A stealth hacking game for desktop
NOISE1 is a free adventure title by indie developer ChevyRay. It's a typing game with elements of computer hacking, as well as some horror themes. In it, players will guide a stranger through a station where dark and sinister experiments are performed.
Similar to Animal Typing, NOISE1 is a game that places great importance on speed and precision. As its events happen in real-time, players will need to react fast and make quick decisions to stay ahead of the curb and its ever-present timer that keeps on ticking.
Make it out alive
NOISE1 is described as a hacker-typing stealth game. As it suggests, you will be taking on the role of a hacker. You are tasked with guiding a lost and desperate stranger out of a station. This mysterious place is believed to be conducting dark and sinister experiments on subjects. Thus, begins a race against time as you try to help this unfortunate soul out of his predicament.
Visually, the game doesn't offer much in the way of graphics or art, but this is par for the course when it comes to these types of stealth games. It more than makes up for it with its intriguing narrative and the various interactions and dialogue you'll have with its main character. The gameplay will require fast and accurate typing as you make decisions based on choices.
Events in the game happen in real-time and have timers on them, which means you only have a limited amount of time to think. It can get quite challenging in later levels and some players might find the high difficulty curve too much. Also, it features a high-contrast design and a lot of bright, flashing lights which might not be suitable for some players.
How fast can you type?
In summary, NOISE1 is quite an interesting game that will find its audience in players who like a nice challenge to their games and those who are familiar with the concept of hacking. It has a minimalistic approach to its design that has a unique charm to it, and a great story to back it up. If you're looking to try something different, give this one a shot.
