ensuring that the gameplay never becomes repetitive.”
- “The gameplay is addictive and fun, although players must be prepared for a challenge in some missions.”
- “But beneath the surface-level flash, Nite Team 4 reveals itself to be a puzzle box of half-baked mechanics, empty systems, and overly padded missions that ask for more patience than they return in satisfaction.”
- “Gameplay is completely unintuitive, and not in a fun way.”
- “But the gameplay itself is just a big no.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stylish and immersive design, effectively capturing a cyber-espionage aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While some users note minor technical issues and graphical bugs, the visuals are generally considered impressive and contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it visually engaging for players. The user interface is also highlighted as user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing, complementing the gameplay without being distracting.
- “The graphics are amazing and the game will make you think a lot.”
- “Its a beautiful medley of stylistic visuals and modern and innovative UI/gameplay/story.”
- “The presentation is top notch, the Stinger OS you play in is aesthetically awesome and there's a cool world and characters and factions etc. behind it all with some links to real world ARG elements in the monthly campaign content they release.”
- “Nite Team 4 is definitely better looking graphically, but graphics are not something that I am personally requiring from a game like this; you are spending the majority of your time at a terminal.”
- “Graphical problems make highlighting text a chore and hit or miss with the notebook.”
- “Some minor graphical bugs (in early development as of this review).”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience without being intrusive. While some noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, others appreciated its calm ambiance and dynamic adjustments during tense moments. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing effectively to the atmosphere and gameplay.
- “The music is a calm ambience.”
- “The gameplay, mechanics, voice acting, and music fit together so well.”
- “I'm just typing commands on a screen, but the music makes it seem like I'm infiltrating a secret base as a covert spy with Russian agents just around the corner.”
- “I learned halfway that the music of Douglas Holmquist is disabled by default in the sound options.”
- “The music tries to be suspenseful, but gets repetitive after a while.”
- “We can complain about a lack of music diversity and/or in-game media player.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting persistent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly in missions and multiplayer modes. While some players have managed to work around these issues, the overall experience remains frustrating due to the frequency and variety of bugs. However, a few users noted improvements and expressed satisfaction with community support from the developers, indicating that stability may vary among players.
- “This is just great fun, with excellent community support from the developers. The game runs smoothly and looks good too.”
- “I'd refund if I didn't have 19 hours wasted of my life troubleshooting this hacking game's network; shame, I was stoked.”
- “This game has been out for over a year now and still very buggy and frustrating.”
- “There are only a couple of gripes I have: buggy multiplayer and a freezing glitch (recurring short freezes, this may only happen to me).”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the challenge and depth it adds, many describe it as tedious and confusing, particularly during the tutorial phase. The need for multiple tools and the repetitive nature of certain tasks can lead to frustration, although helpful instructions and customization options provide some relief. Overall, the game balances fun and enjoyment with moments of grind, with a notable improvement in player satisfaction over time.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics allow for character progression and skill development.”
- “Every tool needs its own terminal... very tedious.”
- “It's hard to learn, and typing out all the commands can become a bit tedious if you're not used to it.”
- “I was on the fence last time because the game is fun when it's interesting and challenging, but got quite tedious with limited modules and more or less the same solve for every puzzle.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive qualities, with users highlighting its polished design, engaging soundscapes, and thematic depth that evokes a sense of being a cyber hacker. However, some players feel that while the atmosphere is strong, it lacks a dynamic engagement that could elevate the experience further. Overall, the combination of visuals and audio creates a captivating environment, though it may require patience to fully appreciate.
- “Great hacker game with great atmosphere and it's surprisingly polished.”
- “Atmospheric, tricky, satisfying, but with a high entry level - stick with it - I feel like Elliot Anderson.”
- “Also, these sounds in the background are breathtaking as well, adding some goosebump-inducing elements to the whole atmosphere.”
- “From an atmosphere perspective, this game is good but lacking something. I keep waiting for the engagement to come alive, with a real cat-and-mouse type of hack, but unfortunately, it never really does.”
- “The sounds in the background are breathtaking, adding a goosebump-inducing quality to the whole atmosphere.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers significant replayability through custom missions and an engaging story mode, alongside endless content like bounties. However, some players feel it lacks depth, which may limit its replay value compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The community has also built a set of interesting custom missions, so there's a good amount of replayability here.”
- “It has a great replayability value for the story mode and endless content with the bounties.”
- “Plus, it has a lot more replay value than other similar games.”
- “I enjoyed my time for the most part, but to me, it does not feel like a fully fleshed-out product with little replayability at the moment.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization appears to be mixed; while some users report smooth performance even on older hardware, others criticize the game's flashy UI for negatively impacting performance.
- “I'm playing on an older, poorly performing notebook, but I have to report that the game runs 'usually' very smoothly. I even tried the multi-monitor feature recently and felt almost no drawback in performance.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it allows for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized. It runs smoothly on my setup, and I can enjoy all the features without any lag.”
- “1) Its performance is terrible, probably because the UI tries to be super glitzy and glamorous rather than functional and performant.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization strategy involves the use of tracking pixels and data sharing with third-party ad providers for advertising purposes. Despite concerns about cash grabs in early access titles, players appreciate this project as a standout example of fair monetization practices.
- “In the privacy policy of the game, it states that tracking pixels are used and that data is shared with third-party ad providers to serve ads.”
- “With all the cash grabs that are lurking in the early access arena, it's always disappointing to see monetization tactics like these.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads and in-game purchases.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, particularly highlighted by the irony of the DLC pricing, which detracts from player interest and results in amusingly illogical scenarios.
- “This leads to hilariously annoying logical fallacies.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel a strong emotional connection to the game, as the immersive UI and graphics evoke a sense of realism and excitement akin to being in a high-stakes hacking environment. This engagement enhances the overall experience, making players feel deeply involved in the narrative and actions of the game.