A puzzly physics game with creative scoring => Supporting a variety of solutions to each problem => Hack with style to rise your prestige in The Murky Web
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Over 20 hours of shooting viruses and crashing security
Optional content triples the playtime above
Open-ended levels, craft solutions in your own style
No filler levels, no condescending tutorial levels, just pure challenging fun
Over 7000 unique Cyberballs to craft
Hackers will hack you back
Discover the secrets of the world by climbing to the top of The Murky Web
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Hack the biggest tech corporation ever using a word document, in a fun story with a terabyte of good old internet scam, and a touch of cool cleverness.
New Player Aesthetics, Performance Boost and Big QoL Changes
Hackshot Version 1.03 Update:
> Major Changes
An overhauled gameplay UI, to better show important info for gameplay.
Huge performance boost, the game now runs up to 5 times faster on some complex levels.
Lots of extra polish, new SFX and effects.
Difficulty curve smoothing for late game.
> New Content
New Hacker Aesthetic options, unlockable by achieving certain feats.
Additional dialogue branches to make the dialogue more interactive.
New "Ascended" hacks.
New secret win phrases.
> Extra Polish
New sound effects for some late game modifications.
A lot of sound balancing and a few changes to certain sound effects.
Analysis screen now shows stars in addition to their required scores.
Ball score data are conveyed using a chart now instead of text.
New hit direction indicators for dynamic bodies, and now, the indicator has a different shape if the direction is unpredictable.
Cycling mods using key buttons now shows the shortcut keys on screen. Additionally, if the mod is unavailable, an audio que is played and the modwheel will open to show the available mods.
Buttons without shortcuts has dimmed symbols to lower the visual clutter on screen.
New mouse confine options, especially useful for multiscreen setups.
> Changes and Fixes
Dialogue screen now has more intuitive controls for both mouse and keyboard.
Dialogue speed option can now be accessed easily.
Hacker mode display fixes, now, it will be applied correctly when screen display is not set to Window mode.
Key binds screen and File view screen can now be closed using the Esc key.
There have been some small updates (1.001, 1.002 and 1.003) before, however, 1.004 is a big one.
> New Content:
New Hacker Aesthetic options, unlockable by achieving certain feats.
Additional dialogue branches to make the dialogue more interactive.
New "Ascended" hacks.
New secret win phrases.
> Extra Polish:
New sound effects for some late game modifications.
A lot of sound balancing and a few changes to certain sound effects.
Analysis screen now shows stars in addition to their required scores.
Ball score data are conveyed using a chart now instead of text.
New hit direction indicators for dynamic bodies, and now, the indicator has a different shape if the direction is unpredictable.
Cycling mods using key buttons now shows the shortcut keys on screen. Additionally, if the mod is unavailable, an audio que is played and the modwheel will open to show the available mods.
Buttons without shortcuts have dimmed symbols to lower the visual clutter on screen.
New mouse confine options, especially useful in multiscreen setups
> Changes and Fixes:
Dialogue screen now has more intuitive controls for both mouse and keyboard.
Dialogue speed option can now be accessed easily.
Hacker mode display fixes, now, it will be applied correctly when screen display is not set to Window mode.
Key binds screen and File view screen can now be closed using the Esc key.
The Murky Web is calling, Hackshot API is all set
I am not one for many words really, I just want to thank everyone for their support and feedback over these past 3 years. And with this one, I have released 5 games so far, I can't believe it
Release Trailer
Finally, I wish for Hackshot to be an enjoyable, fun and meaningful experience for all of you.
You are invited for Pre-release Testing. Major content update and a Festival
Pop-up ads can't keep getting away with being an annoying blight on our free internet
Become a hacker, demolish scam hackers in a world where TV hacking is real
Pre-Release Testing
I have started the pre-release testing for Hackshot, now that it is as polished as ever (barring few things here and there), you are invited to give it a shot.
With this new update, you can reach much deeper into the system than before. You can now unlock new abilities for all levels, and collect data you weren't able to reach before.
This also opens up the game much more, doubling the content and tripling secrets you can find.
We mainly use Discord to discuss feedback and game updates, but feel free to reach out to me however you wish: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobotDragonInt
Metroidvania Fusion Festival
That's right, Hackshot is taking part in the current running festival, Metroidvania Fusion https://store.steampowered.com/developer/ravenage/sale/metroidvaniafusion
But wait, is Hackshot a Metroidvania?
The short answer is no, however, the new update brings the Metroidvania-inspired aspects in the game to the forefront. They can be found within the first 20 mins now !!!
No spoilers, just go explore like a real hacker, the demo is right there ...
2 players have already finished the game, and reached the end screen, one of those legendary hackers also managed to even 100% the game.
With the help of these players and dozens more along the years, the game has shaped up much better and more expansive than what I originally planned, and around 39% of the cool additions were found or suggested by the players.
Witnessing the game becoming like this... it is just magical Thank you all for your help and support
