SEGFAULT

About

Segfault is a hacker themed shooter game that focuses heavily on progression and skill. Order not so legal equipment from the Deep Web, fuse together components, and become the ultimate hacker. Compete online for high scores, or fight through a single player map alongside a bipolar AI assistant.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features tight combat and allows for skillful play with different playstyles and upgrades, making it intensely fun.
It has a unique approach to movement that adds a challenging and engaging element to the gameplay.
The progression system feels satisfying, with various upgrades and achievements that enhance replayability.

The controls are frustrating, with no option to change key bindings, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game.
The upgrade system relies heavily on random loot boxes, which can lead to a tedious grinding experience without strategic planning.
The game suffers from poor visibility and cheap deaths due to the zoomed-in perspective and unpredictable enemy behavior.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by challenging controls and a demanding environment, where fast and unpredictable enemies make aggressive strategies less viable. While the tiered upgrade system and unique mechanics like mutators enhance replayability, players often find themselves resorting to a defensive playstyle due to the cluttered screen and ineffective shield mechanics. Overall, the game offers deep mechanics but can feel frustrating and limiting in execution.
- “The tiered upgrade mechanic is rather fun and cool and would have allowed me to sink in a few hours into it, but since it's bad to buy any of the T2 boxes until you max out level 4 gear, and bad to spend the orbs for anything below max tier... it really makes no sense to experiment with the mechanic, only if the synthesize option would have a chance to give you 'mutated' upgrades, with sort of different mechanics to them, like homing bullets, different projectile speed, player speed dependent health/energy regen, and distance-based damage.”
- “Some very deep, impressive mechanics and upgrade systems.”
- “The game has some great gameplay mechanics, especially the mutator mode (which includes things like reversing gravity, bombs, reverse shooting, or invert controls, and many more) which could be randomized into different combinations, making the replayability great.”
- “The controls are a bit difficult and the gameplay is quite demanding.”
- “The gameplay provides no incentive for me to choose an aggressive approach, since the screen is small, enemies are fast and rather unpredictable in their paths, deciding to do a 180 just out of the corner of the screen, which makes the shield mechanic rather useless. Additionally, the screen is occupied by the 'coins' flying towards you, making it hard to figure out what's going on.”
- “The best tactic I found is to just stay in one spot and go up and down slightly while shooting straight up, abusing the off-screen mechanics of bullets and enemies disappearing while beyond the edge.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of frustration and exhilaration in the game's emotional landscape, highlighting the tension created by invisible boundaries that lead to instant failure. This unique mechanic evokes a sense of vulnerability and urgency, contributing to a deeper engagement with the gameplay experience.
- “Playing this game in my mom's basement has made me feel like a complete hackerman.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often feeling forced to engage in repetitive tasks to earn random loot boxes, which may yield upgrades that are not particularly useful. This reliance on grinding for progression detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Do you enjoy leveling up through no other option than random loot boxes that you have to purchase by grinding and grinding and grinding only to get an upgrade that you don't need?”
- “A bit tedious.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The graphics are considered fitting for the game's theme, with users emphasizing that gameplay takes precedence over visual quality. The design choices, including undefined edges in the arena, contribute to the overall experience, even if they may not be visually striking.
- “The graphics fit the theme perfectly, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The visuals create a unique atmosphere that immerses you in the gameplay.”
- “The graphics are so underwhelming that they detract from the overall experience.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The environments are bland and lack detail, making exploration feel tedious.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the extensive micro-optimization features in the game, highlighting it as a positive aspect that enhances their experience.
- “There are lots of micro-optimizations, which I love.”
- “The game encourages players to fine-tune their strategies for maximum efficiency.”
- “I appreciate how the optimization mechanics allow for a personalized gameplay experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its engaging gameplay mechanics, particularly the mutator mode that allows for randomized combinations of unique features like reversing gravity and control inversion. This variety keeps the experience fresh and encourages repeated playthroughs.
- “The game features fantastic gameplay mechanics, especially the mutator mode, which includes options like reversing gravity, bombs, reverse shooting, and inverted controls. The ability to randomize these combinations greatly enhances the replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique thanks to the diverse range of mutators available, allowing players to experiment with different gameplay styles and strategies.”
- “The endless combinations of gameplay mechanics keep the experience fresh and exciting, making you want to dive back in for more.”