Space Hack Demo

The overcrowding of Earth is starting to become an almost actual problem, rather than a simple science fiction idea featured in books and movies. It hasn't reached dangerous levels yet, but it can only go up from this point on and some very drastic measures might be enforced when the time comes, which could make life very difficult for a lot of people.

Space Hack is a game that features the exact same scenario, only that the matter has reached critical levels and some very strict rules have been put into practice, in order to keep the population under control. Thus, those who break the law in any way are forced to settle on another planet, by traveling between galaxies on giant space ships and becoming unwilling colonists on distant alien planets.

Maximus is one of these ships, but, unlike the others, this one stumbles into a black nebula and gets swallowed in the process, with no hope for escape. The main character is one of the passengers of this ship and basically the one that needs to solve the situation, given that he is a famous space marine decorated with every available medal and more courage than your average Joe, which should come in handy along the way.

Since the ship was also transporting some vicious aliens in a different biosphere, for whatever reasons, matters quickly get out of hand and the humans find themselves having to survive hordes after hordes of monsters that are invading their own biosphere. In essence, the game plays out as any other h&s title, only you get to wield plasma pistols and various other futuristic weapons, instead of magic wands and enchated swords.

The RPG mechanics also provide you with a sturdy character level-up system, which allows you to improve certain abilities and become more and more powerful as you advance through the game. The items dropped by the mobs can help you do more damage as well, but you also receive better equipment each time you finish quests or explore the environment, since there are many hidden treasures out there.

Unfortunately for Space Hack, the level design and the somewhat lack of atmosphere can quickly become boring, especially since the combat is not as fun as it should be. The story could have used a bit more work as well, because very little effort went into the actual characters that are part of the events.