World Wide Hack

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In "World Wide Hack," an in-depth MMO simulation game, players can choose to be a hacker or cybersecurity expert within a realistic web-based world. Engage in hacking battles, discover the stories of various characters, and affect global events by infiltrating computer systems. Enhance your skills and equipment while deciding to protect or exploit the digital landscape.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers an interesting sandbox experience for players who enjoy hacking simulations.
The community is supportive and the developers are responsive to player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay is engaging, with a mix of PvE and PvP elements that provide a thrilling experience as players navigate networks and complete missions.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with the tutorial and broken mechanics that can hinder progress.
The writing and translation quality are poor, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
The game displays players' real IP addresses, which poses a significant security risk and detracts from the overall enjoyment.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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79%
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its sandbox elements and the freedom to explore various playstyles, while others criticize the execution, including poor translations, broken missions, and confusing narrative delivery. The initial missions, particularly involving controversial themes, have been noted for their bugs and lack of clarity, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players find the underlying mechanics and potential for player-driven storytelling engaging.
- “Sooo cool, this is what happens when you let the programmers write your game story.”
- “This game reminds me of Hacknet, particularly that it is story-driven, more to do with its own system of commands than anything that looks like 'real' hacking.”
- “It has tons of content and backstory, interesting mechanics, and not always easy puzzles (requires searching, connecting what is relevant, and later also to be able to find out how to use tools).”
- “The bad story would have been excusable, but the broken English in just about every sentence is just too much.”
- “The game is a scripted story disguised as a simulation, and it does neither one well.”
- “The translation to English for most of the missions is really bad.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay is described as a mix of engaging mechanics and a relaxed approach to hacking, appealing to players who prefer not to learn complex scripting languages. While it offers a rich sandbox experience with a strong community and intriguing puzzles, it is still in early access and requires some polishing and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience.
- “This level of complexity in this game is just right for my gameplay style. I've tried another hacker game where you pretty much had to learn an entire scripting language just to get by, and come on now, if I'm going to learn a language, I'll learn something like Java or C#. So yeah, for that reason alone, I like the more relaxed approach of World Wide Hack.”
- “Right now we have a great sandbox to create interesting player-driven gameplay and story, with a decent single-player hacking experience.”
- “It has tons of content and backstory, interesting mechanics, and not always easy puzzles that require searching, connecting what is relevant, and later figuring out how to use tools.”
- “A bit of a clumsy clone of Hackmud with extra mechanics that don't really add anything to the game.”
- “As early access, it needs mainly some polish and bug fixes, and to finish some mechanics and tools to work correctly or just to be used simpler.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag; while players appreciate the content, many report significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as issues with account management and quest progression. Some users note that the game is still in early development, which contributes to its instability, particularly in late-game content that is still being refined. Overall, while the bugs haven't completely hindered enjoyment for some, they remain a notable concern.
- “Very buggy and glitchy, and the game doesn't remember anything. As soon as you log out of a user and back into the user, you have to redo everything. I can't even get past the account confirmation, so I can access the network on my own account.”
- “The game can have its moments when you hit a wall and can't figure out how to get through some quests, or how to properly use some programs/exploits. The early stages involve stumbling through running dictionary attacks on the nodes, figuring out what does what. The game is still in its early stages, and some of the late-game content, by its own admission, is still being worked on and is slightly buggy.”
- “It has a good amount of content from what I've played and heard from others, but it is still kind of buggy. However, the bugs have not impeded my progress or enjoyment of the game.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the graphics for offering a refreshing change from the typical focus on action and visual fidelity in modern games, emphasizing a balance that prioritizes gameplay over purely graphical enhancements.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is characterized by a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall immersive experience, creating a deep and engaging environment for players.
- “The soundtrack is incredibly catchy, perfectly complementing the deep atmosphere of the game.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and haunting sound design creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music is praised for its catchy soundtrack and ability to create a deep atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack is incredibly catchy and creates a deep atmosphere.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is thoughtfully composed, making every moment in the game feel immersive.”