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Hack 'n' Slash is a puzzle adventure game where you tinker with the properties of game objects to explore dungeons and fight enemies. Using your USB sword on enemies hacks them so you can change their game-code and behaviour. It combines a standard dungeon adventure with coding in a way that doesn't feel educational like more heavy handed learn-to-code games.
Unfortunately, Hack 'n' Slash is not available on Android, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 09/09/2014
Out Now: Mac and PC
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Brain Game, Traversal (Adventure, Creative and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Overhead, Pixels and Text
Developer: Double Fine (@DoubleFine)
Costs: Purchase cost
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