Hacknet

Hacknet

A hacking simulator.

Overview

Play as a hacker trying to solve a mystery or avenge a death, or something. I didn't get very far into the plot. Mostly you use console commands on a simplified UNIX system to hack into servers and copy or destroy files.

The basic game is a combination of a story being told with some server hacking. A few other systems are used, like email and bulletin boards.

My Impression

It was interesting at first but got repetitive very quickly. I didn't get far enough into the game to see if it got more detailed. I'm already comfortable with UNIX so using a gimped version didn't make me feel like a hacker. I'm not especially versed in hacking but I know a little about security, and this game didn't teach me much.

I only spent about three hours before deciding Hacknet is not for me.

Should You Buy It?

Maybe. It has good reviews. The story wasn't anything new to me but I've read my share of hacker novels. If you don't know anything about UNIX or sever security you might learn something. It gets cheap during Steam sales so even though it only entertained me for an hour or two, it wasn't a waste of money.