Underplayed Gems

Datascape (2022)

Datascape cover
Developer
Aava Fertsman, Nicholas Gard
Publisher
Aava Fertsman
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.6 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A blend of tense heist sequences and relaxed digital wandering through a minimalist cyberpunk world.

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What players say

Players describe Datascape as an unusual hacking sim that demands patience and attention. The core loop involves a hacking minigame to access cubes filled with puzzles and story fragments. Opinions clash: some praise the faithful Neuromancer-inspired cyberspace feel and voice acting, while others find the writing, visuals, and gameplay repetitive and unengaging. The game requires a controller.

Screenshots

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