Developer: Zachtronics
Publisher: Zachtronics
Release: Out now (early access)
OS: Windows, MacOSX, Linux
Buy from: Steam, Humble
Price: 15.49/$20/ 16.79
To borrow a wise Klaxian proverb: It is the nineties and there is time for hacks. Exapunks is the latest hack em up from Zachtronics. It s set in the year 1997, which is a very pleasing year to say out loud. The same studio gave us the alchemical gadgeteering of Opus Magnum only ten months ago, but they ve already returned with a programming puzzler that s got more in common with previous Zachlikes. I ve been hacking into chocolate factories and university servers for the past week, and I ve found it as difficult and rewarding as anything that came before. Although, if this is your first glimpse into the Zachtroniverse, it might be overwhelming.
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