Spyhack

Spyhack is a strategy game, in which one assumes the role of a hacker ing agents on their infiltration missions. The game described herein was developed by two Polish companies: Big Flat Potato and Ultimate Games.

Mechanics

In Spyhack, players observe the action from the top-down perspective, however, unlike many other games, one does not control the characters. Instead, players assume the role of a hacker who remotely takes control over different elements of the environment in order to allow other agents succeed in their missions (the game features both espionage and action-packed missions).

Players are often required to complete simple puzzles – in order to solve them, one has to use pieces information stolen from databases. Players are also tasked with warning their fellow agents of any threats and giving them commands that are crucial to succeed. Additionally one has to make a number of tactical decisions, such as the call for or creating a diversion.