I tried hacks on hard mode and it wasn't good imo, couldn't beat the Spider Tank in the DLC.Observations from much deeper into the game
Quickhacking is ridiculous. I didn't get into it until later on, but I'm almost maxed and I can clear entire areas rapidly without ever being detected. I assume this is a mandatory start point for the highest difficulty.
The motorcycle is by far the best vehicle.
The AI enhanced auto headshot pistol is massively op.
I literally crucified a guy during a quest.
Great game
The findable Hoonicorn tribute car is probably my second favorite car next to the nomad versions of the coyotes.