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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.
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Reviews
12 reviews found100
DarkStation
Sep 24, 2015
Simple and complex, HackNet is a thrilling and eye opening look into the world that keeps making headlines in the news. Kudos to Team Fractal Alligator for making something so complex feel accessible to everyone.
95
Respawning
Oct 10, 2017
This game not only is a brilliant game but is also a great introduction into the hacking game genre.
95
GameGrin
Aug 30, 2015
A wonderful title that deserves your attention. What are you doing still reading this?! Go and play it!
90
Zoomg
May 12, 2017
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88
Digital Chumps
Aug 19, 2015
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87
Bit Cultures
Sep 30, 2016
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80
Kinglink Reviews
May 21, 2018
Hacknet presents a version of hacking that is a bit Hollywoodized. It’s also fabulously entertaining and exciting. It reminds me of Uplink in all the right ways and as such deserves your attention. Stat: 9.1 hours including DLC time.
80
Digitally Downloaded
Aug 19, 2015
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80
LevelUp
Aug 14, 2015
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75
PLAY! Zine
Oct 7, 2015
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