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 ...
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Release Date:
August 12, 2015
Genre:
Puzzle, Simulator, Indie
Publisher:
Surprise Attack, Fellow Traveller
Developer:
Team Fractal Alligator
Game Mode:
Single player
Player Perspectives:
Text
Theme:
Mystery
Languages
English
Age Restrictions
Legal information
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.
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.
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.
Key features
Based on actual UNIX commands, Hacknet focuses on real hacking, not the Hollywood-style version of it. This creates a truly immersive experience and puts players right in the thick of trying to break through the firewalls.
A hacker is dead and the media reports don’t add up. When you are contacted by his “ghost” - an automated failsafe system - you’re drawn into the dark and murky world of underground hackers.
You are thrust into a persistent virtual world with no “levels” or obvious game elements to break the illusion. Follow the guidance of the emails from Bit or just dive down the rabbit hole, chasing down clues and snippets of information you find as you explore different systems.
Whilst not holding your hand or dumbing down, the design of the game and the learning curve enables those with no prior terminal experience to enjoy it whilst delighting those in the know.
Hack to the beat of a soundtrack featuring underground artists including Carpenter Brut (Hotline Miami).
Minimal requirements
System
Windows XP SP3
Processor
2.0 GHz
Memory
2 GB
Graphics
512 MB
Disk space
1 GB
Minimal requirements
System
OSX 13.04
Processor
2.0 GHz
Memory
512 MB RAM
Graphics
OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
Disk space
500 MB available space
Minimal requirements
System
Ubuntu 13.4 LTS
Processor
2.0 GHz
Memory
512 MB RAM
Graphics
OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
Disk space
500 MB available space
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