HackyZack

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!

I'm bad at this game. And that's okay, because the soundtrack is pretty solid. No, shutup. You're bad at this game. No. You are. Here's the deal. Nod your head to the soundtrack. Move your guy around. Don't fall off the screen. Kick the ball. Nod your head to the soundtrack. Double jump. Don't hit the red squiggles. Get the ball to the stickers. (Or pro-tip. Skip the fucking stickers.) Get the ball to the goal. Laugh at how terrible everyone is at this game. Nod your head to the soundtrack. This game is hard. And it's good. Rub your wallet on this game. Rub this game on your face. Rub this game on your friend's face. Rub your face on your friend's face. You get the idea.

[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.

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.

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.

HackyZack is a challenging experience that quickly becomes addicting as you progressively get better at the game. Tight, intuitive controls give you a level of flexibility in approaching each challenge, especially if you're going after the optional "stickers" you can collect in each stage (which in turn, unlock new characters to play as, each oozing with personality). The combination of figuring out each stage's puzzle while performing twitchy platforming results in a rewarding feeling each time you finish a level. The visual design is beautifully simple, with lovely pixel animations and "chillout" kind of atmosphere. Music is wonderful and does a great job at setting the tone for each of the various worlds you'll be playing through. If you love precision platforming that requires a tactical approach, then you'll surely dig HackyZack.

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!

HackyZack is a great game if you love challenging platformers. The game feels fantastic to play and is extremely satisfying when you beat a difficult trial. The gameplay fits well with HackyZack's peaceful atmosphere, having both an amazing soundtrack and a beautiful visual style. The game is well designed and packed with interesting twists on the mechanic. A must play for anyone looking for a great platforming experience.

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!

HackyZack is a platformer that provides the satisfaction of figuring out how to approach a problem, and then trying to perfrom the solution over and over and eventually managing to pull it off. Lots of fun. The controls take a bit of figuring out as the movement keys and direction you're kicking keys are the same. Still a wonderful game.