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Hacknet

Puzzle Simulator Indie Mystery
78
User Score
38 ratings
88
Critic Score
1 reviews
Very Positive
16,668 reviews
August 12, 2015
Released 3914 days ago
Linux PC (Microsoft Windows) Mac

About

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.

Storyline

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.

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Release Dates by Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Aug 12, 2015
Mac Worldwide
Dec 18, 2015
Linux Worldwide
Dec 18, 2015

DLC

Game Info

Developer
Team Fractal Alligator
Publisher
Fellow Traveller
Engine
FNA
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Text
Themes
Mystery

Languages

Audio / Voice
English, Russian, Korean, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Turkish
Text / Subtitles
Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), English, Russian, Korean, French, English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), German, Spanish (Spain), Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Japanese, Turkish, Turkish

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