Hacker’s Beat
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2016/Jun/17: EDIT mode fixed + New songs!EDIT mode bug fix is done.
Also "Doodle Ninja" and "Croixleur Sigma" songs are added!2016/May/24: EDIT mode!We implemented an "EDIT mode" so that you can import your song and create your own game!
Also, a manual for the EDIT mode is available from "View the Manual" at the right of this store page, or from the Steam client.
Important notice:
- Make sure to place your song file inside the "wav" folder of the local game folders:
C:Program FilesSteamsteamappscommonHacker’s BeatEditwav
- Only wav format is usable
- Only the songs shorter than 3mins are usable
Songs which fulfill above 3 will be loaded in your song list of the EDIT mode.
Once you place the song, there are two types to make you own game; place each notes one by one manually, and place the notes by typing while you play (You cannot place the long-notes in the latter method).
We recommend you to put the notes by typing at first, then edit them later to fix the position or add the long-notes.
You can change the position of those notes later.
Of course you can play your own song, but moreover, you can share your newly created songs with friends! (You cannot share the music data hoever)
To share, you need to save the project and EXPORT it.
Please see a manual for more information.
Game Concept: Rhythm Game + Hacker Theme
I’m sure you’ve experienced this at some point… You’re tapping away at your keyboard at a blistering pace, the clattering of the regular keys intermittently interrupted by the nuanced sound of the Enter key.
Play out your dangerous hacker fantasies with this clever rhythm game.
It’s easy enough to get the hang of. All you have to do is hit the "notes" that appear on-screen in the general area of the keyboard that it corresponds to.
Just in the general vicinity is close enough, so rhythm ends up being more important than accuracy.
Welcome, to the Hacker’s World…
We started off by researching music games, and found the most important thing that makes music games fun is hitting the right button at the right time, timing your hits to the rhythm of the music.
Next, we went to Japanese video arcades and examined actual music game machines. A commonality between these games was that they came off as looking incredibly difficult, but as a result also really intriguing.
Timing your hits with the music’s rhythm and the perceived difficulty level are the main attractors. We incorporated these two points into a "hacker" theme and made it so that the hits don’t need to be as precise.
We combined "hacking" and "music" games into a single: Hacker’s Beat.
Game Discussion
Steam User 12
Currently, as it stands, it's not exactly all that bad. The songs are full of life, albeit short, and the graphics are very reminiscent of games like Beatmania IIDX 15: DJ TROOPERS and Frequency. The real annoyances of the first release (as of this review's post date) is that there are only 16 playable tracks, and Edit Mode is still unavailable. I would still recommend this game to rhythm-enthusiastic testers that are willing to try something new. The only thing I'd ask is that you purchase this game a bit after it brings new updates.
Steam User 1
I may be in the minority but I love this game. Its a interesting concept having the entire keyboard be the controller and I dig it. The music in this game is great and the ability to make your own charts is great too. For 10 bucks its a bit underwhelming but if its on sale I recommend picking it up.
Steam User 5
Hacker's Beat succeeds at what it's trying to be; a cheap, unique rhythm game for rhythm game fans. The gameplay style is unique (hitting different sections of the keyboard, any key in that section will trigger the note), the music is pretty good, and they just updated with 3 new songs and an edit mode to make your own note tracks for .wav files on your computer!
It has a fairly low difficulty, which I consider a positive aspect, but hitting every note with the correct timing for a high combo chain is still very tricky.
The game feels great, and I don't think it would have been out of place next to REZ on the dreamcast. It has the same imprecise but satisfying feel, and if people make custom tracks for the game I think I'll be playing it for a long time.
Steam User 0
I reallly like this game! The graphics are really nice and the gameplay is fine. But it's pretty expensive, so wait for a sale.
Steam User 0
Please keep in mind that I only recommend it if these pros outweigh the cons for you.
Pros:
- Unique idea. Just having your hands on the keyboard as your fingers go lose to the music is a neat idea, and they don't punish you too much for not bring precise, so long as the timing is solid.
- Custom song tracks. Love it when music/rhythm games allow you to make your own tracks to your favorite songs. Just takes a while to get familiar with how it all works. Thankfully there's manual.
Cons:
- The tutorial does its job to warm you up, but then the songs aren't organized in difficulty, and most are WAY more overwhelming than anything the tutorial has prepared you for. I wonder how the devs played these to know what they want me to do exactly.
- Lots of waiting. There's slightly long load times for everything, and the hud in the beginning of each track takes forever before the song can finally start.
- No options for adjusting. Audio is way too loud, and it can't reach my monitor's resolution of 1080p. Thankfully there's fullscreen mode.
For me, the sale for being 2 bucks, and the custom tracks mode, where enough to overlook the massive problems to enjoy this unique approach.
If you're still not sure, just buy it and see if it's for you before it's been too long to refund. I got the perfect understanding of what the game is for me in less than 1 hour.
Steam User 1
Wow! After my very first playthrough I found myself inspired enough to write a positive review. The music is phenomenal! The visual a bit on the trippy side, and it's a good idea to preview the songs before trying them out in-game, to get a feel for what they may throw at you. It's not easy, and that's not a bad thing...as it poses a good challenge that gets easier with familiarity. This game is in my favorites playlist already...so with less than a half-hour played at the time of reviewing Hacker's Beat. it's safe to say my playtime will grow rapidly. This game may not be for everyone, but it sure is for me!
Steam User 1
This game is great experience, it feels like your hacking through, it's a rhythm game btw, even if it has sloppy difficulty levels it's still great! I love playing through rhythm and hacking!
Probably recommend this to my friends