Weapon Hacker
- June 8, 2020
- Luke Rissacher
Get on Steam"Weapon Hacker" is a VR simulation game where players step into the role of a weapon designer, modifying and testing an array of firearms in a high-tech facility. Customize guns with various attachments, experiment with unique experimental components, and engage in shooting range challenges to hone your skills. With a variety of weapons and customization options, "Weapon Hacker" offers a thrilling and immersive experience for virtual gun enthusiasts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Weapon Hacker offers a unique and enjoyable weapon customization system that allows players to create powerful and varied sci-fi weaponry.
- The game features a fun rogue-lite Metroidvania experience with a good amount of replay value, thanks to its procedurally generated levels and hidden challenges.
- The controls are tight and responsive, making for a solid gameplay experience that is both challenging and rewarding.
- The game suffers from a lack of weapon variety and boss encounters, leading to repetitive gameplay during multiple runs.
- Some players may find the controls awkward, especially when using a keyboard, and the absence of a tutorial can make it difficult to grasp the mechanics.
- The game feels short and may not justify its price for some, especially if the developer does not continue to add content and improvements.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding the controls unresponsive and lacking a tutorial, while others praise the gameplay loop as addictive and the weapon mechanics as intuitive and enjoyable. Despite some criticism regarding the visual design and area differentiation, many users appreciate the game's challenging yet fair difficulty and express excitement for future content. Overall, the gameplay is seen as polished and worth the investment.
“The areas/tileset might only be differentiated by their coloring, but the additional mechanics separate all three regions distinctively.”
“Gameplay is on point, focused, strong, and very well worth your money!”
“This game is really something else; the gameplay loop is addicting, the weapon mishmashing is fun and intuitive, the controls are rock solid, the gameplay is difficult but fair at all times, and overall the experience is quite enjoyable. I've been playing it non-stop since release and I'm looking forward to this game's future content.”
“Controls feel off, with no tutorial explaining the mechanics of weapons. It feels like it was made in a game maker.”
“The areas and tilesets are only differentiated by their coloring, but the additional mechanics do separate all three regions distinctively.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered average and not particularly impressive, but this is a common trait among similar games, leading some players to overlook this aspect.
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“Graphics aren't anything to write home about - but neither are many other games like this, so who cares?”
“Graphics aren't anything to write home about - but neither are many other games like this, so who cares?”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering a compelling rogue-lite metroidvania experience, although some players note that it is somewhat short.
“An excellent, if a little short, rogue-lite metroidvania with tons of replay value.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users suggest that the game would benefit from the inclusion of additional story beats to enhance the narrative depth and engagement.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
“The narrative is predictable and fails to offer any surprising twists or depth.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy, with players particularly enjoying the satisfying sound effect that plays upon discovering secret rooms.
“The music is super catchy, and the sound you hear when you find a secret room is exhilarating.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many users highlighting the effective use of sound design, visuals, and environmental storytelling that enhance the overall experience. Players feel a strong emotional connection to the game world, which contributes to a captivating and memorable gameplay experience.
