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I'm always curious to see how hacking mechanics make it into games and Squally seems like it could be an interesting attempt to teach a little. It was partially funded on Kickstarter, where the developer gained over $5K in funding. 

Here's what they say about it:

Squally is a 2D puzzle RPG game that teaches video game hacking -- WITHOUT boring lessons, lectures, nor the need for prior experience. Instead, Squally teaches hacking through fun engaging puzzles where learning is a by-product.

This is not crappy education software masquerading as a game. Entertainment and education are equally important, and this game won't disappoint.

A 12 year old should be able to complete the main storyline in this game. For the more hardcore players, there will be more challenging side content. Topics such as data types, data structures, bin/dec/hex, and x86 assembly are gradually introduced through puzzles and gameplay.

In other words: this game teaches you the hardest parts of computer science in the coolest way possible.

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Note: You can also see a story trailer here.

Their current plan is to release it in stages of various mini-games along with chapters of a story mode. Doesn't seem like they have a set date yet other than soon, as they seem to be waiting on approvals from Valve for their Early Access release. Once out, they plan to remain in Early Access for at least a year.

Find the Steam page here along with a demo to try out here which ran perfectly on Ubuntu 18.10, the demo only currently includes their mini-game Hexus which is supposed to "teach Binary/Hex".

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Pikolo Oct 19, 2018
It looks extremly cool, especially Binary Gwent:

Images from kickstarter


Last edited by Pikolo on 19 October 2018 at 3:30 pm UTC
flesk Oct 19, 2018
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Quoting: GuestOn a side note, there was a 3D game with a very similar mechanic, but I can't remember the name. Dose anyone know it?

Maybe you're thinking of Hack 'n' Slash or else Heart.Break()?

- http://www.hacknslashthegame.com/
- http://elseheartbreak.com/

Both were very good games, and this one looks very interesting too.
Liam Dawe Oct 19, 2018
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Quoting: flesk
Quoting: GuestOn a side note, there was a 3D game with a very similar mechanic, but I can't remember the name. Dose anyone know it?

Maybe you're thinking of Hack 'n' Slash or else Heart.Break()?

- http://www.hacknslashthegame.com/
- http://elseheartbreak.com/

Both were very good games, and this one looks very interesting too.

No, it was first person. Thank you for the recommendations though. I'll add these to "Da' List"
That would be Glitchspace, which is now free: https://store.steampowered.com/app/290060/Glitchspace/
scaine Oct 20, 2018
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Quoting: liamdawe
Quoting: Guest
Quoting: flesk
Quoting: GuestOn a side note, there was a 3D game with a very similar mechanic, but I can't remember the name. Dose anyone know it?

Maybe you're thinking of Hack 'n' Slash or else Heart.Break()?

- http://www.hacknslashthegame.com/
- http://elseheartbreak.com/

Both were very good games, and this one looks very interesting too.

No, it was first person. Thank you for the recommendations though. I'll add these to "Da' List"
That would be Glitchspace, which is now free: https://store.steampowered.com/app/290060/Glitchspace/

Unless it's this one, that I was thinking of when I watched that trailer:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/323380/The_Magic_Circle/

Dunno if it's really worth £15, but I really enjoyed the game. Recommended.
elmapul Oct 23, 2018
the concept looks good, i hope they improve the art direction, the current assets looks terrible for some parts of the game (like the repeated tileset on the floor, too much detail and repeated detail)
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