Underplayed Gems

Data Hacker: Initiation (2014)

Data Hacker: Initiation cover
Developer
New Reality Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.2 of 5, 289 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, methodical RPGMaker adventure about a retired hacker seeking revenge inside a virtual world, with heavy pixel-art atmosphere and a deliberate, story-focused pace.

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What players say

Players praise the story and character customization but split on the game: combat is repetitive and grinding is a slog, and unskippable cutscenes frustrate some. The sequel's performance is so broken that long-time players recommend enjoying this first game only.

Screenshots

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