Hacker Tower Review | Roblox TDS Hacker Update – Tower Defense Simulator (TDS), known for its ever-evolving meta and consistent updates, has once again stirred its massive community with the much-anticipated release of the Hacker Tower. But before the tower even touched the hands of players, a cinematic trailer teased its capabilitiesโand it was unlike anything the game had seen before.
Hacker Tower Review | Roblox TDS Hacker Update
๐ Cinematic Prelude: A Tease of Cyber Mayhem
Before the Hacker Tower officially entered the fray, Profine released a slick cinematic trailer that showcased a mysterious urban setting: Cyber City. The short featured the iconic Scout evading armored enemies while carrying a mysterious suitcaseโhinted to contain some sort of serum, possibly tied to Patient Zero. The cinematic’s voiceover, potentially performed by Bethy VA, added dramatic depth, hinting at lore that may or may not make it to the main game.
The trailer didnโt just set the mood. It hinted at game mechanics tooโlike the Scout tripping and the Hacker Tower activating to turn the tide by manipulating enemies. A green-glowing drone hacked into zombies, causing chaos as enemies turned on each other. All of this built suspense around what the Hacker Tower might actually do in-game.
๐ฐ How to Get It: Hacker Tower Costs and Confusion
When the update dropped, the Hacker Tower came with a price tag of 2,999 Robux or 6,000 gemsโconfirming it was a premium Gamepass tower. Although some players reported it showing a 5,500 coins price tag, this turned out to be a visual glitch, described by Menton as a โnecro bug.โ In reality, it deducts gems as intended.
Natural also revealed that the first 50 players to beat the hidden wave would receive the Triumphant Attacker skinโjust another incentive to dive into the new content.
๐ง Abilities and Mechanics: What Makes the Hacker Tower Special
What sets the Hacker Tower apart isnโt just its futuristic aesthetic, but its entirely new class of mechanics. Letโs break it down:
๐ง 1. Enemy Conversion
The Hacker Tower has the ability to hack and convert defeated enemies into temporary friendly units. These converted unitsโ health is based on an exponential value (EV) tied to their original health. Itโs not permanent, but during their short duration, they can help repel waves, especially high-health enemies like Fallen Giants or Drakes.
โ๏ธ 2. Tower Duplication (Holograms)
Even more groundbreaking is the hologram ability. The Hacker Tower can clone an existing tower temporarily for 60 to 75 seconds, depending on upgrades. Want an extra Minigunner or Gasting Gun on the field? Just dup it. These holograms cost 90% (or 65% with upgrades) of the towerโs value, making it a high-cost but potentially high-reward strategy.
๐ต 3. Wire Fraud (Eco Bonus)
Defeating enemies within the Hacker Towerโs range grants increased cash rewards, starting at 7.5% and going up to 20% with upgrades. Combine this with farming and youโve got a solid economy generator.
๐งช Upgrades & Paths: Overclock vs. Rugpull
The Hacker Tower offers two upgrade paths at max level:
๐ด Overclock Path
- Prioritizes rapid fire rate and higher DPS.
- Fire rate can drop to 0.07, making it one of the fastest towers in the game.
- Increases enemy slow debuff and number of beams (synapses) to four.
- Best used for raw offensive power.
๐ต Rugpull Path
- Focuses on cost-efficiency and stronger cloning.
- Holograms cost only 65% of the original towerโs cost.
- Converts enemies into allies with higher HP.
- Ideal for late-game strategies and hardcore mode where cash is abundant.
Itโs worth noting that while you can place only two Hacker Towers, many players recommend running one in Overclock and one in Rugpull to balance both aggressive and economic benefits.
๐ค Meta Impact: What Makes Hacker Tower Potentially OP
The ability to duplicate high-DPS towers like the Gasting Gun or Turret makes the Hacker Tower an absolute menace when used properly. Imagine cloning a $118,000 tower for just a short burst of high firepower during boss waves. Or converting a Fallen Drake into your ally to attack its own kind.
However, itโs not all sunshine and free kills. The Hacker Tower:
- Canโt clone other Hacker Towers.
- Has a limited number of placements.
- Needs proper timing and positioning for maximum value.
- Holograms canโt be upgraded and are temporary.
Still, in modes like Hardcore, where money flows and damage needs are high, the Hacker Tower can carry games when used smartly.
๐ Logbooks, Bugs, and Lore Expansions
The update also introduced:
- New logbook entries, including the Fallen Dreg.
- Performance enhancements and bug fixes.
- Reworks to existing towers: Accelerator (nerfed), Cowboy, Trapper, Mortar.
- Quality of life improvements like better animations, UI tweaks, and audio corrections.
And yesโScholar is still useless. Donโt waste your resources on it.
๐ง Final Verdict: Is Hacker Tower Worth It?
If you’re a casual player looking for simplicity, the Hacker Tower may feel overwhelming and expensive. But for strategic minds and TDS veterans, this tower is a dream.
With the right support towers (DJ Booth, Commander, Farm), it can:
- Control the battlefield.
- Boost your income.
- Add duplicate towers for insane bursts of damage.
- Even shift the tide of the hardest waves in the game.
But itโs not plug-and-play. Youโll need experience, coordination, and a strong understanding of its mechanics to truly unlock its potential.
๐ฎ So, Should You Get It?
โ Yes, if:
- You love experimenting with complex mechanics.
- You play with friends in higher difficulty modes.
- You want a new tactical layer in your loadout.
โ No, if:
- You’re a new player still building up basics.
- You donโt have 6,000 gems or 2,999 Robux to spare.
- You prefer simpler, traditional towers.
๐งฉ In Summary
The Hacker Tower isnโt just another TDS update. Itโs a strategic revolution that brings enemy control, economy boosts, and tower duplication into the meta. Whether youโre watching enemies fight each other or stacking cloned turrets for final wave carnage, thereโs no doubtโthis is the most exciting tower the game has introduced in years.
Tower Defense Simulator just got a whole lot smarter.
Want a breakdown of Fallen Mode changes or best tower duping strategies with the Hacker Tower? Let me knowโI’ll drop that guide next.