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Hack 'n' Slash is a top down action adventure game similar to the Legend of Zelda or Secret of Mana series.
The core concept of the game is that the play traverses the world by hacking into specific objects. By hacking objects those objects variables change and so then can be manipulated.
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Pros
Pro Intuitively uses coding as a main mechanic
Players can use their hacking abilities to subvert their enemies instead of just using a traditional weapon like a sword. For instance a user can plug into a rock in a level and reprogram the code of the rock to allow for it to be moved and how many spaces. It is an intuitive way to interact with objects and solve the puzzles in the game.
Pro Writing is clever and funny
Like the majority of Double Fine games, Hack 'n' Slash is very cleverly written with humor similar to the Adventure Time series and many jokes referencing the old Legend of Zelda cartoon. This is definitely something for those that get the references of its origins.
Cons
Con Lacks direction at times, including sequence breaks
The game has no hint system which can very well lead the player to get stuck. There are many moments in the game in which breaking the game goes a little too far. For example, there is a cutscene in the middle of a game in which you can completely skip with a certain modifier, allowing you to progress to the next chapter despite having none of the items needed, putting the player at a wall. In addition, revisiting a boss there crashes the game.