Saku the Covert Agent [78Games]
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Intro
Man, it’s been a minute since a game had me cracking up this hard.
As a code-slinging desk jockey, this game’s slick UI hooked me right away.
Here’s a programmer joke for ya: Why do coders go for dark mode?
‘Cause bugs are drawn to the light, duh.
This game’s like a chill, spicy breeze not too heavy,
with the spicy stuff as a bonus while the gameplay steals the show.
Story Breakdown
You’re Shadow Code, a badass hacker lurking in the digital shadows,
keeping tabs on the real world and raking in fat stacks from shady gigs.
You roll into a new city, and bam one day, a cryptic job lands in your inbox.
The client’s hiding behind layers of encryption, but you’re too slick for that.
You crack their defenses like it’s nothing and even dig up their real identity.
You’re not hyped about taking the gig, but the client begs and throws shade,
threatening to spread fake dirt about you snapping pics of clients’… assets.
They sweeten the deal with some “extra perks” beyond cash,
so you cave and take the job. The client? That’s Saku, the leading lady.
As you dig deeper,
you stumble into a shady mystery tied to an orphanage.
The plot thickens from there.
Gameplay Rundown
The game’s all about puzzle-solving missions think cracking firewalls,
image analysis, soundwave tracking, voice recognition, that kinda stuff.
Each task is its own mini-game, some with timers to ramp up the pressure.
Difficulty’s chill, though if you mess up, just try again.
No game-over nonsense, no save-scumming needed.
Clear a mission, and you unlock some spicy visuals as a reward,
which keeps you hooked on cracking those puzzles.
Spicy Interactions & Live2D Vibes
The spicy stuff here is pretty light mostly story-driven, no hands-on interaction.
You’re just watching, which is kinda a bummer.
Still, the Live2D visuals are solid, with 6 dynamic scenes (27 variations total)
and 21 CG sets (48 images total).
It’s not super interactive, but the visuals and vibe hold up decently.
Game Impressions + Easter Eggs
Gotta give props to the UI/UX it’s straight-up cyberpunk and immersive as hell.
Last time I got this vibe was from some gacha mobile games.
The mini-games have this dope ritual feel like you’re legit hacking when you’re mashing the keyboard.
The interface isn’t just slapped together either.
Decoding screens show “decrypt,” map searches pull up “map.pdf” little details that show they cared.
And yo, you’ll spot gems like:
Password: letmein123
Hilarious but so real coders will totally get the joke.
The main story moves a bit fast, but side quests flesh out the gameplay and plot.
The mini-games make you feel like you’re actually hacking something.
Overall, it’s a light, fun vibe you just snoop on people’s secrets and call it a day.
Game Info & Buying Tips
Game Name: Saku the Covert Agent
Developer: 78Games
Supported Languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Genre Tags: Hacking, Puzzle, Indie, Spicy, Story-Driven
Playtime: ~50 minutes
Price: $6.99 (Steam)
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Perfect for folks into light stories, techy vibes, and some spicy easter eggs.
Hoping for DLC to add more missions or interactive stuff down the line.
