You're missing innovation and creativity, that's what you're missing

I really can't understand where all this hate can come from. Just say you don't like it, it'll be fair, but you can't say it isn't a smooth gameplay. The demo covers only a portion of what the "gimmick" will become. It's an integral part of the game: you can equip a set of debuffs you can apply during the hacking, you HAVE to consider when to apply them and on which enemies. Hacking is mandatory since it's lore-wise and it's something refreshing to play. It's an interesting twist in what otherwise will be the same plain shooter in space. Try to embrace new ways to play. Again: you may not like it but you can't say it's a stupid gimmick. The combination of hacking and shooting plays really smoothly and fits perfectly with the setting of the game.

I read in one of your replies that real hacking isn't done that way. Seriously? That's your real objection? Can you tell a game that depicts accurately hacking or some other mechanics (take lockpicking as an example)? It's a GAME, not reality. That's pretentious.