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Vault Cracker

35%Game Brain Score
story, humor
graphics, gameplay
39% User Score Based on 41 reviews

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In "Vault Cracker," players assume the role of a reformed cat burglar, Melissa, who must return to her criminal past to save her kidnapped son. Featuring unique character customization, immersive puzzles, and hidden object levels, players must crack safes, pick locks, and utilize new hidden object mechanics to track down Melissa's son and his kidnapper.

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39%
Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
story8 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features an interesting storyline centered around a retired burglar trying to save her kidnapped son, which adds depth to the gameplay.
  • The voice acting is well done, and the artwork is visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game offers a unique mix of hidden object scenes and puzzles, providing a decent challenge for fans of the genre.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes, low resolution graphics, and glitches that hinder gameplay.
  • Many players found the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, with most tasks revolving around finding hidden objects.
  • The interface and navigation can be frustrating, with issues like incorrect object marking and difficulty exiting the game.
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging plot centered around a cat burglar named Melissa, whose son is kidnapped. While some found the storyline original and well-voiced, others criticized it for being predictable, nonsensical, or overshadowed by repetitive gameplay. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong point, offering a unique twist on the hidden object genre, despite some execution flaws.

    • “Great story line!”
    • “The story is excellent; a heist thriller that could easily hold on its own in a modern action adventure game, or even in a movie.”
    • “Original story-line with lots of voice acting.”
    • “Unfortunately, the plot does not make much sense and it seems your character has some sort of compulsive problem and flat out steals stuff from random places, being sassy about it complete with dialogue.”
    • “The only thing that made me force myself to finish this game was the story... but the ending was predictable.”
    • “There's a little story of a woman whose son is kidnapped... all pretty basic.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated, with many reviewers noting that they resemble visuals from the early 2000s or even the 1980s. While some players find the artwork beautiful, the overall consensus is that the graphics are average to below average, which may not detract from the enjoyment of the gameplay for those with lower-spec PCs. Despite the low-resolution visuals, players appreciate the game's engaging mechanics and story.

    • “Beautiful artwork.”
    • “I am thoroughly enjoying this game because I have a thing about cracking safe locks. Even though it's clearly not high definition graphics, you push past comparing the graphics and the minor faults. This is actually perfect for anyone with a low-graphically engineered PC or laptop that wants to play a non-fighting, relaxed thinking game.”
    • “The graphics are average to below average in some scenes.”
    • “According to Steam, Vault Cracker was released in May 2014, yet the graphics look like the game is from around 2001.”
    • “Low resolution graphics.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring unique mechanics that enhance the experience, despite some outdated visuals and a 4:3 perspective. While it can become repetitive and is occasionally hindered by glitches, players who appreciate the story may find it worthwhile. Overall, the gameplay is playable but may not appeal to everyone due to its length and some tedious elements.

    • “I liked the gameplay, and the 4:3 perspective doesn't really ruin the experience; the game is playable.”
    • “Fairly unique techniques of gameplay make it something good.”
    • “This is normally not a problem if the gameplay is decent.”
    • “It adds nothing to the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay can get a bit boring though, especially seeing all the silly steps Melissa has to go through to get anywhere.”
    • “Still, if you don’t mind the outdated mechanics and visuals, and the short length, then play it for the story; it will be worth it.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with many users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and bugs that hinder gameplay. While some players experienced only minor issues, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by significant technical problems, making it difficult to recommend.

    • “However, it's also a buggy, glitchy, broken mess and constantly crashes.”
    • “Not happy as the game screen goes blank and freezes while playing; couldn't exit without using Task Manager.”
    • “Bugs, glitches, and no support make this game a no-buy!”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game has been widely criticized, with many users finding it lacking and not amusing at all.

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