Data Hunter

Posted on 09. May, 2010 by admin in Review

Today is “Shoot the Space Slug” Day!

Data Hunter (1.1): “Watch your back”

The Numbers

Graphics: 5/5

Sounds: 4/5

Game Play: 3/5

Interface: 3/5

Overall: 3/5

We’d like to see a map because it’s bloody easy to get lost.

AppVader Quotable Quote: A short step away from being a great game.

Lite version: check Price: $1.99/£1.19

Developer: Livio Morganti

The Words

Data Hunter is a well-put together app with you acting as a space traveler salvaging data from alien infested vessels. It’s an engaging game with few flaws and interesting game play. However, its few flaws detract from it being a truly stellar app.

The controls seem a little sloppy and hard to manage and after long game play can become a little annoying. Also there is no map… I get lost in my own bedroom let alone a derelict spaceship. On one level I found myself returning to the same spot….granted, I may be slower than the average app user, but I bet others have found this an annoyance as well. Finally, no save until the end of a level… this just can’t be explained away.

However, saying all this, it’s a great app with potential. With a little tweaking here and there it should be really good to go. Also story mode has a little comic intro that is very nicely done.