Cyber Protocol is an entertaining blend of retro-style graphics with addictive but frustrating gameplay, accompanied by one of the better soundtracks in the genre. While the co-op might not be the greatest thing around, there’s enough here to enjoy on your own. And it has a lot more levels than some other puzzle games boast about, so you’ll be keeping busy for a long while.
Cyber Protocol
RedDeerGames · Sep 26, 2019
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Cyber Protocol is an arcade puzzle game set in Cyberpunk scenario with a strong and dynamic gameplay. You impersonate the main hero, whose mission is to bring his Android friend (G0X6) back to life by activating the protocol.
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- 4.8Cyber Protocol is an alright puzzle game, but doesn’t really extend to be anything beyond that. It carries some levels that will keep you busy for a while, but the constant trial and error will soon wear you out and you’ll get bored of it easily. The retro graphics and 80’s synth music creates a great atmosphere, but content wise it’s empty.
- Cyber Protocol is one of those games where the sum is greater than the parts. It’s a fast, frantic and unforgiving puzzle game that provides a few hours of fun. However, if it wasn’t for the fantastic soundtrack and neon-drenched graphics, it wouldn’t stand out from the crowd. The 80s style might not appeal to everyone and has become overused to the point of becoming a cliché in the last few years, and it’s been misused by several games as well. Fortunately, this is one of the few games that gets it so right that it’s hard not to recommend it based purely on aesthetic.
- If you like a puzzle game where patterns and timing are critical, then you will like Cyber Protocol. With 100 levels to keep you busy for many hours, it’s a pretty good value for the money (especially at the sale price of $2.99 at the time this was published). If puzzle games with picky timing and perfect patterns frustrate you, however, then you may want to keep looking. You’ve almost reached your decision gate and I can’t spare you any more time. End of line.
- 6.0Cyber Protocol on Xbox One is a kind of PAC-MAN/TRON hybrid; one that takes the shiny neon visuals of the 1980s, mixes in a collect-the-dots, maze-based mechanic and runs with it. The story is completely redundant – it makes literally no difference to the game that you are playing – and while the challenge is good, the input lag and repetition aren’t. It’s a long and challenging game, of that there is no doubt, but fun? Not always so much.
- A refined 80s-inspired puzzler, Cyber Protocol is enjoyable from start to finish, with plenty of replayability. However, its repetitive gameplay and visuals may make for a tiresome time if you’re not impressed by its charm and style.
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