The Technician
- December 10, 2018
- Dumb Game Company
Get on Steam"The Technician" is a VR action puzzle game that puts you in the role of a hacker, solving circuit puzzles while avoiding security forces. Using physics-based interactions, you'll connect cables, throw switches, and bypass security systems in frantic, under-pressure situations. With an in-game level editor, you can create and share your own challenges with others. More features are to be announced.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features innovative gameplay that combines puzzle solving with shooting mechanics, creating a unique and engaging experience.
- The tactile interactions and UI design are praised for being smooth and intuitive, enhancing the overall immersion in the VR environment.
- The puzzles are complex and varied, providing a satisfying challenge for players who enjoy logic and programming concepts.
- Performance issues, including constant stuttering and crashes, significantly detract from the gameplay experience, making it unplayable for some users.
- The combat can be overly punishing and distracting, making it difficult to focus on solving puzzles while under fire.
- Many players report frustrating interactions with objects, such as wires and tools, which can be finicky and lead to unintended drops or failures.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as innovative and exciting, featuring a cool gun mechanic with realistic firing and reloading. However, players note that the constant gunfire can be overwhelming, making it difficult to solve simpler problems. There are suggestions for improvement, including more variety in weapons and enemies, expanded locales, and additional cyberpunk elements.
“The gameplay is innovative and exciting, but sometimes the constant gunfire can be a bit too much, making it difficult to focus on solving simple problems.”
“The gun mechanic feels incredibly satisfying due to the fairly realistic firing and reloading mechanics.”
“Some of the mechanics were totally unexpected, and they enhanced the overall experience.”
“As an early access game, expect unstable gameplay.”
“The gameplay is innovative and exciting, but sometimes the constant gunfire can be a bit too much, leaving you stuck on simple problems because you can't dedicate enough brain power to solve them.”
“Different things I would like to see in this game would be more variety in gunplay (weapons, enemies, etc.), more locales, the ability to artificially move within your space/move further outside of the room-scale area, and more cyberpunk mechanics like the neural link!”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as clean and sharp, providing a solid level of immersion, though some reviewers note they are basic and not particularly special. Overall, while the visuals may not stand out, they effectively support the gameplay experience.
“The graphics in this game look very, very promising.”
“This is everything I had hoped for; it looks basic graphically but has a huge sense of immersion.”
“Graphics are very sharp, and the enemy design is pretty good for what they have to do.”
“The graphics in this game look very basic, lacking detail and depth.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and feel outdated compared to other games.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the graphics leave much to be desired.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues such as constant stuttering and frequent disruptions that hinder gameplay. While the controls are noted to be well-optimized, the overall performance problems significantly detract from the experience, leading to a lack of recommendations.
“The optimized controls make gameplay feel incredibly smooth and responsive.”
“I love how the game has optimized its performance, allowing for a seamless experience.”
“The optimization of the user interface really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
“It is basically, exactly the kind of game I love and enjoy playing; unfortunately, I can't recommend it because the performance is absolutely atrocious.”
“The game suffers from constant stuttering to the point that you keep being dropped back to the SteamVR horizon loading area.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with bugs, glitches, and crashes, indicating that the game's stability needs improvement. There is hope for better troubleshooting solutions in future updates.
“Thirdly, bugs, glitches, and crashes.”
“Let's hope the troubleshooting aspect of the game will improve in the future.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently in alpha, lacking a developed story, but features an engaging monologue from an outside hacker that adds humor to the experience. There is potential for more content and narrative depth as development progresses.
“There's lots of room for content, and the story itself (I haven't finished yet) seems to be primarily composed of an outside hacker talking to you through a prompt. However, the monologue they send you is fairly funny at points.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you on your toes, with unexpected twists that make you rethink your choices.”
“The character development is rich, and the interactions between characters add depth to the overall storyline.”
“It's currently in alpha, so there's no story as such.”
“There's lots of room for content, and the story itself (I haven't finished yet) seems to be only composed of an outside hacker talking to you through a prompt. However, the monologue they send you is fairly funny at points.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is considered average, with some users suggesting that it could be enhanced by the addition of more tracks to create a richer auditory experience.
“The music isn't too fantastic; it could be improved by simply adding another track that plays.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily delivered through the monologues of an outside hacker, which users find to be amusing at various points, adding a lighthearted touch to the overall narrative.
“The story is filled with humor, especially the moments when the outside hacker communicates with you through prompts, delivering some genuinely funny monologues.”
“The game has a great sense of humor that keeps you entertained, even during the more serious moments.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks feel amusing and enjoyable.”
