Hacknet
Aug 12, 2015
- Puzzle
- Simulator
- Indie
Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
IGDB community rating 7.8IGDB39 votes
Overview
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports. Using old school command prompts and real hacking processes, you’ll solve the mystery with minimal hand-holding and a rich world full of secrets to explore. Exploring the volatile nature of personal privacy, the prevalence of corporate greed, and the hidden powers of hackers on the internet, Hacknet delivers a true hacking simulation, while offering a support system that allows total beginners get a grasp of the real-world applications and commands found throughout the game.
Story
Bit, a hacker responsible for creating the most invasive security system on the planet, is dead. When he fails to reconnect to his system for 14 days, his failsafe kicks in, sending instructions in automated emails to a lone user. As that user, it’s up to you to unravel the mystery and ensure that Hacknet-OS doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
- Developed by
- Team Fractal Alligator
- Published by
- Fellow Traveller
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Facts
- Game modes
- Single player
- Player perspectives
- Text
- Themes
- Mystery
- Game engine
- FNA
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows): Aug 12, 2015
- Linux: Dec 18, 2015
- Mac: Dec 18, 2015
