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Major Update [ Hackshot v1.93 ] drops with a 50% discount

Hackshot is featured at the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, with a huge discount as well

Let's just get into what's new:

[h2]=> Master Hacker Conquests[/h2]
These new challenges require using some interesting and obscure interactions in the game, they are also a new way to gain stars in the game, which grants a new alternative for a smoother progression.

There will be 100+ Conquest stars in this update

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[h2]=> Critical nodes can now grant more stars[/h2]
Critical nodes such as 11, 22, 33, ... are usually much more involved than normal nodes (levels), so now they can grant more stars than usual. I think this helps to match their involvement with an appropriate reward.

The ones with the least stars can now grant up to 7 stars, and the highest one is much higher than that.

[h2]=> New Story Chapter[/h2]
No spoilers 😏

[h2]=> Steam Achievements and Cloud save[/h2]
Finally !!!
And as of now, the game will have 80 achievements on Steam, maybe at May 29th a couple more will be added as well

[h2]=> Simplified Chinese In-game Guide[/h2]
By the generous effort of @OldCaptainWZJ, I have managed to add an in-game guide in Simplified Chinese

[h2]=> A ton of User Interface and Quality of Life improvements[/h2]
I will just list some to make the point:
  • Slimmer and easier to use shot tools panel,
  • New score lists: Highlights your current scores easily, as well as highlighting Ascended hacks, Exploits and Maxed nodes,
  • Some new icons for the Mod Wheel for better readability,
  • Faster simulation speed as default,
  • New instructions to make learning about in-depth functions easier


[h2]=> Extra polish for Visuals and Audio[/h2]
Shapes are now smoother but keep their sharp form, better SFX in general, and some new effects were added such as a better hit effect to sell the strength of impacts (it changes with Cyberball attributes)

[h3]=> Finally, lots of bug fixes[/h3]

Deeper Murky Web and Better Shot Toolkit

[h2]Hackshot v1.13 Update:[/h2]

> Major Changes
  • In-game guides for obscure mechanics.
  • A Better and more brief Mod Doc (With a cool new design).
  • Some new instructions and indicators were added to provide a better player experience.


> Extra Polish

HACK the PLANET free content update

[h2]Demo Challenge to earn full versions of the game[/h2]

The Murky Web has put 9 full versions of Hackshot on the line, they are for greenhat hackers to claim, if they can prove themselves.

// Challenge details can be found in the demo //

HACK the PLANET

Hackshot v1.09

[h3]This update include +10 hours of free extra content, set at the end game[/h3]
You just have to hack your way there



[h3]> Other Additions[/h3]
  • Secret dialogue scene
  • Up to 9 Player profiles
  • New Climax Aesthetics

[h3]> Extra Polish[/h3]
  • Tweaks done on 8 levels to make them more intended, and in some, to provide more chances for creative solutions
  • Unified browser screen with useful info during gameplay
  • New and better Mod Doc, with a new geeky look

[h2]>>> Major Improvements Since Release <<
  • More content
  • More options for player aesthetics
  • Gameplay UI overhaul
  • More dynamic dialogue scenes, and a new secret dialogue scene
  • 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


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1757450/Hackshot

Summer Sale's 23% Discount will end in hours

[h3]Don't let this chance slip, Hackshot is 23% off for some hours only[/h3]

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1757450/Hackshot



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




[h2]> Gameplay();[/h2]
  • 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

[h2]> Story();[/h2]
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.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1757450/Hackshot

New Player Aesthetics, Performance Boost and Big QoL Changes

[h2]Hackshot Version 1.03 Update:[/h2]

> 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.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1757450/Hackshot