Hack n Slash

September 9, 2014 Double Fine Productions Double Fine Productions
Puzzle Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure Indie
Linux PC Mac
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Hack ‘n’ Slash is a puzzle action game about hacking — reprogram object properties, hijack global variables, hack creature behavior, and even rewrite the game’s code. The only way to win is not to play... by the rules!
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Release Date September 9, 2014
Developer Double Fine Productions
Publisher Double Fine Productions
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Educational
Hack n Slash

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