HackyZack Reviews

Just like good old times, ramming my face into Death's door just to wonder what could possibly go wrong. I would recommend using the keyboard than a controller, because of slippery controls with the analog stick. I guess I am the guy who gets a 0.9% achievement but, if you like hardcore platformers and juggling games, this is something to actually stop hitting "next in queue" for. The game gives you responsibility for the ball (and yourself {and the stickers}), it properly introduces new mechanics throughout the game, and rewards you after pulling a wagon to find the stickers with fun sarcophagus's to rest in. I would really recommend this game to Cheese Puff Mikes out there.

Pulling off tricks in HackyZack is so fun and gratifying, and there are so many mechanics + ball types. There's lots of content to keep you going, especially because target mode will probably take you years. There's cute characters to choose from as well. Did I mention the soundtrack's great? It's beautifully ambient and perfectly suits the game's theme. 9.5/10

Super challenging and a lot of fun so far! Punishing, but in a good way. I keep pushing myself to get better and am having a blast in the process. Great game and very cool concept!

I've followed Zack on twitter for as long as he's been showing tidbits of information and development updates of this game, and I'm beyond satisfied with the finished product. Pros: - Doesn't take too long to complete - High skill ceiling - Lovely music - Great feeling when you complete a level in one fluid string of motions Cons: - Personally, I wish there was a way to stand still and kick the ball, as opposed to moving all the time - The bumps in difficulty feel kinda rough (World 2 of the 5 I've played managed to give me the most trouble) - Can't back out to level select if you want to stop playing a level, you must go to the main menu Overall, I look forward to much more time spent in this lovely little craft and would hope you decide to support the wonderful developers behind it as well. Cheers!

The first time I saw the trailer I know that this is gonna be a solid indie title with some of the most unique gameplay. But I didn't realize that a 2D platformer with kicking a ball around can be so hard! But hey, I don't regret buying this for $3.39 as it is on sale right now. And it really trains your finger dexterity, because you need to control your character and your ball seperately, you need to watch out what direction key you are holding constantly, and really memorize the jump and kick button in your muscle memory. I highly recommend this game to everyone who love 2D platformer games or anyone who loves challenging gameplay, because this game is very challenging, and the moment when you finally perfect every move to score the goal is one of the most satisfying thing you can get out of a video game.

Another Indi Classic! If you're a fan of fast paced and challenging platformers, this is your game. As I'm writing this review I've only made it to world 3 and continue to love the new mechanics that are introduced at the start of each world. Not to mention the soundtrack is incredible. It makes missing the damn collectables much less frustrating because of the smooth downtempo sound.

[b]Here is the thang with [i]HackyZack[/i] - it is a fantastic addition to any gamer's library that values hard-as-nails platformers that really require that twitch skill.[/b] I find it great fun in small bursts. No, I'll never finish nor master this title. I love the artwork and the music. The controls are great - I played solely with a controller. [b]It is brutally difficult, but fair.[/b] The idea is definitely fresh and at least the early levels are fun and seem well thought out.

Very fun game with great controls. Buy the soundtrack while you're at it. It's also great! No complaints about gameplay at all. Have unlocked all playable characters and achievements. My only suggestion involves the level selection. Would love to have a return to level select from the pause menu that would take you to the level select screen for the World that you are currently on. Also, having the page turn to the next/previous world if you go past the first/last level of the current world instead of looping through the levels of the one world.

This game felt way too hard when I first played it in 2017. Either I'm better at games now, or the way I view difficulty has changed, and it is very enjoyable now. Controls can be tough if you're not used to games that require inputting actions with directions different from where your character is going like attacking in a platform fighter.

I’m surprised this game hasn’t gotten more attention! A really great platformer where the win condition is getting a ball to the goal instead of your player character. Seems easy enough but the direction you hit the ball and the direction you are moving is on the same analog stick. Each level also has an optional, really out of the way, sticker if you’re looking for more of a challenge. The ball's path is very predictable and the distance you can hit the ball from is mapped with a dotted line so every mistake is the player's. Restarts are quick and the soundtrack is great which helps mitigate frustration. This game is awesome, great pixel art, great gameplay, great music, well worth the price. Also there’s finally a character whose name is spelled the same as mine!