Vault Cracker

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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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Play Modes

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

36%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a good storyline that keeps players engaged.
Voice acting is well done, and the interface is smooth, making for an enjoyable experience.
The hidden object scenes are fun and provide a decent mix of puzzles and gameplay.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it difficult to progress.
Graphics are low resolution and feel outdated, detracting from the overall experience.
Exiting the game is problematic, often requiring a force quit through Steam, which can disrupt the user's system.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
14%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging plot and unique premise involving a cat burglar protagonist. While some found the narrative enjoyable and well-voiced, others criticized it for being predictable, repetitive, or lacking depth. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight, particularly for those who value narrative in hidden object games, despite some execution flaws.
- “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.”
- “The story is that Melissa, a cat burglar who is a wizard at breaking into top-notch banks using mundane objects like a pair of scissors and some blue tack, has had her son Noah kidnapped.”
- “Overall, the game, while not executed perfectly, with minor annoyances, is very different from the usual hidden object games in the use of its setting and storyline.”
- “The only thing that made me force myself to finish this game was the story... but the ending was predictable.”
- “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 while being sassy about it, complete with dialogue.”
- “Would be a quite nice and solid hidden object game if it weren't for the glitches and story bugs.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and below average, reminiscent of older titles from the 1980s. While some players find the artwork beautiful, many note that the low-resolution visuals may detract from the overall experience. However, those who prioritize gameplay over graphics still find enjoyment in the game, particularly for its 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 look extremely dated (1980 called and said keep their graphics).”
- “The graphics are average to below average in some scenes.”
- “Low resolution graphics.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and bugs that hinder gameplay. While some players experienced only minor issues, many others faced significant problems that rendered the game unplayable, leading to a general consensus that the game is not worth purchasing due to its instability.
- “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!”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is generally considered decent but suffers from outdated mechanics and visuals, leading to moments of boredom, particularly due to repetitive tasks. While some players may overlook these issues for the sake of the story, glitches are present but do not significantly hinder the overall experience.
- “This is normally not a problem if the gameplay is decent.”
- “Game glitches didn't stop the gameplay.”
- “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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game has been widely criticized, with users stating that it fails to elicit laughter or amusement.